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Teresa Sparks Obituary

SPARKS - Teresa A. (nee Tollar) Age 84, of North Tonawanda and formerly of the City of Tonawanda, July 3, 2008, wife of the late Reginald A. Sparks; mother of Sandy (David) Tilbury, Patty (Frank) Buffomante, Reg (Sondra) Sparks, Joe (Janice) Sparks, Helen (Cameron) Hill and Jackie Ridge; 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister of the late Helen Lasky, Emma Holdaway and Alex Tollar; also many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) in Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 AM in St. Albert the Great R.C. Church, 800 Niagara Falls Blvd. in North Tonawanda. Friends invited. Please assemble at the church. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Assn. of WNY.

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Published by Buffalo News on Jul. 5, 2008.

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Mary Jo

July 10, 2008

I just found out about your mom, I am very sorry to hear. It's been a long time. I will keep you in my thoughts as always.

Pamela Lee (Johnson)

July 7, 2008

To the Sparks family: I am so sorry to hear of Teresa's passing. I have very fond memories of her and all of you from when we were children. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Nicole Lucas-Gibson

July 7, 2008

Sparks Family - Praying for friends to comfort you, faith to uphold you, and loving memories to help you smile again.
With Sincerest Sympathy

Bernice Bacon Townsend

July 6, 2008

We worked together at Rem Rand MANY years ago and I have fond memories of Tessie. She was a real sweetheart and I send my love and prayers to all.

Jennifer Rozycki

July 6, 2008

Sparks Family~ Teresa was an incrediable women with a heart of gold. Thank you for sharing her with me! You all have always made me fell like part of your family and I will be forever greatful for that. Jackie and the boys-you know where I am if you ever need me!!! May her memories live forever in your hearts and comfort you during this time. With love, Jenny Boron-Rozycki

Neil & Donna Jaeger

July 6, 2008

With all our love we will be missing "Grandma" Sparks, she wasnt really my grandmother but i always feel welcome in such a loving and caring family. She always had a smile on her face, and bits of wisdom to offer that i always tried not to miss. All our love the Jaegers.

SHERRY REGIAN

July 6, 2008

JACKIE AND BOYS WERE VERY SORRY ABOUT MOM AND GRANDMA IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO LET US KNOW DARIN SHERRY CODY COLIN

Diana Cass

July 5, 2008

My Godmother/Aunt was more like a Mother to me. We shared laughs and love up until the end. What a phenomenal woman who contributed to my life so much. Always in my heart. Blessings to Sandy, Patti, Reg, Joe, Helen, and Jackie and to all who loved this Angel Teresa. My love and prayers to all....Diana

marie ridge

July 5, 2008

TO MY GRANDSONS CHAZ DILLON AND DALTON TUCK GRANDMA INTO YOUR HEARTS TOU CAN ALWAYS PUT YOUR HAND THERE TO FEEL HER LOVE WE WILL MISS HER .LOVE GRANDMA RIDGE

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