Family/Spouse: SHAFFER, Cari. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Raymond ‘Ray’ L. Gruarin, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Louis and Pauline (Falsetti) Gruarin.
Ray attended local schools, graduating from Niagara Falls High School.  On April 24, 1954, he married Joann C. (Pendergast) Gruarin at Sacred Heart Church.  Joann predeceased him on February 19, 2018.  Ray was employed for 46 years, at Conrail Railroad in Niagara Falls and Buffalo as a Locomotive Engineer retiring in 1994.  He also worked at Amtrak while at Conrail.  Raymond was a member of Brotherhood Engineers Local 421, Niagara Police Athletic League, HANCI, VFW Post 917 and a lifelong member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.  He also volunteered at the NF Police Athletic League and Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital for over 25 years.  He loved to watch hockey especially the Boston Bruins and was an avid walker around the falls.  Ray was always there to lend a helping hand to family and friends in their time of need. 
Raymond is survived by his children, Raymond L. (Sabrina) Gruarin II, Dennis (Cari Shaffer) Gruarin and Robert (Mary Kay) Gruarin; his grandchildren, Stephanie (Brian) Haas, Dr. Scott and Jeff (Krista) Gruarin, Grethe (Matt) Mackiewicz, Greigh (Alicia), Raymond Tyler (Maggy), Grace (Cristian) deRosa, Kevin (April), Carly (Chris) Cappuccilli, Christopher (Amie), Katie (Ron) Bernick, Casey and Cam Gruarin, seventeen great-grandchildren and daughter-in-law, Leyla Gruarin as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was predeceased by his sister Gloria Sumner.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 4 – 8 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304.  Raymond’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Holy Family Parish at Mt. Carmel Church, 27th and Independence Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301. Everyone please assemble at church. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.  If desired, memorial offerings may be made to NFPAL, Niagara Hospice, Mt. Carmel Church or to a charity of one’s choice.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Raymond married PENDERGAST, Joann C on 24 Apr 1954 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Joann (daughter of PENDERGAST, William F and KELLER, Martha E) was born about 1935 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Feb 2018 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Joann C. Gruarin, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2018. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the loving daughter of the late William and Martha (Keller) Pendergast. 
Joann graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1952. She married her beloved husband, Raymond L. Gruarin at the former Sacred Heart Church on April 24, 1954. Her entire life was centered around her family whom she loved dearly. She also enjoyed baking for family gatherings.
In addition to her husband of 63 years, Mrs. Gruarin is survived by her children, Raymond L. (Sabrina) Gruarin, Dennis Gruarin (Cari Shaffer), Robert (Mary Kay) Gruarin and her daughter-in-law Leyla Sheehan-Gruarin; grandchildren, Stephanie Gruarin (Brian Haas), Dr. Scott Gruarin, Jeff (Krista) Gruarin, Grethe (Matt) Mackiewicz, Greigh (Alicia) Gruarin, Raymond Tyler (Maggy) Gruarin, Grace (Cristian) deRosa, Kevin Gruarin, Carly (Christopher) Cappuccilli, Christopher Gruarin, Katelyn (Ron Bernick), Casey and Cameron Gruarin; great-granddaughter, Sage; one sister, two brothers and predeceased by three brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Gruarin is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and fond of the dogs Copper and Dusty.
The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the nurses and aides of the 3rd Floor at Schoellkopf Nursing Residence for the excellent care and compassion. 
Visitation will be on Thursday, February 22nd from 3 – 8 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, where funeral services will begin on Friday at 9:15 A.M. followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. in Holy Family Parish at Mt. Carmel Church, 27th and Independence Avenue. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. If desired memorials may be made to Holy Family Parish at Mt. Carmel Church or Schoellkopf Health Care Center. 
Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Louis + FALSETTI, Pauline. Pauline and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 11/25/1957

