Michael John Zobel Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on December 8, 2025 in Buffalo, New York

Michael John Zobel Jr.

March 22, 1948 - December 8, 2025 (77 years old)

Buffalo, New York

Michael John Zobel Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on December 8, 2025 in Buffalo, New York

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John E. Roberts Funeral Home

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Michael John Zobel Jr.

March 22, 1948 - December 8, 2025 (77 years old)

Buffalo, New York

Michael John Zobel Jr. Obituary

We bid farewell to Michael John Zobel Jr. (Buffalo, New York), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 8, 2025 at the age of 77. Michael touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Michael John Zobel Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Carol A.; his children, Michael J. III (Dennise) and Karen B. Palmer (Devin); his grandchildren, Jackson R., Molly J. Palmer, Sydney B. and Drew M. Zobel; his siblings-in-law, Ellen B. Naber, Patricia L. Perkins (late William), Michael R. Naber (Amy), Jane M. Zirnheld and William M. Zirnheld (Karen); his grandchildren, Jackson and Sydney; and his mother Dorothy.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 19th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the John E. Roberts Funeral Home (280 Grover Cleveland Hwy, Buffalo, NY 14226). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Louis R. C. Church (780 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202).

There was never a doubt where he stood on any topic, as his frequent contributions to "Everybody's Column" in the Buffalo News will attest.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John E. Roberts Funeral Home



Fri

Dec 19

Visitation

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

John E. Roberts Funeral Home
280 Grover Cleveland Hwy, Buffalo, NY 14226

Fri

Dec 19

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

John E. Roberts Funeral Home
280 Grover Cleveland Hwy, Buffalo, NY 14226

Sat

Dec 20

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 AM

St. Louis R.C. Church
780 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202

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