WELCH - Gerald P. Of Sardinia, NY, February 22, 2022. Beloved husband of Donna J. (Mekeel) Welch; dearest father of Daniel P. Welch, Darlene J. Welch (Yeghia Otabachian), Bonnie A. (Phillip) Jachim and Paul D. (Deborah) Welch; also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; brother of Lawrence (Debbie) Klein; uncle of Jessica (Jay) Hilderbrand. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Mr. Welch 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