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Gabriel Vardabash Obituary
Lyons: Aug 20, 2008. Survived by his wife of 36 years, Betty Jane Mullins Vardabash; 2 sons Louis (Krista) of Fairport; Gary of Rochester; 2 step-daughters,Toni Prutzman & Linda Parker of Lyons; 7 step-grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Lou Cerio & Rose Sollene of Geneva, Louise Cook of Canandaigua, sister-in-law, Louise Petrus of Lyons. Predeceased by his first wife, Mae Petrus Vardabash in1966; sisters, Laura, Daisy, Elizabeth, Dolly, Lena; brothers, Frank, Patrick & James; many loving nieces and nephews. Gabe served as a Village of Lyons Trustee from April 1956 to March 1966, & Mayor of Lyons from April 1985 to March 1997. He ran a grocery store for 30 years. He also worked at Losons in Lyons for 15 years. Served in the Army from April '42 to September '46 in the 204th Battalion. He was a longtime Democrat and served on the Town & County level. He was citizen of the year in 1992. Member of the VFW & American Legion & Lyons Fire Dept.
Friends may call Friday, 2-4, 6-8 at Boeheim - Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William St., Lyons. Funeral Mass Saturday 10 AM St. Michaels Church, Lyons. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery with full military rites. Memorials to the Lyons Fire Dept.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gabriel Vardabash
Julie Starowicz
August 25, 2008
Dear Gary,
Please know you and your family are in my prayers. He is watching over you. In the arms of an angel....
Julie Star
Joan Dale Jessica Courtnee Brandon Serentiy
August 22, 2008
Aunt Betty,Linda,Toni and families
Our prayers are with you all. We wish we could have been there with you. Our love to everyone...
Donna Fouquet
August 22, 2008
Dear Gary,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your father. Please know that your VZT family cares about you very much and let us know if we can do anything for you.
Jessica W
August 21, 2008
Uncle gabe (my great uncle) we love you and we will miss you very much, our thoughts and prayers are with you and aunt betty, love you!
John & Jill Derleth
August 21, 2008
Lou & Krista
We are so sorry for your loss. May memories of your Dad keep you smiling through this difficult time.
Bryan Byork
August 21, 2008
Love you Uncle Gabe....You will be forever remembered and missed
Melissa Jones
August 21, 2008
Dear Gary,
I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Edens
August 21, 2008
Dear Gary,
Our hearts and prayers are with you for the great loss of your Father. Please think of the joy for both your Mother and Father now that they can be together again after all these years. Please take care of yourself - let me know if you need anything.
Tracy McCaffery
August 21, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lauren Clemons
August 21, 2008
Gary,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. Your father sounds like an amazing man and I know he's in a better place. We all love you very much here at work and hope you're doing ok. Keep your head up and you have my permission to wear "payamas" as long as you need to! I love you Gar.
~Lauren
Nancy Zonneville
August 21, 2008
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Ralph & Betsy Ticconi
August 21, 2008
We are so sorry for the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Joan Mollet
August 21, 2008
Uncle Gabe,
i wish i could have seen you before you left us... I'm so sorry that I can't be there now.. you will be missed very much... love you and see you in heaven.
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