Our Obituaries
Catherine G. Marranca
July 23, 1927 - April 10, 2015
MARRANCA - Catherine G.April 10, 2015, daughter of the late Carmelo and Rosa (Duminuco) Marranca; sister of Angeline (late Angelo)Piccillo, Rose Marie and the late Anthony, Nicholas (late Barbara) Marranca; aunt of eight and great-aunt andgreat-great-aunt of many; also survived by her beloved pet, Maxie. Family will be present on Tuesday from 4-8 PMat the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME,...
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Philip A. Dewan
May 25, 1928 - April 7, 2015
DEWAN - Philip A.April 7, 2015, age 86, beloved husband of the late Theresa (nee Noon) Dewan; dearest father of Margaret R. (Thomas Bestine) Jackson; dear brother of the late Alexander Dewan; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr.Dewan was a retired barber, who operated Dewan Brothers Barber Shop in Buffalo for many years. The family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at...
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Helen M. Dukes
November 26, 1926 - March 15, 2015
DUKES - Helen M. (nee Lee)March 15, 2015. Mother of Sharon (Anthony) Sims; grandmother of Madison; sister of Patsy (Warren) Jones, Thomas(Cleo), the late Harry, Garnett, Charles Lee, Margaret Terell, Lucille Smith and James Lee; also survived by nieces,nephews and cousins. Family will be present to receive friends on Friday from 10-11A M followed by funeral servicesat the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS...
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Gabrielle Dominique Piazza
August 28, 1988 - March 6, 2015
PIAZZA - Gabrielle DominiqueSuddenly, March 6, 2015, beloved daughter of Sherry and the late Michael A.; dear sister of Michael, Victoria, Anthony and Carla; survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin), Buffalo. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Margaret...
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Idamarie A. Rich
July 19, 1942 - February 10, 2015
RICH - Idamarie A. (nee Battaglia) February 10, 2015, beloved wife of 50 years to Nicholas; loving mother of Bonita; daughter of the late Joseph and Carrie (Benfanti) Battaglia; sister of Michael T. (Denise), Francis J. (Mary Pat) Battaglia, Karen J. (David Krafchak) Battaglia; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Friday 4-8 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME,...
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Stephen J. Piccolo
March 2, 1961 - February 1, 2015
PICCOLO - Stephen J. February 1, 2015, beloved son of the late Salvatore and Beatrice (Dunn) Piccolo; cherished brother of Rick (Sally), Karen, Debra, Michael (Betsy), Geoffrey (Jeannine) Piccolo, Suzanne (Louis) Piccolo-Giardina and the late Pamela Astran; special friend of Dawn Mele; survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many loving friends. Family will be present on Friday 3-8 PM at the...
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David L. Penna
April 16, 1952 - January 19, 2015
PENNA - David L. January 19, 2015.Beloved husband of Nicole (Malkiewicz) Penna; devoted father of Erica, David, Emily and the late Alexandra Penna; son of the lateLeonard Penna and Dorothy (late Pat) Grillo; brother of Steve, Michael (Janet), John, Leonard (Judy), Lawrence (Patti) and the late WilliamPenna; also survived by nieces, nephews and extended family. Family present for memorial...
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Michael R. Nasca, Sr.
November 16, 1925 - January 12, 2015
NASCA - Michael R., Sr. January 12, 2015, husband of the late Dolores (Muscarello) Nasca; father of Michael R. (Marian) Nasca Jr. and Mary Ann Nasca; grandfather of Lisa (Daniel) Hare, Andrea, Michael Paul (Shannon MacFarlane) and Brian; great-grandfather of Nixon Michael; son of the late Joseph and Rosa (Biondilillo) Nasca; brother of the late Frank (Marge), late Joseph, late Charles (Louise)...
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George J. Mancuso
January 9, 2015
MANCUSO - George J.January 9, 2015, beloved husband of Rosalie F. (nee Battaglia); loving father of Trish R. Nixon; dear stepfather of Ronald (Jo Anne) Oldfield, Deborah (Michael) Mistal, Anthony (Katrina) and Carrie Pici; brother of the late Louis Mancuso; son of the late James and Katherine Mancuso; survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 6...
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Robert Solfrank
November 30, 1923 - December 19, 2014
SOLFRANK - Robert, December 19, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Cecelia (Leahy) Solfrank; father of Charles M. Solfrank, Margaret "Peggy" (Frank)Castronovo and Diane Wright; grandfather of Maryann Solfrank; Family will be present on Sunday from 1-5 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from...
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Antonino Burgio
November 16, 1930 - November 30, 2014
BURGIO - Antonino November 30, 2014, beloved husband of Anna (Gibaldi) Burgio; loving father of Vincenza (Angelo) Lauria, Charles Burgio (Kathleen Waddell) and Angela (Joseph) LoTempio; former father-in-law of Lisa Burgio; cherished grandfather of Vincenza Gina (David) Houck, Anna (Scott) Greco, Cristina (Adam) Porter, Julian and Christian Burgio, Gino and Joseph LoTempio; great-grandfather of...
