William P. Slon, of Buffalo, went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2021 at age 80. Beloved husband of 51 years to Kathleen (nee Snyder) Slon; devoted father of Michael (Holly Vradenburgh) Slon and Karen (Chip Asbury) Slon; cherished grandfather of Matthew Asbury; loving son of the late Walter and Mary Slon; dear brother-in-law of Eileen Snyder, Kevin (Nanci Lilga) Snyder, James (Steven Feldman) Snyder and the late John (Virginia) Snyder; also survived by loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Bill Slon grew up in the Kaisertown neighborhood of Buffalo, and graduated from Canisius High School in 1957. He next pursued theological studies as a Jesuit seminarian, leaving the order a decade later. In 1969, he married Kathie Snyder, with whom he celebrated more than 50 years of marriage and parenthood. He also dedicated 33 years to service as a high school math teacher in the Buffalo public schools (also earning a masters from SUNY Fredonia), and was active as a church musician, lector and eucharistic minister in several Catholic parishes through the years. Following retirement, he enjoyed book clubs, ushering for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, faithfully visiting family and attending his son’s concerts, following the Buffalo sports teams, and cheerfully cooking.
Relatives and friends may visit the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, on Monday (April 5, 2021) from 5-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph University Church, 3269 Main St., Buffalo on Tuesday (April 6, 2021) at 11am. Please assemble at church. Mass can be livestreamed at https://youtu.be/4AFN6mqi_z8. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. A celebration of Bill's life will also be held at a later date.
In compliance with the public health guidelines during the Covid-19 pandemic, services will be monitored to limit gathering sizes based on the most current recommendations. Face masks required.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to faith-based, educational, and musical organizations and charities in his honor.
To listen to the eulogies offered by Fr. Tom Slon, Michael Slon and Karen Slon, please visit: https://1drv.ms/u/s!Aq6Iz1JRkTSYo1wRMkNKWJGJ_eQt?e=tDXzV5
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