Dear husband of the late Faith (Hackwell). Loving father of Tom (Deborah) Ernst, Teresa (William) Waterman, Colette (late Robert) Kurzius, Nancy (Drew) Miller; grandfather of Michael (Myeriah), Steven, Matthew Ernst, Eliza, Lucia Waterman, Alexa, Kate Kurzius, Andrew and William Miller. Dear brother of the late Elmer (late Rita) Ernst, Constance (late Eric) Grosse, John (late Mary Ann) Ernst. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend A Mass of Christian Burial on Monday September 6th at Nativity of the Blessed Mary Church (Harris Hill) at 11:00 am. Donations may be made to the ICU Unit at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, 2950 Elmwood Av. Kenmore, N.Y. 14217. Online condolences to www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com