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Jenny Scorsone
August 16, 1920 - November 27, 2014
SCORSONE - Jenny J. (nee Viscouso)November 27, 2014, wife of the late Rosario L. Scorsone; daughter of the late Angelo and Angeline (Girafice) Viscouso; sister of Michael Viscouso and the late Mary Tyson, Louis and Charles Viscouso; survived by nieces and nephews; dear friend of Ronald and Donella; dear neighbor of Ellie. Friends will be present for visitation on Monday from 10-11 AM followed by...
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Catherine J. Gorski
March 2, 1920 - November 8, 2014
GORSKI - Catherine J. (nee DiPasquale) November 8, 2014, wife of the late Frank Gorski; sister of Sarah (late Emil) Iacovino, Providence (late Stuart) Winans, Lucy (late Sam) Ministero, Mary Sciandra, RoseAnn (late Angelo) Rizzo, late John (Bernice), late Frank (late Eleanore), late Joseph (late Mary), late Anthony (late Ann) DiPasquale, late Grace (late Thomas) Pitisi and late Frances (Dominic)...
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Jacqueline O'Neil
October 21, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Perna, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home, Buffalo, NY.
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Marie Ciali
June 27, 1931 - October 5, 2014
CIALI - Marie (nee Parisi) October 5, 2014, wife of the late Charles; loving mother of Mary Ann Ciali, Anthony (Randy Washburn) Ciali and Christine (Phillip) Porto; grandmother of Nicole, David, Gina, Cara and Mia; great-grandmother of five; devoted aunt of Charlie Dominico; predeceased by three sisters and two brothers; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Wednesday, 4-8...
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Joseph Angelo Paternostro
January 28, 1940 - September 21, 2014
PATERNOSTRO - Joseph A.September 21, 2014, son of the late John and Josephine (Dentice) Paternostro; brother of Barbara Battista andthe late Antonia Kustra; uncle of John and Francesca Battista. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invitedto attend a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Anthony of Padua Church, Friday at 9:30 AM. In lieu offlowers, contributions in Joe's name may...
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Mary Cino-Ciaravino
March 14, 1928 - August 27, 2014
CIARAVINO - Mary (nee Lauricella) August 27, 2014; beloved wife of the late Leo Ciaravino, late John Daleo and the late Thomas Cino, Sr.; mother of Joanne Cino, Tamie (Kihm) Hoefler and Thomas Cino, Jr.; grandmother of Jason Witkowski, Eric Jones, Kihm, Jr., Jeffrey, Amanda Hoefler, Alexis and Alyssa Cino; great-grandmother of seven; predeceased by one sister and four brothers. Family will be...
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Mario Costanzo
October 20, 1921 - August 18, 2014
COSTANZO - MarioAugust 18, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Leonilda Costanzo; devoted father of Angelo M. (Johanna and the late Rosemary) Costanzo, Angela M.(Robert) Jaworski and Anthony (Camille) Costanzo; loving grandfather of Pauline (Michael) Will, Frances, Angelo (Wendy), Anthony, Kevin and DavidCostanzo, Michael and Christina Jaworski; great-grandfather of Angelo M. III, Maria, Mario,...
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Maria Campanella
May 7, 1936 - August 7, 2014
CAMPANELLA - Maria "Marietta"August 7, 2014, age 78, from Montedoro, Sicily, daughter of the late Calogero and Calogera (Alfano) Campanella; adored sister of Onofria (late Salvatore) Milazzo, Gaetana, Mario (Kathleen), Carmela Campanella and Rita (Angelo) Falcone; also survived and loved by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present on Sunday from 4-8 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS...
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Frances Ann Golding
January 26, 1954 - July 31, 2014
GOLDING - Frances A. (nee Puma)July 31, 2014, beloved wife of Todd; devoted mother of Renee and Bradley Golding; cherished grandmother of Taylor Culkins; daughter of the late Joseph and Antoinette (LoBue) Puma; sister of Samuel (Kari) Puma; aunt of Joseph (Jennifer) Puma; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Family will be present on Sunday from 2-6 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS...
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Muriel Catherine Dickout
January 4, 1927 - July 22, 2014
DICKOUT - Muriel C. July 22, 2014, beloved wife of the late Daniel A. Dickout, Sr.; cherished mother of Daniel A. (Jani) Collins, Edward N. (Bonnie) Reulbach, William Reulbach, Mary (Robert) Ralph, Patrick (Iris) Reulbach and Ellen (Keith) Paul; sister of William (Ella) Reulbach; also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Family will be present on...
