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Raymond W. Zientara

1941 - 2025

Raymond W. Zientara obituary, 1941-2025

BORN

1941

DIED

2025

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Raymond Zientara Obituary

Zientara,

Raymond W.

Jan 5, 1941 - Jun 1, 2025

Age 84. Beloved husband of 63 years to Marcia (nee Gesicki) Zientara; loving father of Lynn Marie (Anthony) Dombrowski and Jeffrey (Dawn Marie) Zientara; best Poppa to Josh, Jacob (fiancée Mariah), Joseph, Jillian (fiancé William) Dombrowski and Alex (Caitlin Amigone-Zientara) Zientara and the Murphy girls; dearest son of the late Alexander and Victoria Zientara; predeceased by sister Adele Jankowiak. Ray was a Fourth Degree Knight and was retired as the Executive Director of the Diosesan Holy Name Society. The family will be present on Wednesday from 3-8 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday from St. Gabriel Church at 10:15 AM. Please assemble at church. Share condolences online at www.AMIGONE.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Jun. 3, 2025.

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Jack Hoelscher

June 4, 2025

Ray was active in the Buffalo Jaycees in the late '60's - early '70's. He was a good man - always willing to help with a community project. I was reminded, reading his obituary, that he was Adele's ('Lefty's') brother and that brought back more positive memories. RIP, Ray - you've earned it.

paul p sabo

June 3, 2025

Ray was a great friend. Worked together since 2005 as Moderator, attended the National Conventions and promoted the Holy Name in Buffalo Diocese, Nation and Canada. Prayers and Masses for him and his family. Rest in peace, my good friend.

Maryann Cartner

June 3, 2025

Marcia and Family, My sincere condolences.

Shirley Pawlak

June 3, 2025

So sorry to hear that Raymond has passed away, May he fly with the angels.

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Memorial Events
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Jun

4

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

French Road Chapel

1024 French Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227

Jun

5

Mass of Christian Burial

10:15 a.m.

St. Gabriel Church

5271 Clinton St., Elma, NY 14059

Jun

5

Interment

11:45 a.m.

St. Adalbert Cemetery (Lancaster)

6200 Broadway, Lancaster, NY 14086

Funeral services provided by:

Urban-Amigone Funeral Home - French Road Chapel - West Seneca

1024 French Road, Buffalo, NY 14227

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