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- Charles Leo Pendergast "Chuck", age 90 of Sanborn, NY, was called to his heavenly home on March 7, 2023 at Buffalo General Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on February 4, 1933; son of the late William and Martha (Keller) Pendergast. He graduated from Trott Vocationa High School, and later became a Yardmaster on the former Niagara Junction Railroad and Conrail. Chuck retired in 1991 after 38 years. He was an union member with U.T.U., Yardmasters of America, and B.R.A.C.; serving as a union general chairman during his tenure. Chuck was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Walmore, an avid golfer and a life member of the PGA and USGA.Survivors include his wife, Beverly (Pfohl) Pendergast, whom he married on November 1, 1986; five children, Patience (Joe) Kosowski of Nashville, TN, Kathleen Kochems of Lancaster, NY, Charles (late Charlene) Pendergast of Goose Creek, SC, Elizabeth (Peter) Meyers, and David (Cindy) Pendergast of North Tonawanda, NY; two stepchildren, Kristen (Johnny) Seawell of Robbins, NC and Mark (Nancy) Miller of Waxhaw, NC; a brother, Thomas (Lillian) Pendergast; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.Also preceded in death by siblings, Jean Murray, Joann Grauin, Mary Strasburg, Dorothy Seriane; James, William and John Pendergast.Friends are invited to attend the funeral service in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6167 Walmore Road, Sanborn, NY 14132, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, with the Rev. Kurt Jensen, officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church. Arrangements were with the DuBois Funeral Home.
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