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George Nowadly
NOWADLY-George January 2, 2008.
Beloved husband of Bridget M. (O'Brien); dear father of Rose Ann Pagan, Robert (Lynne), Patricia Janicki, Margaret (Philip Serafino) Nowadly and Bridget (Mickey) Ciravino; loving grandfather of Robert Jr. and Sean Nowadly, Michael and Melissa Ciravino, Shannon and Anthony Burvid and Alisha Janicki; brother of Walter (late Adelaide) Nowadly and the late John (Ann), Michael (late Sophie) and Joseph (late Marie) Nowadly.
Friends may call Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 10:00 AM at the Church of the Holy Family (Please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Mount Arenaeus c/o Fr. Louis McCormick, PO Box 100, W. Clarksville, NY 14786. Online register book at www.CANNANFH.com
JAYNES-Douglas W.
January 9, 2008 of Williamsville N.Y. Beloved husband of Doris V.; dear father of Janice Jaynes; step-father of Patricia (Audel) Hicks, John M. (Hillary) Vallie, James E. (Donna) Vallie; loving grandfather of Carrie Lea Sauls, Lori Herzig, Sean Vallie, Brittany and Michael Vallie and great-grandfather of Jordan and Garrett Herzig; brother of the late June Meindl. Services private. Arrangements by the HARRY A. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 1/10/2008.
Hogan, William J.
January 7, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Helen (O'Connor); dear father of James (Denise), Eileen (Robert) Walsh, William (Virginia "Ginny) Hogan and the late John G. Hogan; loving grandfather of Michael, Timothy, Daniel, Kateri Walsh, Sean and Patrick Hogan; brother of Paul ((Patricia "Patsy) Hogan, Theresa (Theodore) Weber of Pittsford, NY, the late John Hogan and Marie (late Michael) Culligan. Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Road., Friday at 9:30 AM and from St. John Vianney Church at 10:00 AM. Friends may call Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of Buffalo. Mr. Hogan was an investigator for Erie County District Attorneys office, member of the Knights of Columbus Council #184, and retired Buffalo Police Officer and was a WW II Navy Veteran. Online register book at www.CANNANFH.com
Robert M. Grabowski
GRABOWSKI-Robert M. Of Buffalo, entered into rest March 23, 2008, beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Hammermiller) Grabowski; devoted father of Linda J. (Jerry) Fial and the late Michael Grabowski; cherished grandfather of Lindsey and Lauren; loving son of the late Henry V. and Geneva (nee Gomlak) Grabowski; also survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation. Private service. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel).
Mario J. Galante
GALANTE-Mario J. March 31, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Louise R. (nee Miranda) Galante; dear father of Russell D. (Denise), Michael J. (Shari) and Richard M. (Janice) Galante; loving grandfather of Sarah, Amanda, Laura, Justin, Eric, Michael, Kaitlyn, Danielle and Patrick; great grandfather of Brandon; brother of the late Michael Galante. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave. Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where funeral services will be held Friday at 9:00 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church (Englewood Ave.) at 9:30 AM.
Lois M. (Downey) Harmon
HARMON-Lois M. (Downey) April 7, 2008; wife of the late Kevin C. Harmon; devoted mother and friend of Kevin C. (Dawn), John W. (Barb), Laura (Charles) Priore, Edward J. and Patrick F. (Catherine) Harmon; loving grandmother of eight grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, the late Shannon Harmon and six great-grandchildren; sister of the late Robert Downey and Esther (Francis) Lipka; dearest aunt of Francis (Dorothy) Lipka, Patricia (Richard) Cwick and Alice Harmon Sontag; like a mother to Janice E. Kahl.
Friends may call Thursday from 4-8 PM at the (Buffalo Chapel) THOMAS H. MCCARTHY FUNERAL HOME, 1975 Seneca St., 825-4454, where funeral will be held Friday morning at 9:30 and from the Church of the Holy Family at 10:00. Lois was a retired detective with the Buffalo Police Department. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to Sisters of Mercy, 625 Abbott Rd., Buffalo, 14220.
John S. Dempsey, longtime Buffalo police officer
May 18, 1926 — May 17, 2008
John S. Dempsey was an old-fashioned police officer who walked a beat in the heyday of his career several decades ago.
Mr. Dempsey, who retired from the Buffalo Police Department in the mid-1970s, died Saturday in his home in South Buffalo. He was 81.
Born in Buffalo, he was a graduate of Seneca Vocational High School.
Mr. Dempsey, who was known to his friends and family as Jack, served in the Navy during World War II, based in the Pacific Theater.
He joined the Buffalo police force after the war. In 1963, he received awards for bravery for running into a burning home and rescuing several children.
After his retirement from the police force, Mr. Dempsey was active with a retired police officers organization and worked to secure better benefits for retired officers.
As a youth, Mr. Dempsey was an altar boy at St. Patrick Catholic Church in the city’s Old First Ward. As an adult, and well into his 70s, he continued to take on duties as an altar server at St. Teresa Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, the former Julia R. Torok; two daughters, Debbie Gavin-Dempsey and Donna Gulcynski; and a sister, Patricia Boradzik.
A Mass Christian Burial was offered Wednesday in St. Teresa Church.
Charles J. Flynn
FLYNN - Charles J. May 23, 2008; beloved husband of Marjorie (Coughlin) Flynn; deareset father of Charles J. Flynn JR., Mary Beth (late Timothy) McGough, Helen (David) Smith and Kathleen (late John) Martin; loving grandfather of William, Robert, Scott, Ryan and Courtney Flynn, Kelly, Colleen and Kerry McGough, Joseph and Mary Lynn Smith; dear brother of Audrey Jensen and the late Jean (Fred) Clark, late Joseph (late Carolyn) Flynn, late Carol (late Norman) Schmelzinger and the late Patricia Murphy; survived by many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Sunday and Monday 4-8 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy.) where a service will be held Tuesday at 9 AM and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 9:30 AM. Friends are invited. Mr. Flynn was a retired Detective with the Buffalo Police Dept., a Marine Corps. veteran of the Korean War and a member of American Legion Post No. 721 and the Blackthorn Club.
