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1946
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2025
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Michael Schillace Obituary
Aug 10, 1946 - Jul 9, 2025
Of Amherst, N.Y. Beloved husband of 55 years to Masako Tonaki Schillace; dear father of Joseph (Kimberly) Schillace, Ralph H. (Fred Jenack) Schillace; brother of Ralph J. (Isabelle) Schillace and twin Rosalie (Glenn) Wiggle; grandfather of Samantha and Sarah Schillace; also survived by nieces and nephews; son of the late Samuel and Rose Louise Schillace. Friends may call at D. Lawence Ginnane Funeral Home, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Sunday 3 to 6 p.m., when Funeral Service will commence. Final resting place WNY National Cemetery, Corfu, NY. Michael is a retired Master Sgt. of the Air Force and retired from East Aurora School System. Memorials to Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org) are preferred. Send condolences to GinnaneFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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James Suttell
August 4, 2025
So sorry to hear of Mike`s passing. I worked at EAHS with him and we always liked to share our stories of our time in the US Air Force! Fly high my friend!
Dave Stimson
July 13, 2025
Our deepest sympathies to Joe and the whole Schillace family.
Mike was a good friend & great bowling partner at the Lilac & many other tournaments.
Rest in peace!
Dave & Margy Stimson
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D. Lawrence Ginnane Funeral Home3215 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217-1713
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