U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
FRANCOFORTE - August 'Gus'
5/25/2003
May 23, 2003, husband of Maria Teresa (Gambacorta) Francoforte; father of Michael (Liz) Francoforte, Steven Francoforte, Angela Mazzella; grandfather of Erica, Michael Mazzella, Jason, Jennifer, Samantha, Nicolo Francoforte; son of the late Samuel and Anna (Pusateri) Francoforte; brother of Josephine Cortelli, Paul (Theresa) Francoforte, Mamie (late Kenneth) Heppel, Rose (late Sam) Sabia and the late Frank, Louis (late Louise), Salvatore 'Chuck' (Elizabeth) Francoforte; also survived my many nieces and nephews. Family present Sunday and Monday 5-8 PM at the PERNA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.), where services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Margaret's Church at 9:30 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Assn.
HUGHES - Lillian (nee O'Neill)
5/26/2003
May 25, 2003, of Blasdell, NY, beloved wife of the late Francis; dearest mother of Margaret (Theodore) Tomasik; grandmother of six and great-grandmother of nine; daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret (nee Ross) O'Neill; sister of the late Margaret (James) Murphy, Jack (Mary), Robert (Rita) and Florence (Arthur) McKenna; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from the COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Wednesday morning at 9 and from Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30. Visitation Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
MOCERI - Rev. August
5/25/2003
Age 90, of Amherst, NY, May 23, 2003, husband of Gertrude (nee Jakat) Moceri; father of Anne (Mark) Benzow, Paul (Maria) Moceri, Ruth (Eugene) Whitmer and Jeanne (Paul) Ronca; also survived by 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Family will be present to receive friends Monday 4-8 PM at the BURY & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY. Visitation 9-10 AM on Tuesday at the Expressway Assembly of God, 260 Eggert Rd., Buffalo followed by a funeral service at 10 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the Expressway Assembly of God. Mr. Moceri was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII.
NEUMEISTER - Elmer P.
5/25/2003
May 23, 2003, beloved husband of Philomena Neumeister (nee Tartaglione); brother of Lorraine (late Bruce) Hammond; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Mark's R.C. Church Tuesday at 10 AM. Arrangements GEORGE J. ROBERTS & SONS.
FLANAGAN - John N.
5/26/2003
Age 78, May 25, 2003, husband of Marjorie Hasselbeck Flanagan; father of Katherine F. (Ronald) Ring of Watertown, NY and Sheila A. Flanagan of Newfane, NY; grandfather of Alexander Flanagan Moskal of Newfane; brother of Lt. Gen. Edward M. (Peg) Flanagan, U.S. Army, Ret. of Beaufort, SC and the late Ann F. Karashay; brother-in-law of Eugene (Jo Ann) Hasselbeck. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave. at Tremont, Kenmore. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Edmund's Church, 530 Ellicott Creek Rd., Tonawanda, Wednesday morning at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Assn. or the charity of your choice.
MILLER - Evelyn A. (nee Schmidlin)
5/26/2003
May 25, 2003, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of 58 years to Chester L. Miller, Jr.; dearest mother of Marillin B. Filipski and Rhea M. Lechowicz; grandmother of Michelle Filipski, Joseph Filipski, Alison Lechowicz and William Lechowicz; great-grandmother of Jonathan Filipski; sister of Bernice Reed; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery. Mrs. Miller worked for three World War II defense plans, former President and member of Queen of Martyrs Altar & Rosary Society, Diocesan Vice President and member of Ladies of Charity, 51 year member of Francis J. Donovan Auxiliary #1626, member of Leonard Post Auxiliary #6251, member of Cheektowaga Seniors, Thursday Couples Club and the Patriotic Commission.
OATES - Carolina E. (nee Bush)
5/25/2003
May 22, 2003, beloved wife of the late Frederic Sr.; dear mother of Joyce Smith, Frederic Jr. and Lynn Oates; survived by nieces and nephews. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Assn. of WNY appreciated.
PROCTOR - James H.
5/25/2003
May 22, 2003 of Hamburg, NY. Beloved father of Richard (Kim), James (Amelia), Lynn (Daniel) Mitchell and David (Dawn) Proctor; former husband of Marilyn Stephens; also survived by nine grandchildren. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC, S-4199 Lakeshore Rd (corner Camp Rd & Route 5), Hamburg 627-2919. Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Charles A. Castiglia, Director.
