WHALEN - John R. February 25, 1951 - May 2, 2026 Of Orchard Park, NY. Beloved husband of Raygina (Sumintan) Whalen; dearest father of Jeffrey Whalen and Julia C. (Johnathan) Welch; grandfather of Alec, Sean and Kennedy; loving son of the late John J. and Elsie (Tutuska) Whalen. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Gathering, Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 10 AM - 1 PM at CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, (716) 824-6435, where a Funeral Service will be held at 12:30 PM. Mr. Whalen was a retired detective with the Buffalo Police Department after 31 years of service. Please share your condolences at: www.castigliafuneralhome.com