Francis A. “Buck” Parry Jr.

He was born in Springville on Jan. 19, 1946, the son of Francis Sr and Florence (Brooks) Parry.

Buck retired from the NYS Dept of Transportation, where he had nearly 40 years of dedicated state service. His strong work ethic began as a young boy when he worked on a farm and continued after his retirement and until his death when he did general maintenance at St. Joseph’s RC Church in Gowanda. This job included all facets of the day-to-day operations at the church and rectory. Buck was also the groundskeeper and sextant for the church cemetery. Buck, a family man, loved his wife and kids and had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren. He enjoyed the outdoors, motorcycle riding, and hunting. He had a gentle heart, a kind soul, and a deep dedication to his faith, a man who wouldn’t think twice about helping anyone less fortunate or in need. A member of St. Joseph’s RC Church in Gowanda, Buck and his wife Wilma were part of the Faith and Fun Bunch within the church. Buck was also involved with the Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include his wife, Wilma M. (Kuhaneck) Parry, with whom he married on April 17, 1965, at the Springville United Methodist Church, they renewed their vows on the same day 10 years later at St. Joseph’s RC Church in Gowanda. Children Charlotte(Kirk) Orth of Cattaraugus, Michael Parry of Cattaraugus, grandchildren Brandon Orth of Gowanda, Trianna (Padan) Moore of Cattaraugus, great-grandchildren Caleb Orth, Braylynn Orth, Aubree Orth, Corbin Moore, and Bexley Moore, and two sisters, Terry Quagliana of Angola and Christine (Danny) Rose of Tennesee. Nieces and nephews also survive.

Besides his father, Francis Parry Sr., and his mother, Florence Parry Fuller, Buck was preceded in death by his brothers, Martin and Nelson Parry, and a brother-in-law, Tony Quagliana.

Friends may call at the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME, 44 Center St. Gowanda, Friday from 4:00-7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 11 AM from St. Joseph’s RC Church East Main St. Gowanda (please assemble at church). Father Innocent Daila Celebrant. Interment in the Collins Center Cemetery.

If desired, memorials may be made to a local charity of one’s choice.