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- Cheryl Jean McCall, age 62, of North Tonawanda, New York, was called to be home in heaven to be with her Lord, on May 24, 2019 in Buffalo General Medical Center, after a lengthy illness. Born in North Tonawanda on March 10, 1957 to Warren and Shirley (Krueger) Allen. After graduating from North Tonawanda High School, she studied at Canisius College.
Cheryl married her neighborhood sweetheart, Robert McCall, Jr. on October 1, 1977 and worked in the insurance industry at Hartford and Cigna for several years, until her children Matt and Todd were born. She put career aside to become a dedicated homemaker; and lovingly provided day care for her sister and brother's children as well. Cheryl dearly loved all the children and frequently volunteered for school activities and field trips. Working together, Cheryl and Rob led the Northtown Soccer Club for many years.
Cheryl loved her many family pets over the years and cared for them like they were her children. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping, Allegany, and family gatherings. Cheryl also enjoyed working out at the gym with her trainer Rick, and the many friends she met there.
Cheryl was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda, where she volunteered to teach Sunday School, and led the youth group. Her Bible verse to live by was from Deuteronomy 6:5 - "Love the Lord you God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength". She lived out her faith with family, friends, and even strangers. You could tell by the joy she brought to others when she was around.
In addition to her husband, Robert McCall, Jr. and sons Matthew (Julie) McCall and Todd McCall; she is survived by her mother, Shirley Allen; sister, Kathy (Laird) Burkett; brother, Gilbert Allen; brother in law, Ken McCall; niece, Jen (Jason) Gallo and their children Ethan and Emma; and nephews, Dan Allen Josh (Liz) Burkett, and Larry Burkett. Cheryl was predeceased by her father, Warren Allen; mother and father in law, Robert and Elaine McCall, Sr.; brother, Rick Allen; and niece, Laura Burkett.
Friends and family may call at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, NY on Saturday, June 1 from 1:00 - noon. A memorial service will follow at noon, with the Rev. Keith Knupp, officiating. A private interment will follow at St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Niagara County SPCA, or St. Mark Lutheran Church. Arrangements were with the DuBois Funeral Home.
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1957 - 2019 (62 years)