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BORN
1948
DIED
2025
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Ronald Wishman Obituary
Nov 7, 1948 - Jan 5, 2025
Of Williamsville, age 76, entered into rest January 5, 2025. Beloved husband of JoAnne (nee Amato) Wishman; devoted father of Ronald J. (Ann Marie) Wishman and Suzanne Sullivan; cherished grandfather of Kaileigh (Alex Wojtulski) Saeva, Matthew Wishman, Courtney (Spencer) Cross, Carah Wishman, Caden Sullivan and Casey Sullivan; loving son of the late Edwin and Caroline (nee Lograsso) Wishman; dear brother of Patricia (William) Crysler, Donald (Madonna) Wishman, Thomas (Sara) Wishman, Theresa (Russell) Schindehette, and the late Linda (Thomas) Payne, John (Lisa) Wishman and Joan (Colin) Harper; dearest brother in law of Antoinette Gambino and the late Joseph Amato Jr.,also survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (northtowns chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. (near Eggert/Sheridan) Amherst on Friday, January 10th from 2:00 - 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 11th, at 10:30 AM at St. Gregory the Great Church, 200 St. Gregory Ct., Williamsville (please assemble at church) Entombment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Ron was a retired Buffalo Police Officer and retired Command Sargeant Major of the New York Army National Guard, 105 MP company, 152 ENBN, 3rd. BDE 42 ID, President of the Veteran Association 74th/174th, and member of Amvets Post #14. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired contributions may be made in Ron's memory to the Brain Tumor Cancer Research Fund at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. https://give.roswellpark.org/site/Donation. Online condolences may be made at www.lombardofuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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William Conroy
January 14, 2025
My condolences to the Wishman family.
I served with Ron in the MP unit in the early 80's until he transfered for a Command Sergeants Major promotion.
He had a charisma about him and enjoyed talking with soldiers. Listening to him he always made the jobs seem easier. He tried different things to succeed and care for his soldiers.
I'll never forget his gestures, he'd shrug his shoulder and say, "Oh geez" with a smile. I shall say, thank you Ron for all you did, your leadership, personality and humor will be missed.
Rest in Peace CSM you did well.
William Conroy, 1SG Ret
JOSEPH MILTON
January 11, 2025
No more today's nor tomorrow's
No more sickness, sadness nor sorrow. Congratulations Ron you've earn your angel wings.
Jerry and Dawn Magoffin
January 10, 2025
JoAnne, so sorry for your loss. Ron was a great neighbor.
LOUISE CRITELLI
January 9, 2025
I'm so very sorry to hear of your recent loss. May joyful memories carry you through these difficult times.
I met Ron through his brother John (my loving companion) who recently passed in July 2024.
Sending love and prayers to you and your family.
Louise Critelli
Rita Danner
January 8, 2025
I'll miss your jokes about my height. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dave Ross
January 8, 2025
A true friend. In loving memory of a wonderful man. Great command presence CSM coupled with a terrific sense of humor to all. I will miss you always.
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