Gerald J. "Bear" Bednarz

BEDNARZ - Gerald J. Bear Of Lackawanna; entered into rest September 28, 2020. Beloved husband of 55 years, to Josephine A. (nee Violanti) Bednarz; devoted father of Gerette (Connie Callaway) Bednarz and Michele Bednarz; loving son of the late Anna (late Sam) Slack; and son-in- law of the late Joseph and Vincenzina Violanti; dear brother-in-law of the late Mamie (late Eugene) Kusmierz and the late Louis (Rita) Violanti; loving Uncle Jerry of many nieces and nephews; also survived by cousins and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave., on Friday, from 3-7 PM, where prayers will be held on Saturday morning, at 9 oclock. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Queen of Angels Church, at 10 oclock. Mr. Bednarz was a Navy veteran, member of American Legion Matthew Glab Post #1477 and the U.A.W. #897. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made in Bears memory to a charity of your choice. Please share online condolence at www.lombardofuneralhome.com