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Mary S. Campo
July 21, 2014
CAMPO - Mary S. (nee Augello)Age 97, July 21, 2014, beloved wife of the late John P. Campo; loving mother of Rose (late Robert) Banaszakand John (Shelagh) Campo of Toronto; dearest grandmother of Mark Banaszak, Lynne (Eric) Karlsen, Bryan(Amy) and Jennifer Campo; dear greatgrandmother of Zachary, Nick Karlsen, Kelsey, Taylor Banaszak and CalefCampo; sister of Helen (late Augustino) Ricotta of...
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John Stephan Pelc
March 27, 1949 - June 19, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Perna, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home, Buffalo, NY.
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Yolanda Lauricella
January 5, 1938 - June 9, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Perna, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home, Buffalo, NY.
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Loretta M. Cino
August 23, 1935 - May 20, 2014
CINO - Loretta M. (nee Alfano), May 20, 2014. Beloved wife of Gasper "Gabby'' Cino; mother of Sandra (Daniel) Bozek and Susan (Dan) Marino; grandmother of Ricky, Michael Marino, Joseph and Kristin Bozek; sister of the late Michelina (Anthony) Puntoriero; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present on Thursday from 4-8 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave...
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Joseph S. Pellicci
January 13, 1931 - May 12, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Perna, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home, Buffalo, NY.
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Jane Marie Galioto
June 26, 1942 - May 9, 2014
GALIOTO - Jane M. May 9, 2014. Beloved sister of Charlotte (Joseph) Sardina; daughter of the late Biagio and Josephine (Territo) Galioto; aunt of Michelle (Anthony) Diminuco; great-aunt of Joseph Diminuco. Family be present on Monday from 4-8 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St....
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Margaret G. Spitler
February 15, 1923 - May 8, 2014
SPITLER - Margaret G. (nee Grannis), May 8, 2014, beloved wife of the late Richard W. Spitler; dear mother of Rick, Kevin W. (Mary Elaine), Marcia J., Mark (Madonna) and Kirk A. (Lisa) Spitler; also survived by nine grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren; sister of Joan M. (late Alfred) Roy; sister-in-law of Helene (late William) Spitler; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may...
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Salvatore Apostolo
October 4, 1935 - April 22, 2014
APOSTOLO - Salvatore April 22, 2014; beloved husband of Angela (nee Rago); loving father of Louisa (Michael) Streer, Giovanna Apostolo Crawford and Josie (Bartolo) Panepinto; dear grandfather of Jonathan, Michael, Jacob, Laura, Bartolo, Dante and Isabela; son of the late Salvatore and Luigia Apostolo; dear brother of Guiseppina (late Mario) Ragusa and Cologero (Guiseppina) Apostolo. Friends may...
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Charles Milazzo
March 1, 1936 - April 12, 2014
MILAZZO - CharlesApril 12, 2014, beloved husband of Marie (Caputi) Milazzo; loving father of Carolyn (Tom) Zawadzki and Linda (Norm) Nuessle; devoted grandfather of Valerie Jonas and Jessica Zawadzki; great-grandfather of Gia Sullivan; brother of Maria (Mario) Campanella; predeceased by two brothers and two sisters; survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4...
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Joseph P. Falzone
February 3, 1952 - April 2, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Perna, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home, Buffalo, NY.
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Guiseppe Buongiovanni
May 10, 1924 - March 19, 2014
BUONGIOVANNI - Giuseppe "Joe" March 19, 2014, husband of Rose (Cammarata) Buongiovanni; brother of Antonietta Buongiovanni, the late Pietro Bongiovanni and Beatrice Comito; also survived by many nieces and nephews in Italy. Family will be present Sunday 2-6 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian...
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Joanne Sabia
October 19, 1939 - March 10, 2014
SABIA - Joanne (Panebianco) March 10, 2014, beloved mother of DawnMarie (Philip) Cordero; devoted Nana of Alyssa Marie and Richard Thomas Slinkosky; daughter of the late Carmela Ameroso; sister of Michael (late Theresa) and late Salvatore "Sonny" Sabia; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Friday 3-7 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. Family...
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Lucy T. Coppola
December 19, 1911 - February 25, 2014
COPPOLA - Lucy T. (nee Puma) Age 102, February 25, 2014, wife of the late Frank Coppola; loving mother of Vincent (Sandra) and Lee (Lee) Coppola; dear grandmother of Lisa, Suzanne (Peter Bain), Frank, Michael (Marie Turner) Coppola, Julie (Douglas) Cox and Amy (Michael) Manning; great-grandmother of nine; daughter of the late Liberante and Sebastiana (Gianni) Puma; sister of Mary (late Sebastian)...
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Margaret Nostro
June 7, 1926 - February 17, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Perna, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home, Buffalo, NY.
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Frances E. Vella
August 22, 1922 - February 4, 2014
VELLA - Frances E.(nee Croglio )Frances went to rejoin her beloved husband, Vincent "Jim'' Vella on February 4, 2014. Born in Buffalo, she was theyoungest daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine Croglio. Cherished mother of Barbara and Michael Cioffi, Geraldand Sheila Vella and Cynthia and David Chiarmonte. Loving Grandma of Alicia and Hannes Dziak, Emily and AdamLineen, Jeffrey and Jennifer...
