WARD, Dr. Walter B.
Of Fort Lauderdale, FL, formerly of South Buffalo, NY, a retired teacher and prominent businessman, passed away at his home in Florida on October 1, 2021. Dr. Ward was a History Teacher and Administrator in the Cheektowaga/Sloan School District at John F. Kennedy High School for 34 years. During his tenure he served as an officer in the New York State Teachers Union and President for many years. Dr. Ward is survived by his partner in life and business, John C. Little, life partner, Cesar M. Angel, and cherished friend, business partner, and associate for over 40 years, Jimmy Hull; loving son of the late Raymond R., Sr., and Mary Elizabeth (nee Stuckey) Ward; dearest brother of James (Carol) Ward, and the late Raymond R. Ward, Jr., Phyllis (Charles) Whitt, Grace (Peter) Lotocki, and Brian Ward; survived by his faithful four-legged companions Lucky and Brandy; cherished friends of Michael Tillem, Sidney Goldenberg, and Ed Corbett of the Egg and You breakfast club; also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Dr. Ward was also a member of the Hunters and Scandals Country Dance Clubs. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dr. Ward's name to the Trustbridge Hospice of West Palm Beach, FL, The Down Syndrome Parents Group of WNY, or your local American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Dr. Ward was an owner of Ward Insurance Company, Louies Soda Bar, Mean Alice's, City Lights, The Jam Club, Cafe Rumors, Heidies Tuxedos, Absolute Elegance Limousine Service, Cathode Ray, Club Heat, and Funky Monkey Nite Club.
Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Arrangements by John J. Kaczor Funeral Home.
Of Fort Lauderdale, FL, formerly of South Buffalo, NY, a retired teacher and prominent businessman, passed away at his home in Florida on October 1, 2021. Dr. Ward was a History Teacher and Administrator in the Cheektowaga/Sloan School District at John F. Kennedy High School for 34 years. During his tenure he served as an officer in the New York State Teachers Union and President for many years. Dr. Ward is survived by his partner in life and business, John C. Little, life partner, Cesar M. Angel, and cherished friend, business partner, and associate for over 40 years, Jimmy Hull; loving son of the late Raymond R., Sr., and Mary Elizabeth (nee Stuckey) Ward; dearest brother of James (Carol) Ward, and the late Raymond R. Ward, Jr., Phyllis (Charles) Whitt, Grace (Peter) Lotocki, and Brian Ward; survived by his faithful four-legged companions Lucky and Brandy; cherished friends of Michael Tillem, Sidney Goldenberg, and Ed Corbett of the Egg and You breakfast club; also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Dr. Ward was also a member of the Hunters and Scandals Country Dance Clubs. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dr. Ward's name to the Trustbridge Hospice of West Palm Beach, FL, The Down Syndrome Parents Group of WNY, or your local American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Dr. Ward was an owner of Ward Insurance Company, Louies Soda Bar, Mean Alice's, City Lights, The Jam Club, Cafe Rumors, Heidies Tuxedos, Absolute Elegance Limousine Service, Cathode Ray, Club Heat, and Funky Monkey Nite Club.
Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Arrangements by John J. Kaczor Funeral Home.
WARD, Dr. Walter B.
Of Fort Lauderdale, FL, formerly of South Buffalo, NY, a retired teacher and prominent businessman, passed away at his home in Florida on October 1, 2021. Dr. Ward was a History Teacher and Administrator in the Cheektowaga/Sloan School District at John F. Kennedy High School for 34 years. During his tenure he served as an officer in the New York State Teachers Union and President for many years. Dr. Ward is survived by his partner in life and business, John C. Little, life partner, Cesar M. Angel, and cherished friend, business partner, and associate for over 40 years, Jimmy Hull; loving son of the late Raymond R., Sr., and Mary Elizabeth (nee Stuckey) Ward; dearest brother of James (Carol) Ward, and the late Raymond R. Ward, Jr., Phyllis (Charles) Whitt, Grace (Peter) Lotocki, and Brian Ward; survived by his faithful four-legged companions Lucky and Brandy; cherished friends of Michael Tillem, Sidney Goldenberg, and Ed Corbett of the Egg and You breakfast club; also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Dr. Ward was also a member of the Hunters and Scandals Country Dance Clubs. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dr. Ward's name to the Trustbridge Hospice of West Palm Beach, FL, The Down Syndrome Parents Group of WNY, or your local American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Dr. Ward was an owner of Ward Insurance Company, Louies Soda Bar, Mean Alice's, City Lights, The Jam Club, Cafe Rumors, Heidies Tuxedos, Absolute Elegance Limousine Service, Cathode Ray, Club Heat, and Funky Monkey Nite Club.
Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Arrangements by John J. Kaczor Funeral Home.
Of Fort Lauderdale, FL, formerly of South Buffalo, NY, a retired teacher and prominent businessman, passed away at his home in Florida on October 1, 2021. Dr. Ward was a History Teacher and Administrator in the Cheektowaga/Sloan School District at John F. Kennedy High School for 34 years. During his tenure he served as an officer in the New York State Teachers Union and President for many years. Dr. Ward is survived by his partner in life and business, John C. Little, life partner, Cesar M. Angel, and cherished friend, business partner, and associate for over 40 years, Jimmy Hull; loving son of the late Raymond R., Sr., and Mary Elizabeth (nee Stuckey) Ward; dearest brother of James (Carol) Ward, and the late Raymond R. Ward, Jr., Phyllis (Charles) Whitt, Grace (Peter) Lotocki, and Brian Ward; survived by his faithful four-legged companions Lucky and Brandy; cherished friends of Michael Tillem, Sidney Goldenberg, and Ed Corbett of the Egg and You breakfast club; also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Dr. Ward was also a member of the Hunters and Scandals Country Dance Clubs. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dr. Ward's name to the Trustbridge Hospice of West Palm Beach, FL, The Down Syndrome Parents Group of WNY, or your local American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Dr. Ward was an owner of Ward Insurance Company, Louies Soda Bar, Mean Alice's, City Lights, The Jam Club, Cafe Rumors, Heidies Tuxedos, Absolute Elegance Limousine Service, Cathode Ray, Club Heat, and Funky Monkey Nite Club.
Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Arrangements by John J. Kaczor Funeral Home.
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