October 16, 2023 of Buffalo
After a long illness, and a life of service to his country, Gerry has gone home to the the Lord. Son of the late Catherine (Sullivan) and late Edward Cheney; brother of Paul (Mary Ann) Cheney, Helen Lawandus, predeceased by Mary Joyce (Paul) Schaefer, Thomas Cheney and Kathleen (Robert) Anderson, survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Family will be present at the PERNA, DENGLER,ROBERTS Funeral Home 1671 Maple Road on Thursday from 4-7PM. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated on Friday at St. Benedict's Church 1317 Eggert Road at 10:30AM followed by interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Gerry served proudly in the USAF for over 30 years achieving the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. He worked on the avionics support wing at many AF bases in the US and around the world and served in multiple tours in Vietnam. In lieu of flowers donations in Gerry's name may be made to the St. Benedicts Tuition Assistance Program. Gerry's family would like to thank the caring staff at The Greenfields Unit C, especially Emily and Lynn whose kindness will always be remembered. If you golf, have a good round and think of the "Chief" but play by the rules, all of them. Online condolences may be offered at www.denglerrobertspernawiliamsville.com
