We are sad to announce that on March 30, 2024, at the age of 34, Dennis A. Bates Jr. of Erie, Pennsylvania passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his grandmother Donna Lane. He is survived by : his parents, Jacqueline Bates, and Dennis Bates, Sr.; his daughters, Ava and Mia; his siblings, Gina DiGello (Nick) of Erie and Roy Collins of Port Aransas, TX; his nieces, Madison and Kamryn; and his friend Alexander Lozada. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 5th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. (5000 Wattsburg Rd, Erie, PA 16504). A funeral service was held on Friday, April 5th 2024 at 6:00 PM at the same location.

Memorial contributions can be made to NAMI to help support those who suffer with mental illness at nami.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home