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Lance R. Glover

By T.J. Woodward

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  Lance R. Glover passed away suddenly at home at the age of 76 on September 29, 2020. He was born on February 24, 1944 in Hornell to the late Roy and Wanda (Howe) Glover. In addition to his parents, Lance is predeceased by his siblings; Shirley Burdett, Vivian Gallese, Marge Christie, Larry Glover and Sandy Bartlett.

Lance shared his life with his loving wife Cheryl for 55 yrs. They were married on Nov 27. 1965. After which Lance was drafted into the Army in 1967. After serving his country stationed in Germany until 1969, he continued his career as a well-respected body & collision man. He also possessed a vast knowledge of antique cars & parts.  He used these unique talents to create custom auto-related memorabilia. He loved to entertain at home sharing funny stories with many close family and friends. He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.

He is survived by his wife; Cheryl (Pierce) Glover of Alexander; children Holly (Jim) Piljay of W. Henrietta, Troy Glover of Batavia and Nicole Gaiser of Attica; sisters Ellen (Frank) Cappadonia of Naples, FL., and Sharon Shultz of Webster; sister-in-law Nancy Glover, Brother-in-law Jim (Brenda) Pierce; 5 grandchildren Nicolas, Matthew and Mitchell Gaiser, Tyler and Jaida Piljay; many nieces and nephews and extended family; Tony Marinaccio & Scott Offhaus.

Friends are invited to call on Friday October 2, 2020 from 4:00-7:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A private Funeral Service will be held for the family. Lance will be laid to rest in Maple Lawn Cemetery in Bethany.

Please note the Funeral Home will be operating at 33% capacity per state guidelines. New York State requires those in attendance to adhere to the social distancing guidelines and face coverings are mandatory. Thank you for your cooperation.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gateway Home 91 Main St. Attica, NY 14011 or Crossroads House www.crossroadshouse.com or the Alexander Fire Department PO Box 336 Alexander, NY 14005. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

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