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    Matthew J. Lane

    April 6, 1933 - December 20, 2021

    LANE - Matthew J. December 20, 2021 of Lancaster, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (nee Nowak) Lane; loving father of James, Lee Ann (Dwight) Adolf, Mark (Teri), Chris (Tamara), Mary Beth (Luis) Colarte and the late Lawrence (Denise) Lane. Cherished grandfather of 22 and greatgrandfather of six. Companion of Terry. Matthew was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran that served during the Korean War and a retired firefighter/dispatcher for the Buffalo Fire Department. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, an usher at St. Philip the Apostle Church, an avid outdoors-man, enjoyed crossword puzzles and milkshakes, but most of all he enjoyed volunteering especially at the Variety Club. The family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Friday, January 21st, from 4-8 PM, at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 22nd, at 10 AM, in St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, 950 Losson Rd., Cheektowaga. Please assemble at Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made in Matthews name to the Variety Club, Buffalo. Please leave online condolences at www.SmolarekCares.com

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    LANE - Matthew J. December 20, 2021 of Lancaster, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (nee Nowak) Lane; loving father of James, Lee Ann (Dwight) Adolf, Mark (Teri), Chris (Tamara),... View Obituary & Service Information

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    Donations may be made in Matthew's name to the Variety Club of Buffalo. https://varietybuffalo.org/give/

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