U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
FLYNN - John M.
5/26/2003
Saturday, May 24, 2003. Mr. Flynn is survived by his wife, Virginia Gast Flynn; daughters, Mary V. (James A. DeVinney) Flynn and Ann M. (Robert J.) McCarthy; grandson, Daniel F. McCarthy; sisters, Mary Ruth Faulhaber and Helen (Folger) Callaghan; several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of 209th Coast Artillery. His family will receive friends Tuesday 3-7 PM at PAUL W. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 570 Kings Highway South (corner of Titus Ave.) in Rochester, NY. Friends are invited to meet the family Wednesday 9:30 AM at St. Margaret Mary Church (401 Rogers Pkwy., Rochester, NY) for his Funeral Mass. Interment St. Rose Cemetery, Lima, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be directed to St. Francis Geriatric Foundation, 34 Benwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214.
KRAKOWIAK - Regina H. (Bakowski)
5/25/2003
May 23, 2003, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Casimer S. Krakowiak; dearest mother of Robert C. (Sandra) Krakowiak; dear grandmother of Michelle and Lisa; sister of Aloysius (late Alice) Bakowski, late Tessie (late Anthony) Smaczniak, Emily (late Casimer) Marek, Frank (late Bernice), Walter Bakowski; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Tuesday at 8:45 and in St. Stanislaus Church at 9:30. Family present Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9. Mrs. Krakowiak was a member of the St. Stanislaus Seniors Sunshine Club, Sacred Heart Society and Rosary Society.
PALMER - Matthew H.
5/26/2003
Of Town of Niagara, May 23, 2003, husband of Jeanie (Mann) Palmer; father of Ernest (Michele) Palmer of Lewiston, Robert (Christina) Palmer of Town of Niagara, Matthew (Diane) Palmer of Charlotte, NC and Karen (Anthony) Fiore of Niagara Falls; brother of Robert (Jean) Palmer of Lewiston and the late Jack Palmer; also 14 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 PM Monday at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls where services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM.
PRIVITERA - Charles J.
5/25/2003
May 24, 2003, of North Collins, NY, beloved husband of Vera (Empringham) Privitera; father of Charles (Cathy) Privitera and Gail (Stephen) Ellsworth; grandfather of eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; brother of Giro Privitera and the late Grace Golden. Friends may call Monday evening from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St. (Rte. 62), North Collins, NY where the funeral services will be held Tuesday evening at 8 PM. Mr. Privitera was a charter life member of the William R. Dils VFW Post #199, charter member of the North Collins Emergency Squad, exempt member of the North Collins Volunteer Fire Department, former member of the North Collins Police Department, a retiree of the NYS Dept. of Transportation and a decorated WWII veteran.
RACKLEY - Lt. Col. Robert L.
5/26/2003
Age 68, of Tequesta, FL, died Saturday, May 24, 2003 at Hospice of Martin County. Mr. Rackley had been a resident of Tequesta for 12 years coming from Huntsville, AL. He was a 21-year U.S. Army veteran, serving two tours in Vietnam. Mr. Rackley received many citations including the Silver Star and served with the Joint Chief of Staff at the Pentagon. He was a member of Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd and served as Treasurer of their school. Mr. Rackley was a graduate of Christ School in Adren, NC, North Carolina State University and received his MBA at Canisius College, Buffalo, NY. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Morris Rackley; two sons, Michael (Kim) Rausch of Cincinnati, OH and David Rausch of Ponte Vedra, FL; one daughter, Elizabeth (Maurice) Gant of Huntsville, AL; three grandchildren, Vincent Rausch, Emily and Mary Elizabeth Gant; also survived by one sister, Julia (Richard) Woodman of Atlanta, GA. A Funeral Service will be held 11 AM, Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at Episcopal Church of The Good Shepherd, 400 Seabrook Rd., Tequesta. Final services and interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Christ School, 500 Christ School Rd., Arden, NC 28704; Episcopal of The Good Shepherd, 400 Seabrook Rd., Tequesta, FL 33469 or Hospice of Martin & St. Lucie Cty., 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997.
READ - L. Scott
5/26/2003
Suddenly, May 24, 2003, age 34, beloved husband of Becky A. (nee Root); dear son of Lawrence E. and Suzanne Cutler Read; dear brother of Wendy (Michael) Reynolds and Randy (Kristen) Read; dear son-in-law of Patricia and the late William Root; dear uncle of Sarah, Shane, Cayla, Preston, Emily and Pierce; dear brother-in-law of Michelle (Steven) Zaharkin and William Root. The family will be present Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins Rd.). A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 in Westminster Presbyterian Church, 724 Delaware Ave. in Buffalo. If desired, memorials may be made to the Williamsville Rotary Foundation or a charity of choice.
RICE - Richard
5/26/2003
May 24, 2003, father of Deborah (Martin) Schwarz; grandfather of Emily and Martin. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 2 at 9:30 AM from Christ the King Church, Main and Lamarck. Arrangements by the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