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Barbara M. Marranca
February 3, 1933 - January 27, 2014
MARRANCA - Barbara M. (nee Choloff )January 27, 2014; wife of the late Nicholas Marranca; loving mother of Rose Marie Marranca-Neri, Alma(David) Marranca-Ceccarelli, Angela (Alan) Belknap, Carm (Paula Jo Hearn) Marranca and Barbara (Robert)Comfort; nani of six. Family will be present on Wednesday from 3-7 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTSFUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave., where prayers will be...
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Donald Fry
December 28, 1948 - January 24, 2014
January 24, 2014; beloved husband of the late Mary Jane "Sissy" (Winkler) Fry; son of the late James and Jean Fry; brother of Brian (Elizabeth), Marcia (Donna Ahrend), Warren, late James W. Jr.( Sonya) and the late David C. Fry; uncle of Rebecca, James W. III (Desiree), Emily, Christopher, Charles Fry and Katy (Brian) Swatland; great-uncle of three. Family will be present for memorial visitation...
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Mary H. Chimera
March 4, 1921 - January 22, 2014
CHIMERA - Mary H. (nee Salerno), January 22, 2014. Wife of the late Salvatore, beloved mother of Maria Chimera; grandmother of Kyle (Dorothy) and Michael Buffton; great-grandmother of Slone Buffton; daughter of the late Vincent and Rosaria (Lombardo) Salerno; sister of the late Frances (late Charles) Ippolito and Angeline (late Robert) Krug; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be...
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June B. Costello
January 21, 2014
COSTELLO - June B. (nee Friedman)January 21, 2014, beloved wife of Joseph S. Costello; cherished mother of Margot Bennett, Marcus Costello,Pandora (Louis) LiVecchi and Chloe Costello; loving grandmother of Louis and Shania LiVecchi. Friends may callThursday 5-8 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. Buffalo. FuneralPrivate. Flowers gratefully declined. Condolences may be...
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Brian Thayer
April 10, 1950 - January 13, 2014
THAYER - Brian F.January 13, 2014. Husband of Sharon (Kubisch) Thayer; father of Kathryn and Alex Thayer; grandfather of Elijah Ross;son of Elizabeth (Burglund) and the late James Thayer; brother of Michael (Maggie) Thayer, Alison (Michael) DiFiore,late Ann Cook and late Cheryl Thayer; also survived by nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation at the PERNA,DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel...
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Brian F. Thayer
January 13, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Perna, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home, Buffalo, NY.
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Mary R. Russo
February 27, 1917 - December 24, 2013
RUSSO - Mary R. (nee Esposito), December 24, 2013, beloved wife of the late Samuel Russo; mother of JoAnn (late Edward) Ciecierega, Diane (Vincent) Territo, Deborah Kassem and the late Russell Russo; grandmother of Dawn, Denise, Mark, Russell, Danny, Danielle, Terry and Michelle; great grandmother of Casey, Tyler and Laila; predeceased by three sisters and four brothers. Family will be present on...
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Caroline D. Spasiano
October 27, 1924 - December 20, 2013
SPASIANO - Caroline D. (nee Incao)December 20, 2013, beloved wife of the late Raymond A. Spasiano; mother of Raymond (Ann), Don (Patricia) and John (Michelle) Spasiano; grandmother of Michael, Jack, Gabriel (Kimberly) Spasiano; great-grandmother of Gabriel and Ava; sister of Carm (Thomas) Vizziai and the late Joseph (Mary) Incao. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a...
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Fannie Chiarmonte
March 19, 1914 - December 19, 2013
CHIARMONTE - Fannie (nee Laporta)December 19, 2013, wife of the late Vincent J. Chiarmonte; loving mother of Joseph (Judy) Chiarmonte, Loretta (Jim)Davern, Frances (Steve) Trimper and Melanie Chiarmonte; grandmother of five; great-grandmother of three; sister of Rose (late Albert) Benevento, late Thomas (Mary) and the late Andrew (Sally), Michael (Laura), Santa, Santo "Sonny" (Nina),Josephine,...
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John F. Farrell
September 20, 1947 - November 21, 2013
FARRELL - John F.Entered into rest November 21, 2013, beloved son of Eleanor M. Farrell Wickham and the late Nicholas B. Farrell, Sr.; loving brother of Nicholas B. (Renee) Farrell, Jr.; uncle of Shelli (James) Younger; great-uncle of Paul and Payton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30 AM at St. Louis Church, 780 Main St. (at Edward St.), Buffalo. John was a graduate...
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Henry T. Potter, Jr.
