Fred H. Bates Jr.

BATES - Fred H. Jr. Of Getzville, entered into rest March 16, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Ruth M. (nee Osinski) Bates; devoted father of Kathleen Dillon and the late Bruce Bates; cherished grandfather of Melinda and Matthew Dillon; loving son of the late Fred H. and Gladys Bates, Sr.; also survived by family and friends. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place in St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1700 N. French Rd., Getzville on Friday morning at 10 oclock (please assemble at church). Inurnment Acacia Park Cemetery. Fred was a United States Navy Veteran. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel). Please share condolences at www.lombardofuneralhome.com