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- ABRAY - Clifford E.
Of Wheatfield, NY passed away on May 20, 2022, at the age of 87. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Marjorie Abray. Dear father of daughters Susan Boyce (Craig), Allison Gugliuzza (Ronald) and sons Thomas (Donna Mahoney) and James (Joan). Also survived by grandchildren Alexander (Amanda Zranchev) and Andrew Boyce, Jeremiah Abray and Sara Gugliuzza, his sister Janice DiBacco (late Don), niece Nicole Merletti (John) and many dear friends. Cliff graduated from Niagara Falls High School and Erie County Technical Institute and was employed at Praxair (formerly Union Carbide Linde Division) for 42 years, retiring in 1998. He served in the US Army and the US Air Force Reserves, retiring as Chief Master Sergeant in 1995. He was a long-time member of Riverside Presbyterian Church in Niagara Falls, serving as an elder, deacon and church treasurer for over 40 years. In addition, Mr. Abray was a volunteer at the American Red Cross, Heart Love and Soul Food Pantry, and the Praxair Museum. He was an avid bowler for over 50 years, bowling twice a week after his retirement. Clifford also served as treasurer of the CRC Retirees (Praxair) and secretary of the homeowner's association at his previous residence. Upon death, his body was donated to the UB Anatomical Gift Program at the Jacobs School of Medicine. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Riverside Presbyterian Church at 815-84th Street in Niagara Falls on June 12th at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Riverside Presbyterian Church or Heart, Love and Soul Food Pantry, both in Niagara Falls, NY.
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Abt 1937 - 2022 (~ 85 years)