October 6, 1925 - November 16, 2013
Henry Thomas (Tom) Potter Jr. of Hallandale Beach, Florida passed away on November 16, 2013 at the age of 88, following a brief illness. Mr. Potter was born on October 6, 1925 in Olean, New York. His Parents were Henry Thomas Potter Sr. (Bennett, Colorado) and Helen LaStrange Potter (Olean, New York). He was also predeceased by his brother the late David Potter (late Mary Louise) Buffalo, NY...
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Alfonse J. Ruggiero
July 20, 1925 - November 15, 2013
RUGGIERO - Alfonse J.November 15, 2013, beloved husband of 63 years to Beatrice (Tripoli) Ruggiero; loving father of Phyllis (James)Honan, Dawn Puglisi and Joseph (Jaime) Ruggiero; grandfather of Marc (Kate), Kelly Honan, Sal, Jason Puglisi,Matthew and Zachary Ruggiero; greatgrandfather of Cal and Chase Honan; son of the late John and Philomena(Brizzi) Ruggiero; brother of Grace (John) Como, John...
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Rosalie C. Alessi
January 6, 1938 - September 13, 2013
ALESSI - Rosalie C.September 13, 2013, daughter of the late Joseph and Patricia (Agliata) Alessi; sister of Antoinette (late Bruce)Cavanaugh and Charles (Mary) Alessi; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.Family will be present on Monday from 3-7 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1306Hertel Ave., where prayers will be offered Tuesday at 9:30 am...
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Frances D'Arata
September 9, 2013
D'ARATA - Frances September 9, 2013, sister of Edward (Rita) Darata; predeceased by seven sisters and two brothers; survived by many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A private funeral service was held at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com
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Walter R. Willows
December 26, 1951 - July 8, 2013
WILLOWS - Walter R. "Wally" July 8, 2013, beloved husband and best friend of Susan (Genco) Willows; loving Dad of Jaclyn and Christopher Willows; grandfather of Keira; son of the late Walter and Bernice (Hoch) Willows; proud son-in-law of Sam and Dolores Genco; brother-in-law of Mary (Doug) Genco-Jones, Nancy (Rob) Genco-Mueller and Mark Genco, D.O.; uncle of Robbie Brant and Tyler Mueller....
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Mae J. Young
January 7, 1933 - July 5, 2013
YOUNG - Mae Jean (nee Sinatra) July 5, 2013, wife of the late Joseph Young; mother of Jeffrey and Todd (Michelle) Young; grandmother of Julia, Caitlin and Alexis; daughter of the late Leonard and Angela (Gallarino) Sinatra; sister of Rose (late Elmer) Preston and the late Anthony (Brenda) Sinatra. Family will be present on Sunday from 2-6 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1306...
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Gaetana Ida Alioto
May 29, 1920 - June 7, 2013
ALIOTO - Gaetana "Ida"(nee Balestreire) June 7, 2013, wife of the late Joseph P. Alioto; mother of Sandra (Don) McCabe; grandmother of Brian (Angela) Dobmeier, Beth (Paul) Chambers and Joshua Dobmeier; great-grandmother of Zachary, Ariel and Melissa Dobmeier,Bella and Miles Chambers; daughter of the late Gaetano and Dorathea (Busalacchi) Balestreire; sister of Jennie (late Mario) and the late...
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Antoinette Mancuso
August 20, 1929 - June 4, 2013
MANCUSO - Antoinette"Toni" (nee Licata)June 4, 2013, beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Mancuso; dear mother of Richard (Elizabeth) and Samuel (Patricia)Mancuso; grandmother of Stephanie, Kevin and Michelle; sister of the late Joseph, John and JamesLicata. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at St. Margaret's Church, 1395 Hertel Ave. at 9 AM.Please share your condolences at www...
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Rose C. Vento
April 30, 1919 - June 2, 2013
VENTO - Rose C. (nee Morreale) June 2, 2013 wife of the late Anthony J. Vento; mother of Leonard A. (Mary) Vento, Beverly A. (Thomas) Donnelly and Marlene R. Vento; grandmother of Evelyn R. (Sean) McManus, Kathleen M. (Michael) Cefalo, Thomas A. (Laura), Anthony T. (Kristin) Donnelly, Melissa R. (Joseph) Brash; great-grandmother of Margaret and Thomas Donnelly; sister of Mildred (late Russell)...
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Khalil Y. Hazzan
January 24, 1923 - May 30, 2013
HAZZAN - Khalil Y. May 30, 2013. Beloved husband of Judy; beloved father of Ihab (Michelle), Siwar (Gary) Raymond, Elie (Teresa Antholzner) Hazzan; dear grandfather of Alex, Andy, Emma, Charlie. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from Holy Spirit RC Church Monday at 9:30. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Tributes: www...
