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Madeline Erwell Obituary

ERWELL - Madeline J., "Mattie", of West Islip, LI, on July 13, 2008. Beloved wife of Bill Erwell for 62 years. Devoted mother of Billie Jean and Frank Meyer and Kenneth and Judy Erwell. Dear sister of Carolyn Bruckbauer. Cherished grandmother of six and great-grandmother of four. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile West of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Funeral Service to be held Thursday 9:30am at the Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, LI. Visiting Wednesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Madeline's name may be made to Make - A -Wish Foundation of Suffolk County, NY, 1 Comac Loop, Suite 1A1, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779.

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Published by Newsday on Jul. 15, 2008.

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Judy & Ken

July 13, 2009

Today marks your first anniversary in heaven - it hardly seems possible. We all miss you so much - your laugh and your deep,deep love for your family. We wish you could have met your great grandson, Declan Xander. We know you are watching over all of your great grandchildren, your daughter and son and your beloved Bill. We all miss you very much. Be at peace - until we all meet in the Lords House. Love always,

Joe Murray

July 16, 2008

I didn't know Mattie very well but I've encountered Her many times in the past 43 years as next door neighbor to my Aunt & Uncle (The Devine's). I loved Matties's storie's of Her & Bill's early rustic pioneering years in West Islip. She had a clear love of nature and of her family.
My sincere condolences to Bill and the children. I am certain that Mattie is a welcome addition to the Paradise that awaits us all.
Joe Murray, New York, New York.

Joe Murray

July 16, 2008

I didn't know Mattie very well I've encountered Her many times in the past 43 years as next door neighbor to my Aunt & Uncle (The Devine's). I loved Matties's storie's of Her & Bill's early rustic pioneering years in West Islip. She had a clear love of nature and of her family.
My sincere condolences to Bill and the children. I am certain that Mattie is a welcome addition to the Paradise that awaits us all
Joe Murray, New York.

Lew Darby

July 15, 2008

a classy lady and a great friend

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