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George Eggleston Obituary

EGGLESTON - George E. Of Alden, NY, July 7, 2008; beloved husband of Harriet Stratton-Eggleston and the late Lois Eggleston; dear father of Sandra (Sam) Ruffo, Alan (Jill) and the late George Eggleston Jr.; step-father of Sharon (Ed) Cole, Debra and Brian Stratton; cherished grandfather of Nicole (Todd) Kariam, Anthony (Kristina) Ruffo, Eric (Jamie) Ruffo, Andrew (Nicole) Ruffo, Johanna (Tom) Burkhardt, Allison and Melissa Eggleston; also survived by three great-grandchildren; brother of James (Mary) and the late Harry Billy and Margaret (Bud) Peterson; brother-in-law of Virginia Guidie and Helen Cronin. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Johns R.C. Church, Alden, NY Friday at 10:30 AM. Family present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY, Thursday 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Buffalo Inc., Alden Meals on Wheels or St. John the Baptist School, Alden, NY.

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Published by Buffalo News on Jul. 9, 2008.

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Pete Nowacki

July 10, 2008

Sorry to hear about your loss. We wish you and your family the best during this time of loss.

Peggy Hathaway

July 10, 2008

Sandy and Nicole & Family - my thoughts are with you at this time. Good memories will carry you through this hard time.

Tom & Kath Harper

July 9, 2008

I remember George well from the 1950's helping him plant trees on his farm in Varysburg, NY. Deepest Sympathy,

Becky Remerowski

July 9, 2008

Dear Auntie Harriet, so sorry work does not permit us to be there. Just know you're in our hearts and prayers. Lots of love Jeff & Becky

Gil & Sandy Dussault

July 9, 2008

The Alden Community has lost an interesting, colorful and timeless asset with George's passing. He will be sorely missed by his friends and family. Our sincere sympathy to Harriet and the family.

Jessica Sanzen

July 9, 2008

Aunt Harriet and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We miss you greatly and i will always have wonderful, fond memories of uncle george. I will never forget when you both took Jaime and I to new york. Much love to you now and always!

Jeff and Jennifer Morgan

July 9, 2008

Auntie Harriet and family,
My heart is with you. We love you all very much.

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