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CRAIG SANDERS Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 20, 2017.

SANDERS
CRAIG D.
Age 41, of Harmar, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 24, 2017. He was the loving son of Russell R. and Janice M. Sanders (Ioli); grandson of the late Ronald D. and Patricia J. Sanders and Gerald "Jerry" F. and Lucy M. Ioli, Sr.; and nephew of Derek M. (Kathy) Sanders, Ronald D. Sanders, Jr., Gerald F. (Patti) Ioli, Jr., Judith A. Pallatto, and the late Martin E. Sanders, Brian S. Sanders, and Jacqueline Sanders. Also survived by numerous great-aunts, great-uncles, and cousins. Craig was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer, poker and pool player. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and never turned a person in need away. He was taken before his time and will be dearly missed. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 2599 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central Pennsylvania, 1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 3002, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 or efwp.org. Professional Services Trusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD. www.thomasmsmithfh.com

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April 20, 2017

Sam Price

This is a message from the Price Family :Sam, Sue, Sammy and Michael. As former neighbors of yours we want to offer you our sympathies on Craig's passing. It was a shock to read in the paper and can't imagine the sadness and pain you all are experiencing ! We have such fond memories of Craig as a terrific kid and carefree fun boy. We wish you peace and contentment as you have to deal with the loss of your baby boy. I have no idea how you do that but you and yours will be in our hearts and prayers always. God Bless !!
Sincerely, The Price's

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