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Roland Gustafson Obituary
A celebration of Roland's life will be at 2 p.m. Monday (Feb. 8) at the Sanderson-Moore Funeral Home Inc., 32 State St., Seneca Falls, with the Rev. Floyd Marsh, pastor at Harvest Field Baptist Church, officiating. Interment at the convenience of the family.
Contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice in memory or Roland.
Born in Seneca Falls, the son of Albert Victor and Luella Victoria Swanbom Gustafson, on May 29, 1928. Roland was a graduate of Mynderse Academy Class of 1946. Served his country in the U.S. Army from 1946 to '48. Attended Oswego State University Industrial Arts Department. He married Nancy S. Sims Gustafson on Oct. 19, 1956. Mrs. Gustafson passed away in 2006. Roland was a Union Mason with Local #3, Rochester. He enjoyed being a craftsman and restoring furniture and was an accomplished glass blower. His favorite hobbies were following the grandkids' sporting events and traveling with his wife.
Survived by a daughter, Kim (Jim) Willis of Union Springs; a unofficial adopted daughter, Lolly Furano of Seneca Falls; grandchildren, Missy, Clayton, Nancy, Melanie, Jessica, Christopher and Tonya; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Cody, Telona, Samantha, Dawson, Ryall, Jrumond, Kaylee, Miya and James; and many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased besides his wife are brothers and sisters, Alan, Dorothy, Donald, Sylvia, Harold, Leonard, Everett and Norma and a granddaughter, Jennifer.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roland Gustafson
6 Entries
Randy Gustafson
February 8, 2010
We're all going to miss Uncle Bud, so much, I always liked to get with the uncles and discuss things. You must know that could always be very interesting.
February 7, 2010
Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I always heard good things about your Dad and wish I knew him better.
Condolences, your cousin,
Debbie Sims Wells
Kevin Kelly
February 7, 2010
Dad always wanted "Gussy" on a work site wherever he was running work. A true gentleman and devoted family man. A pretty good mediator as I was a laborer asking veteran masons where the box of elastic joints were. Kim, Jim and gang- my condolences on the loss of a wonderful person.
Carol Cambareri
February 7, 2010
Although we only knew Mr Gustafson for a short while, I was so impressed with his wonderful outlook on life. He was such an optimist and so kind. You were so great to him Kim and I know how much that meant to him. Every time I see an orange hat, I will think of him. My sincere sympathy.
February 6, 2010
Kim and Jimmy- I am so sorry to hear the news of Poppy's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Michelle and Haley Willis
DAVE ROGERS FAMILY
February 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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