Obituary Notice – Gerald R. Watroba

FORESTVILLE:  Gerald R. Watroba, 78, of King Road, Forestville, died Sunday, September 11th, 2016 at his residence, following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Buffalo, on January 1, 1938, the son of the late John and Ann (Skowronski) Watroba.

Mr. Watroba was a Partner at Elite Designs Intl, Ltd. Silver Creek, for 32 years.  He also worked for Gleason’s Nursery of Williamsville as a Landscaper for 25 years.  Mr. Watroba enjoyed gardening and baking.

Survivors include his wife Deanne (Tresp) Watroba, of Forestville, whom he married on July 6, 1957, in Buffalo, four sons Mark (Karen Orr) Watroba, of Forestville; Randy (Polly) Watroba, of Silver Creek; Jeffrey (Michaelene) Watroba, of Atlanta, GA; Jeremy (Ann Reynolds) Watroba, of Forestville; and a sister, Arlene Krzeminski, of Cheektowaga.  Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.  Besides his parents he was predeceased by 2 brothers Dan and Richard Watroba.

Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Friday, from 5-8 pm, from where Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning at 11 o’clock, with Rev. James Rowell, of the Angola Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, officiating.

Flowers are greatfully declined.  The family suggests memorials may be made to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240-0631.  To post condolences go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.