Dear son of the late Lawrence and Jean Whelan; loving brother of Dr. C. Douglas (Suzanne), John (Donna), Kenneth (late Marsha), Dr. Lawrence P. (Lynn) Whelan; Barbara (Gary) Slootsky, and Paul (Lori) Whelan. Dear uncle of many nieces, nephews and great nieces. Friends may call on Friday from 4-8 PM at the Perna, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home, 1671 Maple Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Church (150 Broad St. Tonawanda). Donations may be made to The American Cancer Society (197 Summer St., Buffalo N.Y., 14222). Online condolences at www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com