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1930
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2026
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Thomas Truax Obituary
Thomas G.
Apr 27, 1930 - Feb 14, 2026
Beloved husband of the late Patricia L. (nee Lesinski); dear father of Thomas E. (Deborah) Truax and Dawn Emerson; loving grandfather of Michael (Anna) Emerson, Jaime Truax, Daniel Emerson, Claire Emerson, and Jason Truax. Visitation Sunday, Feb 22nd 1-4 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC. 2275 George Urban Blvd., Depew (2 blocks east of Dick Rd). Mass of Christian Burial at St. Martha Parish, 10 French Rd., Depew, Monday at 10 AM. Please assemble at church. Interment in St. Matthew Cemetery. Tom was a US Army Veteran and member of Knights of St. John, Commandry #204. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. appreciated. Please share condolences at www.PACERFUNERALHOME.com
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Jim Graham
February 18, 2026
I am a Eucharistic Minister volunteer at Elderwood and would bring him Holy Communion every Sunday, I truly liked him and we became friends for a few minutes every week, We are saddened by his passing and will miss his Smile and hand shake!
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Rev. Rick Maisano
February 18, 2026
Tom was a good friend, who loved his family and community. He was one of the founding members of the Dick Urban Community Association, and the treasurer for many years. Very kind man. Rev.Rick Maisano
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