Buffalo News Obituary Form
OBITUARY SUBMITTED BYAmigone Funeral Home, Inc.
Deceased’s Name: Dr. ThomasA.Hassenfratz
Sex:Male
Age:84
Maiden name (if married):
Place of death (home/name of hospital/other):
Date of death: 12/11/2017
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Date of birth: 6/6/1933
Birthplace (city/state): Buffalo, New York
Place of residence (specific community/town/city): Amherst, NY
Dates of residence in the Buffalo or surrounding area: Lifelong
Date deceased left the area (if applicable): Only left for College and residency
Occupation (name of firm, location, job title): Podiatrist, Thomas A. Hassenfratz, DPM- location on Genesee St., Cheektowaga, NY then on Cleveland Drive.
Dates of employment:06/1961
Date of retirement (if applicable): 12/31/2015
Education (schools and degrees): Marquette University, BS Degree at New York College of Podiatrist Medicine, DPM Degree
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Religious affiliations: St. Gregory the Great
Clubs, organizations, memberships, hobbies: Diplomat American Board Podiatrist surgery, fellow American college of foot and ankle surgery, fellow American professional wound care association, American Podiatrist medical association, NYS Podiatrist Association, WNY division (past president), other hospital affiliations besides catholic health, Kaleida system and Ambulatory Center at West Seneca.
Honors/awards: He was one of the earliest Podiatrist in WNY to be admitted to the staff of a local hospital, sisters of charity, and was instrumental in the development of the Podiatric division and residency program at Sheehan Memorial Hospital. In 1987 he was honored by the hospital in appreciation for his outstanding service.
Survivors first and last names
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Spouse: Donna M. Hassenfratz
Maiden name (if applicable): Pusateri
Date of spouse’s death (if applicable):
Marriage information (place,date): 08/22/1959 St. Mark Church, Buffalo, NY
Parents: Dr. Arthur C. Hassenfratz and Mildred A.Ernst
Daughters: Ann Marie (Joseph) Fowler
Sons: Dr. Jay T. (Dr. Amy Wnek, MD) Hassenfratz and Michael A. Hassenfratz
Sisters: The late Joan Hassenfratz Creighton (Late Richard)
Brothers:
Grandparents:Tara C., Alexa G., Aidan J. Fowler and Matthew J. Hassenfratz
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Funeral Services (times, dates, addresses of church/funeral home): The family will be present on Thursday from 6-8 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Drive (corner of Hopkins Road), where prayers will be offered on Friday at 9:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Gregory the Great Church at 10:30 AM.
Burial/interment (include city/town): Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Charity donations may be made to: Heritage Christian Services, 3790 Commerce Court, North Tonawanda NY 14120-2094.
Connection to the East Aurora Advertiser/Elma Review or Bee Newspaper (if applicable):
Additional Information:
Contact person with relationship, phone number, email address: Donna M. Hassenfratz (Wife) (716) 631-3366
HASSENFRATZ - DR. THOMAS A.
December 11, 2017, age 84
Beloved husband of Donna M. (nee Pusateri) Hassenfratz; loving father of Ann Marie (Joseph) Fowler, Dr. Jay T. (Dr. Amy Wnek, MD) Hassenfratz and Michael A. Hassenfratz; cherished grandfather of Tara C., Alexa G., Aidan J. Fowler and Matthew J. Hassenfratz. The family will be present on Thursday from 6-8 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Drive (corner of Hopkins Road), where prayers will be offered on Friday at 9:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Gregory the Great Church at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heritage Christian Services, 3790 Commerce Court, North Tonawanda NY 14120-2094. Share condolences at