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Frank J. Booker Sr.

1933 - 2024

Frank J. Booker Sr. obituary, 1933-2024, Orchard Park, NY

BORN

1933

DIED

2024

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Frank Booker Obituary

Booker, Frank J., Sr.

Dec 9, 1933 - Aug 11, 2024

Of Alden, entered into rest August 11, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Sandra Lee (nee Price) Booker; devoted father of Timothy (Lorraine) Booker, Barbara Jo (late Keith) Forant, Frank J. Jr. (Patti) Booker and Brenda (Troy) White and step-father of Donna; cherished grandfather AKA "Papa Smurf" of 13 grandchildren, as well as many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Arthur and Ann Booker; dear brother of the late Florence John, late George Booker and the late Bernice Farmer; Frank also adored his dogs Bucky and Hank; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Friday (August 16) from 5-7PM for a gathering in Frank's memory. A funeral service will immediately follow at 7PM. Frank was an avid racecar lover and was a member of WNY Pioneer Racing at Civic Stadium as a driver and car owner. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank's name to F.O.A.R. SCORE, PO Box 261, Bowmansville, NY 14026. Online condolences may be made at www.lombardofuneralhome.com


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Published by Buffalo News on Aug. 14, 2024.

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Barbara Jo

August 14, 2024

Dad I have so many wonderful memories. You buying me my 1st sewing machine and sewing lessons when I was in 7th grade. Gathering with you and Sandy us 8 kids and the grandchildren
on Christmas eve. ( boy there was alot of us!!) Holland Speedway every Saturday to watch Jr race. You,Keith, Timmy in the pits and we met up with you after in the pits to hang out and celebrate the wins and talk the loses. I can remember going to Lancaster Speedway at 5yrs old.Many memories of camping at Darien Lake. ( Again all of us) Driving around in the golf carts. Finally you carrying Bucky ( your son) all around. You never left each other's side. Even though you lived a full life and were not ready for you to go. We know you are happy reunited with Sandy, Hank and Bucky. Until we meet again. Love you Dad

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3060 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127

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3060 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127

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