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Gerald Veltz Obituary
Chili: Thursday, July 24, 2008. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Kathleen Dodds Veltz; 3 children, Thomas (Mary), Eileen (Max) Wood and Mark A. Veltz; 3 grandchildren, Ashley, Collin and Kyle; 1 brother, Louis (Cheryl) Veltz of FL. Gerald was a past Monroe County Commander of the American Legion, past Chef de Gere 40/8, life member of Chili American Legion Post #1830, past member of the Monroe County American Legion Honor Guard.
Friends are invited to his Funeral Mass, Monday, July 28 at 9:30 at St. Pius the Tenth Church, 3000 Chili Avenue. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 160 Allens Creek Rd., Rochester, NY 14618. Arr. by:
Leo M. Bean and Sons
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David and Charlotte Lavery
August 13, 2008
Kathy and family,
We are sorry for your loss. Gerry and Budha have started a Color Guard for the 'big guy' - just look for the next rainbow in the sky! We will be toasting Gerry and remembering our happy times together.
With our love and prayers,
David and Charlotte Lavery
Linda McKenna
July 26, 2008
Kathy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. All those wonderful memories do help you over the coming weeks and months. Do you think Charlie and Gerry are having a drink together??
July 25, 2008
please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
love,
Bill, Peg, and Bryan Stephany
Alyssa and Chris DeCiantis
Kathy Morgan (daughter of Bob & Joan Schneider)
July 25, 2008
My deepest sympathy
Judy Schreck
July 25, 2008
Kathy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Gerry was a "great" friend and will be missed by his friends at the Chili Post 1830 and 40/8. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Larry,Brenda,Grant & Gracie Woodcock
July 25, 2008
To -Tom,Mary & Ashley & entire Veltz family, we wanted you to know that we are thinking and praying for all of you during this hard time. May you find comfort in your treasured memories together and know that he is being embrassed by our heavenly father.
Fondly,
Larry,Brenda,Grant & Gracie
Woodcock
Robert Doyle
July 25, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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