WHALEN - Gerald P. Of South Buffalo, NY, November 21, 2020. Loving companion of Ellen Beiring and family; father of Amber Hesson; grandfather of Savannah Lowry; beloved son of Marian F. (late Casimir) Lazickas and the late Gerald C. Whalen; brother of Deborah (Michael) Russell, Sandra Whalen (Richard Umhauer) and James Whalen (Mary Kay Fahey); also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Mr. Whalen was retired from the Buffalo Fire Department as a Lieutenant after 30 years of service. Arrangements by: CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., (716) 824-6435, 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY 14220. Please share your condolences at: www.CASTIGLIAFUNERALHOME.com