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Cora M. Vizzi
October 23, 1927 - May 27, 2013
VIZZI - Cora M. (nee Disanti) "Fra" May 27, 2013; beloved wife of the late Vincent A. Vizzi; loving mother of Charlotte (David) Majeski, Anthony (Cynthia) Vizzi and Annie (Joseph) LoCicero; cherished grandmother of Paul and Laura Majeski, Brandon and Michael Vizzi, Daniel (Christina) and Joseph LoCicero; sister of the late Joann "Mickey" (Bill) Gates; beloved aunt of the Gates family. Family will...
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Anthony J. Rossi
April 17, 1926 - May 9, 2013
ROSSI- Anthony J. May 9,2013, beloved husband of Suzann (Abendschein) Rossi; loving father of Richard (Jane) Rossi, Cheryl (Michael) Montante, Christine Doxbeck and Daniel (Kim Rossi; grandfather of seven; great-grandfather of one; son of the late Frank and Anna (Realmuto) Rossi; brother of Frank (Ollie), late Catherine, late Paul (Sue) Rossi, late Adeline (Tony) Malucci. Family present on Monday...
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Maureen M. Morino
May 5, 1954 - April 26, 2013
MORINO - Maureen M. (nee Daly) April 26, 2013, beloved wife of Paul Morino; mother of Nicholas, Anthony and Daniel Morino; daughter of the late Gerald and Patricia (Sheehan) Daly; sister of Kathleen Daly, Pauline Seth, Timothy and the late Mark Daly; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial on Mondayfrom Holy Spirit Church at 9 AM...
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Antoinette G. Fina
May 19, 1926 - April 7, 2013
FINA - Antoinette G. (nee Perla), April 7, 2013, beloved mother of Gregory A., Anthony M. and Pamela A. Fina Braccio (Joseph); dear grandmother of Carmen and Elena Braccio; sister of the late Jeanette DiPasquale and Clara Larzelere. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave., Buffalo where prayers will be offered Thursday at 9:30 followed by a...
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Mary M. Perrone
August 12, 1951 - March 26, 2013
PERRONE - Mary M. March 26, 2013. Daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Sicari) Perrone; sister of Paulette (late Louis) Benedetti and Joy (Thomas) Kurzdorfer; aunt of Alyson and Amy Benedetti and Max, Stephen and Rebecca Kurzdorfer. Family will be present for memorial visitation on Friday from 4-7 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. Family and friends are invited to...
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Carmela Campofelice
January 20, 1916 - March 14, 2013
CAMPOFELICE - Carmela (nee Molisse)March 14, 2013, wife of the late Thomas Campofelice; mother of Phyllis (Pasquale) Cristiano and the late Frank(late Sharon) Campofelice; grandmother of James and Pasquale Jr. Cristiano, Carmella (James) Mahoney and ThomasCampofelice; great-grandmother of Kristen, Jessica, James, Elizabeth and Vincent; predeceased by two brothersand one sister. Family and friends...
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Mary E. Bandinelli
March 29, 1922 - March 12, 2013
BANDINELLI - Mary E. (nee Cedro)March 12, 2013, beloved wife of 67 years to Anthony Bandinelli; devoted mother to Victor (Debra) Bandinelli, Susan(James) Watters and Carmen (Donna) Bandinelli; loving grandmother of six and great-grandmother of one; daughterof the late Dominic and Assunta (Vetetrie) Cedro; sister of late Guido (Ann) Cedro and the late Rose (Leonard)Cancilla, Catherine (Edward)...
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Eleonora A. Gangarossa
November 1, 1927 - March 8, 2013
GANGAROSSA - Eleonora (nee Agro)Eleonora entered into rest on March 08, 2013, age 85, surrounded by her loving family. She is beloved wife of the late Joseph Gangarossa; loving mother of Charles M. (Jou jou); cherished grandmother of seven Joulet (Eric), Joseph, Paul (Nellie), Remi, Tony, Sergio and Marco; great-grandmother of four; daughter of Calogero Agro' and Margherita Salvaggio, sister of...
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Thomas C. Joyce
October 21, 1950 - March 6, 2013
JOYCE - Thomas C. March 6, 2013; husband of Linda (Tuttle) Joyce; loving father of Gilbert Joyce; son of the late Thomas and Joanne (Poth) Joyce; brother of Michael (Carolyn Guyer) Joyce, Kathleen (late Daniel) Glascott, Susan (Gary) Eager, Mary(John) Young, Rosemary Joyce (Russell Sheptak), Brian (Nanette), and Timothy (Connie) Joyce; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will be...
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Stephen R. Stachowski
April 28, 1975 - March 4, 2013
STACHOWSKI - Stephen R. March 4, 2013, beloved fiance of Megan McCormick; expectant father of Maura Joan; son of Robert (Bonnie) and the late Maura Stachowski; brother of Robert (Lisa) Stachowski, Kim Caruana and Sheila Stachowski; stepbrother of Richard and Julie Lathan; also survived by many dear, devoted friends and relatives. Family present Friday 4-8 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL...
