Joseph Patrick Kersten Sr.
Joseph Patrick Kersten Sr.
11/24/2024
Beloved husband of Susan (nee Partell) Kersten. Loving father of Jospeh Kersten and John “Jack” Kersten. Loving brother of Lawrence, Gerard (Diane), Mark, Mary Probst, and the late Carol Carlson. Loving brother-in-law of John Carlson. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Dearest companion of Buster. A visitation will be held on Sunday December 1, 2024 from 3-7pm at The Dietrich Funeral Home Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave. Amherst, NY 14226. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday December 2, 2024 at 9:30am at Christ The King Church, 30 Lamarck Dr. Amherst, NY 14226. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com.
Joseph’s Tribute Video
Susan, Joey and Jack, please accept my deepest heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear husband and father. Joe was a wonderful man and his love for you all will endure. You will feel his presence when thinking of all the special times you shared.
With sympathy,
Theresa Hollister-Ball
I’m sorry to here of Joe’s passing. I worked with Joe for many years at the State Comptrollers Office.
My wife Mary and I are so sorry for your loss. We cannot imagine the heartache you and your family must feel I am sure however that he will continue to watch over you and guide you each and every day.. Our sincere condolenses; May he rest We will keep all of you in our prayers