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Lawrence M. Unger

1939 - 2026

Lawrence M. Unger obituary, 1939-2026

BORN

1939

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Amherst Memorial Chapel, LLC, Funeral Home

281 Dodge Road

Getzville, New York

Lawrence Unger Obituary

Unger, Lawrence M.

Mar 6, 1939 - Jan 9, 2026

Beloved husband of the late Billie Unger; former husband of Ruthellen Bunis; loving father of Joshua (Megan) Unger and Abigail Unger; grandfather of Keelin, Ella, and Max; son of the late Hugo (Doris) Unger; brother of Cheryl Unger; uncle of Felicia (Matt) Hall and Kelly Engels; great-uncle of Harper and Aubrey; stepfather of Erin Derme, Christina Derme, Michele (Jeff) Fyvie, Michael (Lisa) Derme, Mara (Michael) Endl, and Anthony (Jennifer) Derme; step-grandfather of 13; brother-in-law of the late Patrick Fitzgibbons and Sean Fitzgibbons (Matthew Bierne). A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, February 15th 1 PM followed by a reception at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, LLC, 281 Dodge Rd, Getzville 14068. Memorials may be made to the American Humane Society and the Hospice Foundation of WNY.

Published by Buffalo News on Jan. 18, 2026.

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Heather McDuff, CASSELBERRY

February 2, 2026

I´m so very sorry to hear of the passing of Larry. He was a friend of mine along with Billie, at the American Heart Association. May he rest in the
Loving arms of his creator forever. I also just found out that my. precious friend Billie has also passed. I send my love and condolences to all of you. May God bless you and give you peace Heather CASSELBERRY.

Celia White

January 18, 2026

Dear Abby, RE and Josh, my condolences on your loss. May your memories be a comfort.

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15

Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

Amherst Memorial Chapel, LLC, Funeral Home

281 Dodge Road, Getzville, NY

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Amherst Memorial Chapel, LLC, Funeral Home

281 Dodge Road, Getzville, NY 14068-1504

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