He was born February 20, 1954 in Buffalo, New York a son of Wilma (nee Vreeland) and the late James Bender.
He was a retired senior maintenance mechanic for Hospira in Cheektowaga, was a member of the NRA and was a supporter of the VFW and the Canter for Cancer.
His wife - Donna M. (nee Gierke) Bender whom he married September 22, 1973 in Tonawanda died October 13, 2009.
He is survived by a son - James (Sue) Bender of Wellsville, a daughter - Carrie (Jason) Roth of East Aurora; four grandchildren - Genevieve, Alexander, Caylie and Kendall; his mother - Wilma Bender of Tonawanda; a sister - Mary Bender of Tonawanda and several nieces and nephews.
There are no calling hours. A memorial service is being planned and will be announced, please check back for updated information. Burial will be in Arcade Rural Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
He was born February 20, 1954 in Buffalo, New York a son of Wilma (nee Vreeland) and the late James Bender.
He was a retired senior maintenance mechanic for Hospira in Cheektowaga, was a member of the NRA and was a supporter of the VFW and the Canter for Cancer.
His wife - Donna M. (nee Gierke) Bender whom he married September 22, 1973 in Tonawanda died October 13, 2009.
He is survived by a son - James (Sue) Bender of Wellsville, a daughter - Carrie (Jason) Roth of East Aurora; four grandchildren - Genevieve, Alexander, Caylie and Kendall; his mother - Wilma Bender of Tonawanda; a sister - Mary Bender of Tonawanda and several nieces and nephews.
There are no calling hours. A memorial service is being planned and will be announced, please check back for updated information. Burial will be in Arcade Rural Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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