LAVIN - Michael R. Suddenly June 24, 2017, beloved husband for 36 years to Irene (nee Martonis) Lavin; devoted father of Andrew M. Lavin; dear brother of John C. (Bernice), James R. (Darlene) and Patrick A. (Zosia) Lavin. Friends may call Wednesday 5-6 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1671 Maple Rd., Williamsville, where a memorial service and a reception will follow the visitation at 6 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203 www.dengerrobertspernafuneral.com
Peter J. MACANDER, M. D. FACC, Fscai (1972)
June 26, 2017
I was shocked and very saddened to learn of the sudden passing of my Amherst Central classmate and friend, Michael R. Lavin, on June 24th at too young an age. Mike was one of my most respected, brightest and most diligent high school classmates and friends. He sat next to me (Mike to my right; Mark Maefs to my left) for three years in Truman Beckley Brown's (1969-71) and later Edward Benjamin's (1971-72) home room, 215. Mike was a model student - a teacher's dream: intelligent, quiet, unassuming, hard working and consistently excelling in all curricular subjects. He was a great friend with a keen sense of humor and a laugh to match it. He was the only classmate at Amherst Central to e-mail me "out of the blue" decades after our graduation to congratulate me on my academic and professional achievements. Mike will be sadly missed but always remembered with great admiration.
~ Peter J. Macander, M.D., Ph.D., FACC, FSCAI