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George Silfies Obituary
"Punch"
Piffard: September 30, 2008 at age 81 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary Grace; 3 daughters, Karen (Frank) Snyder of Caledonia, MI, Jayne (Dennis) Snyder of Batavia, Lori (Tom) Ellison of Greece; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters; 1 brother; many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Friday 1-4 PM & 6-9 PM at the Rector-Hicks Funeral Home, 111 Main St. in Geneseo. Funeral Mass, Saturday 12 Noon, St. Lucy's Church in Retsof. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, Memorials to the Crossroads House, Box 403, Batavia, NY, 14021.
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Memories and Condolences
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Christy and Tim Ryon
October 6, 2008
Dear Mary Grace,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We think fondly of our memories at Retsof, and Punch was a part of the family there. We have you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Ann & Andrea Mercone
October 3, 2008
Dear Lori & Tom,
Our deepest condolences during this difficult time
Dick Vattimo
October 2, 2008
Marygrace, so sorry to hear of Punch's passing. He was a family friend for as long as I can remember and always had a smile and kind word. He will be missed.
russ and jean paternostro
October 2, 2008
dear marygrace, we are truly sorry to hear about punch he was one of the finest guys you would want to be associated with.
Carmen and Sue Muoio
October 2, 2008
Dear Mary Grace, Frank & Karen, Den & Jayne, Lori & Tom and families - our hearts and prayers are with you, with love, Carmen and Sue
grace iacobelli
October 2, 2008
Lori and Tom,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Leo and Grace
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