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Meta Farwell Obituary

FARWELL - Meta, of Bay Shore, NY, on September 7, 2008, at the age of 55. Loving wife of Bill. Cherished mother of Cynthia. Visiting Thursday, 2-5 and 7-9pm at the Overton Funeral Home, Inc., 172 Main St. Islip. Funeral service, Thursday 8:30pm at the Funeral Home. Cremation private.

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Published by Newsday on Sep. 10, 2008.

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M. Uminsky

December 29, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Meta's passing. I only wish we'd have kept in touch after I left the job that we had met at and had become friends. She was always wonderful to me. Our deepest sympathies to Bill and Cindy and the family.

We will always be together....

Judie Cooke

December 28, 2008

My Cousin....my best friend! A wonderful life cut too short. I am blessed with 50 years of memories. I will never forget a moment.

Joe Pokorny

September 13, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Michele (BSHS Class of 71) Rutherford-Rappa

September 10, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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