Gerald E. Powers of Of West Seneca, NY. Beloved father of Emily Kawa and the late Michael Powers; adored papa of Isaac and Allison Kawa; dearest brother of Richard (late Bonnie) Powers; dearest loved one of Kathy Keane; fond father-in-law of Donald Kawa; survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, August 28th at 10 AM at St. Gabriel's RC Church, 5271 Clinton St., Elma. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences may be shared at www.hoyfuneralhome.com