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Antoinette A. Tirone
October 6, 1921 - February 27, 2013
TIRONE - Antoinette A. (nee Bevilacqua)February 27, 2013, beloved wife of the late Joseph G. Tirone; loving mother of John (Margaret), Denise M. andthe late Salvatore (Marilyn) Tirone Sr.; dear grandmother of Salvatore Tirone Jr. and Joseph Tirone; dearestgreat-grandmother of Angelina and Jordan Tirone; sister of Joseph, John (Dolores), Angela Bevilacqua andthe late Anthony, Josephine (Joe)...
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Melvin C. Emert
April 14, 1958 - February 20, 2013
Melvin C. EmertFebruary 21, 2013. Suddenly, beloved son of the late Melvin L. and Jeanette (Vaccaro) Emert; dear brother of Sharon (George) Saxton of Ft. Erie, Ontario and Christine (Richard) Salembier of Williamsville and the late Donald W. Emert; also survived by two nephews. Mel repaired electronics and antique radios, he also was an avid lover of music and the guitar. Private services were...
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Joani Krause
November 25, 1948 - February 18, 2013
KRAUSE - Joan M."Joani"February 18, 2013. Beloved mother of Eileen (Norm Fry) Krause; loving grandmother to Samantha Star Shotwell; sisterof Howard (Maureen), Keith (Donna) Krause, Joyce (Norm) Anderson and Nancy (Joe) Aiken. Family will be presentfor memorial visitation on Thursday from 4-7 PM followed by a Memorial Service at the PERNA, DENGLER,ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. Online...
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Scott D. Vershay
July 7, 1958 - February 8, 2013
VERSHAY - Scott DavidsonSuddenly, February 8, 2013, age 54, beloved husband of Mary Louise (Bermel); dear father of Madalyn E., and Wilson D.; son of Donald A. and Patricia B. Vershay; brother of Donna Vershay (John Duvall), Deanna (Scott) Donnelly; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call Monday 4-8 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave....
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Faye Leggio
May 2, 1934 - January 6, 2013
LEGGIO - Faye (nee Moran) January 6, 2013, loving wife of the late Martin Leggio; adored mother of Mary (David) Dickman, John (Laurie) and Joseph (Amy) Leggio; grandmother of Jennifer, Lauren Matteliano, John Martin, Chris, Robbie and NicoleLeggio; sister of Richard, Jack, James (Karen), Margaret, Michael (Cindy) Moran and the late Mary Ann (Richard) Bojczek; also survived by many loving nieces...
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Parthenopi P. Pozantides
November 12, 1926 - January 6, 2013
POZANTIDES - Parthenopi P. "Poppy" (nee Savvidis) January 6, 2013, beloved wife of the late Lordanis "Jordan"; dear mother of Louis J.; dear grandmother of Kaliope and Jordan Pozantides; sister of the late Alex and Nicholas Savvidis; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present on Friday 4-8 PM. A Trisagion Service will be held at 7:30 PM. Prayers will be...
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Linda A. Fiorella
June 21, 1947 - January 4, 2013
FIORELLA - Linda A. (nee Taschetta)January 4, 2013, beloved wife of the late John C. Fiorella Jr.; dear mother of John (Michele) Fiorella, Edward Fiorellaand Christina Melius; grandmother of Joanna, John and Jenna; daughter of the late Joseph and Stella Taschetta;daughter-in-law of the late John C. Sr. and Annie Fiorella; sister of Joseph (Diane), Robert (Patty) and Michael(Vickie) Taschetta;...
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Phyllis J. Vitaris
December 31, 1929 - December 20, 2012
Phyllis J. Vitaris (nee Parisi), December 20, 2012. In lieu of flowers family requests contributions be made to Hospice Buffalo or Alzheimer's Association of Buffalo.
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Lidia Salvagno
October 26, 1919 - December 18, 2012
SALVAGNO - Lidia(nee Destradi)December 18, 2012, beloved wife of 42 years of the late Francesco Salvagno; devoted mother of Rita (Mike) Anthony;loving Nonna of Julia Lucia and Sarah Rose Anthony; sister of Gioconda (late Nino) Steffe and the late Lucilla (lateNino) Gerin; also survived by nieces and a nephew, all of Italy. Family and friends are invited to attend a Massof Christian Burial...
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John J. Vella
January 9, 1928 - December 15, 2012
VELLA - John J. December 15, 2012, beloved husband of 62 years to Carol (Ricatone) Vella; giving father of Linda Barnesand Kathy (Michael) Donaldson; loving grandfather of Erika (Russell) Marranca, Ryan Donaldson, Jennifer (Terry)Brandenburg, Glorianna, Peter (Marissa) Barnes; great-grandfather of four; brother of Vincenetta Cardinale and the late Lena Guarino and Vincent Vella. Family present...
