March 6, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of Shirley F. (nee Mund); dearest father of Patricia (David) Merkwa, Karen (Ronald) Mechlinski, Allen, David (Darlene) and Richard (Cindy) Travers and Michelle (Gregory) Clark; also survived by 22 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., appreciated.