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Anthony Elia Obituary

ELIA-Anthony N. Of Buffalo, NY, March 22, 2008, beloved husband of Sylvia (nee Wheaton); father of Phillip (Barbara), Rosemarie (Mark) Holzerland, Bridget (John) Harding, Carolynn (Michael Truscott), Lynette (Ted) Kennedy and Mary Cathleen Elia; grandfather of Brian, Max and Marilyn Elia; Daniel and Jeffrey Holzerland and Jason Harding; brother of the late Carmela Madonia, Samuel and Joseph Elia. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass in St. Joseph's Cathedral, 50 Franklin St., Thursday morning at 9:30 AM. Memorial donations may be sent to The American Diabetes Assn. Mr. Elia was a veteran of the Korean War and a retiree of The Buffalo Board of Education Transportation Dept.

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Published by Buffalo News from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2008.

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Mary Mineo

April 2, 2008

Dear Elia Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father and husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Stay strong and stay together. You will get through this. Love to All
Mary Mineo and the Okonczak Family

SOPHIA STARK

March 27, 2008

Dear Elia Family:

Heartfelt Love and condolences to all. Netty, love you and miss you.

Sophia

Kristin Feyes

March 26, 2008

Dear bridget and family:
my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Im so sorry to hear about your loss.

Lori Sniderhan

March 26, 2008

Dear Bridget,
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. With love, Lori Sniderhan & Family

Deb Flanders Harding

March 26, 2008

Dearest Elia Family,

May God's unfailing strength hold you up from suffering and bring you peace and joy in remembering the wonderful memories that remain.

With Love,

David & Sharon Noker

March 25, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary & Dale Dohm

March 25, 2008

To The Elia Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Comfort each other and share the memories of your Dad. If there's anything we can do, don't hesitate to ask.

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