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Dorothy Kolyer Obituary

KOLYER - Dorothy, age 87, of Middle Island, on September 8, 2008. Predeceased by her beloved husband, John. Devoted mother of Barry (Audry) and the late Brian. Cherished grandmother of Frank (Angela), Eric, Victoria, and Glenn and great-grand- mother of Zachary, Samantha and Noah. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Today, 9:30am, St. Frances Cabrini R.C. Church.

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Published by Newsday on Sep. 11, 2008.

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Maureen Farrugia

September 26, 2008

Rose, Vicky, Steve, Lyndsay, Briana, Glenn, & Karen.
We are sorry for the loss of your
Mother-In-Law/Grandmother/Great Grandmother. She is with our beloved Brian now.
Love, Maureen and Joe

Glenn Kolyer

September 25, 2008

I will always miss her. She was always in my heart.

Cynthia Boccabella

September 11, 2008

Barry & Audry, sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother, our sincerest sympathy to you and your family. Cynthia & Lou Boccabella

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