DELANO - Franklin A. Of Cheektowaga, NY, September 4, 2021. Dearest father of Tanya S. (Anthony) Brancato, Dawn M. (Richard) Mailand, Maria Delano, Megan and John; grandfather of Christian and Alaina; son of the late Franklin R. and Esther A. (Czapski) Delano; brother of Paul Delano (Lynn Guzzetta), Glen (Cheryl) Delano, Jeffrey Delano, Michael Delano and Susan (Douglas) Silvestro; also survived by nieces and nephews; former husband of Cathy Clement. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Mr. Delano was a U.S. Army veteran. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435, 873 Abbott Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com