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"She was known for her warmth, her constant check‑ins, and her incredible cooking."

Geraldine Talley, 62

"She was known for her warmth, her constant check‑ins, and her incredible cooking."

“Born in Grove Hill, Alabama, Geraldine “Gerri” Talley was a loving mother, sister, aunt and a true people‑person. She was known for her warmth, her constant check‑ins, and her incredible cooking that her friends, coworkers and family loved.

She went to Tops that afternoon for a few groceries. Her fiancé survived the attack; she did not.

Gerri is remembered for her big personality, infectious smile, her open door, and the love she poured into everyone and everything around her, a legacy that lives on through her family and community.”

Margus Morrison

Margus Morrison was a father of six and school bus aide remembered by his family as a nice guy full of energy, with a contagious smile and laugh.

Katherine Massey

Katherine "Kat" Massey was a dedicated civil rights activist and gun control advocate who worked tirelessly to improve Buffalo's community.

Aaron Salter Jr.

Aaron Salter Jr., a retired Buffalo police officer working as a security guard, was hailed as a hero after confronting and shooting at the gunman to protect others.

Pearl Young

Pearl Young was a substitute teacher, a church missionary, and a true pillar in the community who ran a food pantry for her church.

Andre Mackniel

Andre Mackniel was shot and killed at Tops while picking up a birthday cake for his son's third birthday.

Ruth Whitfield

Ruth Whitfield was returning home from visiting her husband of 68 years in a nursing home when she stopped by Tops to pick up seeds for a garden.

Roberta Drury

She is remembered for “that smile that could light up a room.” She moved to Buffalo to tend to her brother in his fight against leukemia.

Heyward Patterson

Deacon Heyward Patterson was a loving family and community man who often drove people to Tops to do their shopping, and was shot while waiting in his truck.

Celestine Chaney

Celestine Chaney, a breast cancer and aneurysm survivor, was a loving grandmother of six who was killed while shopping for ingredients to make strawberry shortcake.

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