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Barbara Koleff Obituary

KOLEFF - Barbara J. (nee Sienkowicz) July 22, 2008. Of Fort Lauderdale Florida, formerly of Lackawanna. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas Sr.; dearest mother of Nicholas Jr., (Deborah), Elaine (Rick) Kozel, Lawrence (Michele), and Douglas; grandmother of Ricky and Erik Kozel, Jacob and Megan Koleff, and Joshua Koleff; daughter of the late Stanley and Harriet (nee Prysucha) Sanchez; sister of Paul (Judy), Raymond (Bonnie), and Richard (Wendy) Sanchez; also survived by nieces and nephews. Service from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Monday at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Visitation Sunday only 2-4 and 7-9 at the colonial memorial chapelS inc., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jul. 26 to Jul. 27, 2008.

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JOE FOLEY

July 29, 2008

Dear: Nick, Elaine, larry and Doug:

It was with much sadness that I read of your Mom's passing. She was one of the nicest people that I have ever met. You guys are a tribute to the way your parents brought you up. If more people were like them, we would be in much better shape in today's world.
Please accept my deepest sympathies. She will be in my prayers as will you all.
May God bless you and your families and help you throught this most difficult of times.

Catherine Panczykowski

July 28, 2008

My Florida Mom,
I don't know where to begin to explain what you have meant to me. From the very first time we met, you made me feel like I truly was your daughter. Not only did you open your home to me (at any given time), you opened your heart. Unconditionally, we shared such a special bond. A special love. A love that I will treasure and miss forever. The weekly phone calls just to check on Cait and I, the times in Disney, shopping, lunch, gambling, laughing, crying, our heart-to-heart talks and your hugs...you are one special lady. I am glad that I was with you to share this past Mother's Day and I am glad that I was the one you chose to share the last Pina Colada with. I am glad that you chose me to have such a special place in your heart, to be part of your family. You will always be my "Florida Mom" and you will always be in my heart and on my mind, for a love like yours will never come again. I thank you for the many years you gave to me and Caitlyn. Thank you for some of the greatest memories of my life. Thank you for being YOU!! I will forever hold you close in my heart! I LOVE YOU MOM!
Catherine

Grandma,
I remember all those times you would give me those special candies...the one me and mom can never seem to find. I will always know how much you loved and cared for me. You would always give me everything you could from dolls, goldfish, and your one of a kind hugs! I remember the time Goldie and Blackie got sick...You always would tell me they would be okay...you would always told me that you would be okay. And now I truly know that you are because God will embrace you just like you embraced me..I LOVE AND MISS YOU!! I will never ever forget you!
Love,
Cait

Rick Sanchez

July 26, 2008

To My Sister who I Miss more today because of all the yesterdays that have gone by that I never told you how much You meant to me. So many things kept us apart that seem very silly today. I only wish I knew then what I know now. Nothing should stand between family. I hope that God Welcomes You with all the Love that we Feel for You. When the time comes that we meet again I hope that you will forgive me for the time we lost. Until then ........I Love You Sis..... Your Brother
Rick

mary caputo

July 26, 2008

ray and bonnie:

sorry to hear about your sisters death, my thoughts and prayers are
with you and your family members

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