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Gerald Breidenstein Obituary

Breidenstein, Gerald C.

- December 6, 2023

Of South Buffalo, NY. Beloved husband of Maureen (nee Goodwin) and the late Alice (nee MacKrell) Breidenstein; loving father of Gerald "Mike" (Ann) Breidenstein, Karen (Chet) Mazur, James (Melissa) Breidenstein, Kristine (late Daniel) Iwankow, Thomas Breidenstein, and John "Jack" (Donna) Breidenstein; cherished grandfather of 26 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; dear brother of late Charles (Patricia) Breidenstein, Richard (Dorothy) Breidenstein, Raymond "Bill" (Shirley) Breidenstein, Thomas (Lucille), and Marilyn (Ernest) Connally; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday morning at 9:30AM at Our Lady of Charity Parish, St. Ambrose Worship Site, 65 Ridgewood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. There will be no prior visitation. Mr. Breidenstein volunteered at WNED Ch.17, was a member of the Msgr. Nash Knights of Columbus, and was a proud Army Veteran. Flowers are gratefully declined. Arrangements by JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. Please share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com
Published by Buffalo News on Dec. 10, 2023.

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65 Ridgewood Road, Buffalo, NY 14220

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Holy Cross Cemetery

2900 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY 14218

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