Kenneth E. Cross
Forestville – Kenneth E. Cross 79, of Forestville, died Thursday, February 27, 2025 at hs residence surrounded by family. He was born on December 26, 1945, the son of the late Elwin and Christine (Harvey) Cross.
Kenneth was a graduate of Silver Creek Central School, Class of 1965 and Alfred State College, Class of 1967. He formerly owned Grape-Ridge Farms, LLC. in Forestville. Kenneth spent most of his life as a Dairy Farmer and was involved in numerous Agricultural Organizations. He served on the Board of Directors of Upstate Niagara Milk Co-op and the Town of Hanover Board.
Survivors include his wife Sandra of Forestville, whom he married on April 17, 1971 in the former St. John Fisher RC Church, South Dayton , a daughter Mickalene (Jeff Karszes) Cross, of Forestville, a son Jerry (Kathryn) Cross, of Silver Creek, and a brother Milton (Jean) Cross, of Brooksville, FL. Also surviving are three grandchildren; Ethan, Sarah and Nathan Cross.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorials may be made either to Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care – 20 W. Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, NY 14750, or to Gage Chapel Community Church c/o Connie Piccolo, Treas., – 1 Burgess Street, Silver Creek, NY 14136.
Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville.
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