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Obituary Notice -Erwin R. Cross

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SILVER CREEK:  Erwin R. Cross, 93, of Allegany Road, Silver Creek passed away Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, at his residence.  He was born at his current residence in the Town of Hanover on April 17, 1931, the son of the late Ralph and Esther (Cleese) Cross.

  Erwin owned & operated Log Village Farms, Silver Creek, for over 45 years where he was the 4th generation grape farmer.  At one time he worked for the Town of Hanover Highway Department.  Erwin was one of the first Charter Members of Hanover Hose Co. #1 and was the last surviving charter member.  He enjoyed a good fish fry and playing cards.

  Survivors include his wife Carol V. (Argue) Cross of Silver Creek, whom he married on July 25, 1998, in the Town of Hanover, three daughters, Diane (Wallace) Cross-Harvey, of Iva, SC; Janet (Randall) Cerza, of Folly Island, SC; Lisa (Robert) Faso, of Greece, NY; two sons Ralph (Margaret) Cross, of Cherry Creek; and Karl Cross, of Silver Creek.  Also surviving are two grandchildren Sierra (Kevin) Rocque, Samantha Faso and one great grandchild Avery Rocque.  Besides his parents he was predeceased by his first wife Dorothy (Kujawa) Cross, who died June 1, 1997.

  Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, from where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock, with Rev. Michael Leamon officiating.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, Town of Hanover.

  The family suggests memorials may be made to Hanover Hose Co. #1, % Steve Peters, 11919 Hanover Road, Silver Creek, NY 14136.  To post condolences or memories go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.

 

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