Deacon Lawrence D. Eschbach

1938 - 2025

Eschbach, Deacon

Lawrence D.

Jan 31, 1938 - Aug 14, 2025

Of West Seneca, entered into rest on August 14, 2025. Beloved husband of Kathryn (nee Tallieu) Eschbach; devoted father of Laura (Robert) Pruski, Mary (Robert) Bongi, Timothy (Tammy) Eschbach, and Michael (Patricia) Eschbach; cherished grandfather of Adrianna (John) Redman, Alejandro (Alvaro) Delgado, Anacristina Villegas, Nicholas (Madeline) Bongi, Matthew Bongi, Steven, Kristen, Daniel, Nathan, and Isabella Eschbach; adored great-grandfather of John, IV, Gabriella & Matthew Redman; loving son of the late David and Genevieve Eschbach; dear brother of Carol (Daniel) Lane and the late Kenneth Eschbach; also survived by many family and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Sunday (August 17th) from 2 to 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 6441 Seneca St., Spring Brook on Monday morning at 11 a.m. Please assemble at Church. Lawrence is a graduate from the University of Detroit, and was a catcher on their D1 baseball team. A retiree from Ford Motor Company in marketing and sales, Lawrence also worked for the Buffalo Courier Express and Waste Management. In 1984, Lawrence was ordained a permanent deacon in the Catholic Church. He served five parishes faithfully for over 40 years and was involved in many renewal movements. A gifted orator, Lawrence taught homiletics at Christ the King Seminary and led many men to be ordained to the permanent diaconate. He brought bible study to prisons and was a fundraiser for St. Luke's Mission of Mercy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Luke's Mission of Mercy, 325 Walden Ave., Buffalo, NY 14211. Please share online condolences at www.lombardofuneralhome.com.