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1950
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2025
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Gerald Rivard Obituary
Mar 10, 1950 - Dec 23, 2025
Of Buffalo, NY Beloved son of the late Robert J. and Anne O'Grady Rivard; Dear twin-brother of James E. Rivard, and Mark (Mary Beth) Rivard, Mary A. Rivard, Loretta A. Rivard, Susan (Anthony) DiBenedetto, Molly (David) Fox, Virginia (Christian) Spaeth, Anne (Andrew) Grupp, Elizabeth Rivard and John J. Rivard; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME 3215 Delaware Ave Kenmore Wednesday (Jan. 7th) 3-6 PM. All are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Sacrament RC Church 1035 Delaware Ave. (near Utica St) Buffalo Thursday at 10 AM. Please meet at church. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Jerry was a clerk at Hodge Liquor Store for over 30 years. He graduated from St. Joseph Elementary School and Bishop Fallon High School. He was known for his sense of humor, fondness for puns, and love of history. Memorials to WNY Alzheimer Assoc. 6400 Sheridan Dr #320 Amherst, 14221 are preferred. Condolences to www.GinnaneFuneralHome.com
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Nancy Badach
January 7, 2026
What a nice surprise it was to run into Gerry and Jim at Pausa last year. Im happy I got one last hug. Rest in Peace
Nancy
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