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Thomas P. "Red" Germain

1948 - 2026

BORN

1948

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

James W. Cannan Funeral Home, Inc. - Orchard Park

3155 Orchard Park Road

Orchard Park, New York

Thomas Germain Obituary

Germain, Thomas P. "Red"

Dec 12, 1948 - Jan 13, 2026

beloved husband of the late Joanne (Smith) Germain, dear father of Jenny Germain and Jason Germain, son of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Brown) Germain, brother of Joan (late Douglas) Meyers, Elaine (late Edward) Suleski, James (late Diane), Mariann Hamm, Michael (Anna), Robert (Giovanna), Joseph (Kelly), Patricia (late Mark) Krohn, late Donald (Chu Cha), late John "Hawk" (Sandra) and the late Raymond (late Patricia Ann) Germain Jr., also survived by many nieces and nephews. A very special cousin to Kaden Horrigan Shea. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 19th from 2:00 – 6:00pm at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. 3155 Orchard Park Road, (716) 675-9027 where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 20th at 10:00am. The entombment will follow the services at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association in Tom's memory. Online condolences and obituary at www.CANNANFH.com
Published by Buffalo News on Jan. 16, 2026.

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