Idamae Klipfel

Idamae (nee Rivard) Klipfel, of Kenmore, NY entered into rest on June 12, 2024 at age 98. Beloved wife of the late Howard G. Klipfel; devoted mother of Elizabeth Ghosen, Karen Klipfel and Kevin (Kim) Klipfel; cherished grandmother of 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grand-children and 7 great-great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Loretta Callanan; dear sister of Robert Rivard and the late Gerald (Terry) Rivard; also survived by loving nieces and nephews. As a past parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church, she was an active member of the Altar and Rosary Society. She also loved playing bridge, bowling, crafts and knitting. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Paul's Church, 33 Victoria Blvd. (corner of Delaware Ave.), Kenmore, NY 14217 on Monday (July 1, 2024) at 10am. If desired, donations in Idamae's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 or the Hospice Foundation of WNY, PO Box 590 Buffalo, NY 14240.