Herbert Allen Pabst

Herbert "Harry" Allen Pabst, age 94 succumbed to Parkinson Disease and Dementia on Friday, February 21, 2025. He did so with courage, pride and dignity. He was a proud Army veteran having served his country for eight years and was a recipient of the Purple Heart, and many bronze stars. His beautiful bride of 72 years, the love of his life, his "breath of fresh air" and his "sun, moon and stars", Gloria Jean (Whitcomb) Pabst passed away in August of 2024. The best dad to Dr. John Henry Pabst and his wife Dr. Leslie Ann (nee York) Pabst, Ph.D. of California and the late Teresa (the late Edward) Robell. Loving and adventurous pops to Dr. Lucas (Rev. Elizabeth) Pabst of London England, Edward Esq. (Lorraine Esq) Robell of Baltimore and Dr.Tessa (Theodore) Jankowski of Hawaii. Also cherished by great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Harry was the second child born to the late Edwin and Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Krupa) Pabst and was raised in the Kaisertown section of Buffalo. His older sister Marcia Ridgeway was always like a second mother to him. She and her husband Patrick Ridgeway predeceased Harry. He was known and well respected for his gentle mannerisms, invited smile and dry but wicked sense of humor. He was proud to have served his country and always wore an American Flag Lapel pin. He moved from Buffalo NY to Pasadena California to with his son John and his wife Leslie. It is in California that family reunions, holidays and family adventures took placed. He loved being with his family and would share countless stories about serving in the army. He taught his entire family many things during his life, but most notably instilled a solid and durable work ethic, he generously shared his faith, and that family was everything. He was so proud that even though the family is spread across many states, everyone always made it a point to keep in touch and come together for holidays and occasions. Harry would not have it any other way!!!! With Harry's family widespread the family has decided, as per his wishes, to gather together in Buffalo New York to honor and celebrate his extraordinary legacy this Summer. A Requiem Mass will take place at St. Joseph's Cathedral at a date and time to be announced. At the conclusion of the Mass and military honors, his grandson Evan Luke will be presented with the Americal flag. Following the mass everyone will be invited to the Buffalo Club on Delaware Avenue. You may call the Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home at (716) 362-0199 to be placed on a notification list once arrangements are finalized. In the interim the family encourages everyone to leave a message of condolence, light a candle and sign the on-line guest book. Arrangements has been entrusted to Kevin M. Mason, CFSP, of the Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home 154 Weimar Street Buffalo New York 14206. (716) 362-0199 Fax: (716) 462-5355 email: kevinmmason@yahoo.com www.kevinmmasonfuneralhome.com.

Herbert Allen Pabst

December 23, 1930 - February 21, 2025