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Gaetano Colangelo Obituary

COLANGELO - Gaetano A. Jr. Of Tonawanda, entered into rest June 29, 2008. Beloved husband of Shirley M. (nee Russell) Colangelo; devoted father of Paul J. (Barbara) Colangelo, John A. (Beth Zwick) Colangelo and Nancy A. Colangelo; cherished grandfather of Brian, Sandra and Matthew; loving son of the late Gaetano Sr. and Lucy (nee Malvestuto) Colangelo; dear brother of Eleanor (Roger) Hillman and the late Nancy Colangelo and late Mary (late Bill) Merza. No prior visitation. Private service. Interment Williamsville Cemetery.

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Published by Buffalo News on Jul. 6, 2008.

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Richard McKnight

July 15, 2008

Dear family
I was saddened to read the news of my former "Dispatch room" buddy pass away. We worked together for about 3 years back in the mid 70's at Frontier Delivery. Moon was quite a character, always smiling, always had a good joke or something else to laugh about. He asked me just about everyday who I knew from Niagara Falls as I lived there and Moon seemed to have known just about everyone who lived there! He truly was a good guy, and one who I lost contact with for many years. So sorry for your loss.

Tom Perez

July 8, 2008

Dear Colangelo family:

I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this most challenging time. On June 29, 1974, I lost my biological father. On June 29, 2008, I lost my surrogate father. I will always cherish my memories of Mr. C. He embodied the best of Buffalo, and will always be a role model for me.

Tom Perez

Paul Vukelic

July 6, 2008

Dear John... Amy and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. We hope you, Beth and the kids are hanging in there. Please know that our prayers are with you all.

I can remember meeting both your parents before we left for our RV cross-country trip and how fun-loving and personable they were.
God bless all of your this week. Love Paul & Amy.

Tony Cirocco

July 6, 2008

Shirley we are so sorry for your loss of your beloved Moon. Love Tony and Carm Cirocco

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