Mason Michael Obituary
Of West Hollywood CA, formerly of Buffalo, entered into rest on January 20, 2026. Devoted husband of the late Catalina "Kitty" (nee Tartak) Michael; beloved father of Paul, James, and John (Leslie) Michael; cherished grandfather of Paiton, Blake, Jack, Caroline Michael and Andrew Medlin (Tyler Martinson); fond great-grandfather of Theodore; loving son of the late Mason Sr. and Rose (nee Charles) Michael; dear brother of the late Dolores Solham. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Maron Church, 2040 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville at a date and time to be announced. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be made on this page.
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