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1939
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2024
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Wayne Ely Obituary
Nov 16, 1939 - Oct 9, 2024
Of Buffalo, NY, at age 84. Husband of the late Sandra (nee Paduano); son of the late Russell and Elenora; step-son of the late Clarence Herrmann; brother of the late Earl Ely; uncle of Greg (Sue), Julie and the late Jeffrey Ely; great-uncle of Michael, Donald, Bryanna and James Ely. Visitation at the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant), Tuesday, 3-7PM, where prayers will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30AM. Interment with Military Honors will follow at White Chapel Memorial Park. Wayne was a US Marine Corps Veteran. Donations in Wayne's memory to amvets.org are preferred. Please share your online condolences @ www.KolanoFuneralHome.com
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