Obituary of Howard A. Benz

Benz, Howard A., age 92 of Hamburg, New York, December 29, 2020. Husband of the late Doris (nee Oliver) Benz. Father of Edward and the late Robert Benz. Grandfather of Robert Jr. and William Benz. Great-grandfather of Ryan, Lucas and Aubrey Benz. Brother of the late Raymond (Alice) and late Evelyn Benz, late Dorothy (late Bernard) Perl, late Clarence (Mary) and late Gerald (Margaret) Benz, late Alice (Richard) Graffeo, late Lee (Shirley) and late Norbert Benz. Also survived by several and nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass at St. Bernadette RC Church, 5930 South Abbott Road, Orchard Park will be held later in the year. Howard was a retired large equipment operator for Wellington, Inc. in Buffalo. He was an active member of St. Bernadette Church in Orchard Park. He enjoyed gardening, travel and working on the farm in Orchard Park with his brother, Ray. Howard's highlight was his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, 21 Pierce Avenue, Hamburg, New York 14075. Share condolences at www.demmerleyfuneralhome.com. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Howard A. Benz, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.