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John Weigel Obituary

WEIGEL - John A., Deacon of Maria Regina R.C. Church on August 11, 2008. Beloved husband of Claire. Devoted father of Claire Bennett, Diane Byrnes, Susan Behrens, John G., Fred, Noreen Catanuto and Mary Catherine. Cherished and loving grandfather of 13 and three great-grandchildren. Fond brother of Frederick Weigel. Reposing at William E. Law Funeral Home, 1 Jerusalem Ave., Massapequa, NY, Tuesday evening 7-9:30pm and Wednesday 2-5:00pm. Mass of transferal Wednesday 7:30pm to Maria Regina RC Church. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10:45am at Maria Regina RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.

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Published by Newsday on Aug. 12, 2008.

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Charles and Carole Kalinowski

August 16, 2008

To the Weigel family: Carole and I are in Florida on vacation and we just heard of John's passing. We are sorry that we could not have been home to pay our respects in person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Kalinowski Family

Ray Zagorski

August 14, 2008

To the Weigel Family:

My sincere condolences go out to you at this difficult time. Jack was one of the first to welcome my wife and I when we first started attending Maria Regina. He was a fine deacon, and will be missed.

Dolores & Tony Polizzi

August 13, 2008

Dear Claire and Family,
Our heartfelt prayers go out to you at this sadden time. Jack was a wonderful man. I will always remember his warm smile and gentleness. He lived a joyous life and it shows in his family and friends.
He will be missed by Maria Regina parishioners. We all loved him.

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