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Michael Summers Sr.

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Dietrich Funeral Home - Amherst

2480 Kensington Avenue

Amherst, New York

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Nov. 25, 2025

9:30 a.m.

Christ the King Church

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Michael Summers Obituary

Summers, Michael Sr.

Nov 19, 2025

Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Eileen (nee Fernan) Summers. Loving father of Michael (Mary T.) Summers, Mary (Frank) Scamacca, Kathleen (Mark) Meyerhofer, and Daniel (Beth) Summers. Proud grandfather of nine grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on November 25th, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 30 Lamarck Dr. (at Main St.), Amherst, NY 14226. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Michael was a 20-year retired Detective of the Amherst Police Department and a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He was also a member of the Snyder Fire Department and a 50-year member of the Amherst Fire Council. Online condolences may be placed at www.thedietrichfuneralhome.com

Published by Buffalo News on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

Christ the King Church

30 Lamarck Dr. (at Main St.), Amherst, NY 14226

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Dietrich Funeral Home - Amherst

2480 Kensington Avenue, Amherst, NY 14226

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