PENDERGAST—In Meyer Memorial
Hospital. Nov. 24, .1957. William F.
Pendergast. age 60 years, of 1123
Michigan Ave. Husband of Martha:
and father of Robert and Charles
Pendergast. Mrs. Donald Strasburg,
Mrs. Frank Serianne, Mrs. Alex
Munro, Mrs.Raymond Gruarin, all
o£ this city, James Pendergast of
the Town ol Tonawanda, Thomas
Pendergast of the U S . Navy. Also
survived, by one sister. Miss Mary
Pendergast. Also 8 grandchildren,
all of.this city. Funeral services will
be held Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.
from the Otto Redanz Funeral
Home; 10:45 a.m., Sacred Heart!
Church. Burial in Gate of Heaven
Cemetery.

William married KELLER, Martha E about 1924 in New York. Martha (daughter of KELLER, Henry A and BOEHNKE, Marie) was born in 1900 in New York; died on 25 Dec 1957 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

Falls Woman Dies at 57
Mrs. Martha Pendergast..57, of
1123 Michigan Ave., a city resi-
dent for 45 years, died Wednesday
(Dec. 25, 1957) at Mt. St. Mary's
Hospital after a four months ill-
ness. Her husband, William F. Pen-
dergast ST., died in November.
She was born in Lockport and
is survived by her father, Henry
Keller, Los Angeles, Calif.; four sons,
James E., John R., Charles
L.. and Thomas P. Pendergast, all
of this city; four daughters. Mrs.
Donald Strasburg, Mrs. Frank Se-
rianhe, Mrs, Alex Munro, and Mrs.
Raymond Gruarin, all of this cky;
and eight grandchildren.
Also surviving are four brothers,
Alfred, Otto, Raymond and Nor-
man Keller, ail of Los Angeles,
and two sisters, Mrs. Elsie South-
wick. Los Angeles, and Mrs. Paul
Shumway, of the state of Wash-
ington. Funeral services will be held
Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Rc-
danz Funeral Home and at 11 a.m.
at Sacred Heart Church. Bunal
will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Niagara Gazette - 12/31/1936

Feb. 4.—Edward Pendergast, 74, 2319 Sixteenth street, one of last of old hackmen, succumbs to short illness.

Edward married MADIGAN, Susan about 1896. Susan (daughter of MADIGAN, James and MARONEY, Johanna) was born in Jun 1865 in New York; died on 22 Feb 1901 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 2/23/1901

A tragedy unparalleled in the history of Niagara Falls occurred yesterda y afternoon. Mrs. Edward Pendergast was burned t o a crisp In her home a t the corner of Ontario a n d 13th streets, with no water In th e city mains a t that end of the city to extinguish the flames and probably save th e woman's life. At 3:05 o'clock an alarm was sounded from box No. 314. i t was quickly answered by the department a t the north end of the city, and the chief, on his arrival found a deplorable condition of affairs. There was not a drop of water in the mains and none was obtained until the chief sent In a general alarm. The chemicals were used on the burning house, but they had little effect on the fierce conflagration.An accident occurred at the pumping station early In the afternoon and the water supply was cut off,leaving the hydrants along the streets useless.The house was gutted, everything was destroyed and the awful suggestion that the body was in the ruins crept through the crowd with sickening weight. Two men picked their way through the fallen tlmbers, and in the cellar, under the front part of the house, they found a charred heap, bearing no resemblance to a human form, but it was all that remained of the unfortunate woman , Coroner Slocman was immediately summoned and took charge of the remains. No particulars could be learned from the coroner last night as to their disposition, as he would make no Inquiries of the grief-stricken children until tomorrow.

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Buffalo Courier

Niagara County - Miss Susan Madigan , daughter of Mr .and Mrs. James Madigan of Michigan Avenue , and Edward J. Penders, were married at the Church of the Sacred Heart this morning by the Rev . Father Grant. The bridesmaid was Miss Minnie Murphy and the best man William Penders, both of Buffalo.

Henry + BOEHNKE, Marie. Marie (daughter of BOEHNKE, Ferdinand and NAGEL, Caroline) was born about 1875 in Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]