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Paul W. "Whitey" RADDER

Paul W. "Whitey" RADDER obituary

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Norman E. Gannon & Sons, Inc. Funeral Home

1075 Ridge Road

Buffalo, New York

Paul RADDER Obituary

RADDER - Paul W. 'Whitey"
Of Depew, at the age of 63, Suddenly on August 25th, 2023. Beloved Husband and Best Friend of Cathy J. (nee Devine) and the late Jo Anne (nee Weaver) Radder. Cherished Dad of Elizabeth A. (Daniel) Reedy and Jennifer L. (Matthew) Cullen. Proud Papa of Jack, Maggie & Patrick Cullen and Daniel & Anna Reedy. Dear Brother of Mark (Elaine), Dennis (Ellie), Neal (Mary), Daniel (Michele), Theresa (Ronald) Kupka and the late David Radder and the late Patricia L. (Norman E., Jr.) Gannon. Dear Brother-in-Law of Paul & Nancy Swannie. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and close friends; especially Herbie Schick. Visitation Thursday from 3-7 p.m. at NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS, Inc., FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd.; Lackawanna (716-824-4000). Friends are invited to join the family for The Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gabriel's R. C. Church, 5271 Clinton St.; Elma on Friday at 9 a.m. Burial to follow at St. Matthew's Cemetery. "Whitey" was "One of a kind"; a devoted family man and a dedicated Buffalo sports fan. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorials to ALS Foundation-Upstate New York Chapter. Please visit
www. GANNONFUNERAL .com

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Published by Buffalo News from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31, 2023.

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Ronald Morganti

September 6, 2023

We are so sorry for your Loss. Our prayers are with all of you.

Love,
The Morganti Family

Linda Rothenberger

September 2, 2023

Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember many fun times with you and Whitey. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I will keep my thoughts and prayers with you and family.

Mike Roeder

August 31, 2023

Best memories of Whitey from our Queen of Heaven days....my condolences

Ron Fino

August 31, 2023

My heart goes out to the family, and friends of Mark. His passing leaves us with tears of sorrow.

Gail Melbourne

August 30, 2023

Whitey ALWAYS waving and brightening our day with that magnetic smile. Such a kind and extremely generous and beautiful soul! Our neighborhood will shine a lot less.
Very very sorry to hear this awful news. May your family and friends help get you through this shocking time. May the thousands of joyous, bright, fun and happy times with Paul bring you comfort and help fill your hearts.

Jan Bullock

August 30, 2023

Cathy and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Jan Bullock and sisters.

Pat Mustillo - WSCS

August 30, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dave Ederer

August 28, 2023

Kathy and family, I am so sorry to hear you have lost your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Whitey was such a nice guy from my encounters with him always smiling, waving as I drove by the house.

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Aug

31

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Norman E. Gannon & Sons, Inc. Funeral Home

1075 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218

Sep

1

Mass of Christian Burial

9:00 a.m.

St. Gabriel's R. C. Church

5271 Clinton Street, Elma, NY 14059

Funeral services provided by:

Norman E. Gannon & Sons, Inc. Funeral Home

1075 Ridge Road, Buffalo, NY 14218

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