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William Ostwald Obituary

Ostwald, William R.

- December 25, 2023

Of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved son of the late William J. and Edna (nee Smith) Ostwald; dear brother of Jacqueline (late Michael) Weber and Gail (William) Brady; dearest uncle of Mark Weber, Toni Espinosa, Lee Brown, and the late Ken Weber; also survived by great-nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Willy was a race car enthusiast most of his life, raced at Lancaster Speedway, was a member of the Gasser Gang, and retired from Buffalo Clutch. The family will be present on Wednesday January 3rd from 4-7PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (Corner of Rogers Rd). Please share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com
Published by Buffalo News on Dec. 31, 2023.

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