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Paula Mauger
May 25, 1963 - December 15, 2012
MAUGER - Paula (nee Benevento) December 15, 2012, daughter of Rose (LaPorta) and the late Albert Benevento; sister of Mary Jo Ostrum (Dr. Arthur Ostrum) and Frances (Paul) Pawlik; aunt of Jason (Linda) Pawlik and Adam Ostrum; beloved friend of James Popielarz. Family will be present on Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave., where prayers will be offered...
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Eileen D. Nigro
August 30, 1949 - December 8, 2012
NIGRO - Eileen D. (nee Zagara) December 8, 2012, beloved wife of Richard Nigro Sr.; dear mother of Daniel, Joseph, DeAnna Nigro; stepmother of Christine Sarago and Richard Nigro Jr.; dearest Nani of William, Samantha, Richard III, Anthony and Joseph; sister of John (Marie), Frank (Ellen) and Thomas (Kathy) Zagara; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7...
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Arnold A. Sayler
December 17, 1936 - November 16, 2012
Sayler, Arnold A,. December 17, 1936 - November 16, 2012 surrounded by his loving familyLoving husband of 53 years to the late Joan (nee Lyman) Sayler, beloved father of Rick Sayler, Charles "Bud"(Molly) Sayler, Cindy (Ken) Czaja, Susan (Charles) Battaglia, Lynn DiPalma, cherished grandfather of nine and great- grandfather of one; also survived by sisters, nieces and nephews. Friends may call...
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Bernice A. O'Brien
June 26, 1923 - November 6, 2012
O'BRIEN - Bernice A. (nee Eller) November 6, 2012, beloved wife of the late Henry J. O'Brien; loving mother of Eileen A. (John) Yager, Sharon A. (Fred) Shaya, Michael J., Patrick J., Timothy J. (Christine) and Daniel J. (Karen) O'Brien; grandmother of 18; great-grandmother of 22; daughter of the late Dison and Lassie (Wood) Eller; predeceased by eight sisters and three brothers;...
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Angela M. Sandusky
March 2, 1924 - October 4, 2012
SANDUSKY - Angela M. (nee Testa )October 4, 2012; wife of the late Robert Sandusky; daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Buttita) Testa; sister ofMary (late Martin) Oliveri, late Michael (Louise) Testa, late Joseph (late Lee) Testa, late Katherine (late Russell)Totaro and late John (late Catherine) Testa; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present on Sundayfrom 1-5 PM at the...
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Leonardo Giangreco, Sr.
September 3, 1948 - September 30, 2012
GIANGRECO - Leonardo Sr.September 30, 2012; beloved husband of Nancy J. (nee Lagattuta); loving father of John (Betsy), Frank, and Leonardo Giangreco Jr.; dearest grandfather of Isabella and John; brother of Salvatore (Josephine), Mary Giangreco, Lena (John Paul) Santroni and Joseph (Vera) Giangreco. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTSFUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel...
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Jennie Piccione
December 2, 1929 - September 20, 2012
PICCIONE - Jennie (nee Gucciardo) September 20, 2012, wife of the late Anthony Piccione; mother of Anthony (Catherine Bottita) and late Charles Piccione; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will be present on Sunday from 2-5 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. Family and friends are asked to assemble for aMass of Christian Burial celebrated from St....
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Andrea J. Frandina
December 22, 1983 - September 15, 2012
September 15, 2012, beloved daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Polino) Frandina; loving sister of Catherine and Lisa Frandina; granddaughter of the late Frank and Rose Frandina and George and Josephine Polino; survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Family will be present on Tuesday from 3-8 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. Family and friends are...
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Anthony J. Marranca
April 1, 1918 - August 28, 2012
MARRANCA - Anthony J. August 28, 2012, beloved son of the late Carmelo and Rosa Marranca; loving brother of Angeline (late Ret. Lt. Col. Angelo) Piccillo, Catherine, Rose Marie and the late Nicholas (Barbara) Marranca; survived by eight nieces and nephews and eleven great-nieces and nephews and Maxie too. Friends may call Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL...
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Michael P. Ralph
February 6, 1954 - August 19, 2012
RALPH - Michael P.August 19, 2012, son of the late Dorothy (Bidwell) and Gerald Ralph; brother of Robert (Mary), Jerry Ralph and the late Jill McHugh; uncle of Paul, Bryan and Kevin Ralph; also survived by many close and caring friends. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5-6:30 PM, followed by a memorial service at 6:30 from the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. In lieu of...
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William R. Carey
March 11, 1957 - August 14, 2012
CAREY - William R., Jr. "Bill" August 14, 2012, beloved father of Melanie (Timothy) Lehner, Louis and Roxanne Carey; grandfather of Brandon, Makayla and Paige Lehner; fiance of Tammy Kingman; son of William R. Carey Sr. and the late Ann M. Ralabate; former husband of Lisa Masiello and Loreen Baker; brother of Rosalie (Frank) Magliette, Thomas (Michelle), Louis, John (Annette) and Frank (Jeanette...
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