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Brian Files Obituary

FILES - Brian J. Died Thursday July 17, 2008 at age 46, at his residence in Murfreesboro, TN. A native of Lancaster for 40 years he was formerly employed at Harper Int. before moving to Tennessee and was a self employed welder. He was the son of Dolores Files of Depew and the late Alfred Joseph Files. In addition to his mother he is survived by two brothers, Al (Rose) Files of Bennington, Patrick Files of Florida; four sisters, Kathy (Bill) Richmond of Rochester, Carol (Rich) Marchewka of Alden, Annette Files of Florida and Marlene (Ken) Benson of Lancaster; his girlfriend, Annette Kratzer of Tennessee; and many nieces, nephews, friends, co-workers and his best-buddy, dog Magnum. Brian, a much loved son, brother and uncle is greatly missed by his family. A memorial service will be held for family and friends August 23 at 11AM at St. Marys on the Hill Chapel, Lancaster. Notes of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.oakesandnichols.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Jul. 27, 2008.

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Lisa Murphy (Stoddard)

August 22, 2008

You will be missed dearly, and rememdered as the ruff n tuff ringleader of us all !!! My thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew and loved him as I did.

kathy donovan

August 21, 2008

marlene and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time,so sorry for your lost

Sandra Park

August 13, 2008

Mrs Files, Marlene, Carol , Annette , Pat, Kathy,

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you and the Files family. I have so many fond child hood memories of Keysa Park and the swimming pool and remembering Marlenes older brother when we were growing up. Mar, we are here for you and if you need anything just call.

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Sandy and Bob Park and Family

Dan and Carolyn Spisiak

July 30, 2008

Patrick,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We knew Brian only slightly but know how much you cared for him and worried about him through the years. Know that you are in our thoughts always.

Carol Dubel

July 30, 2008

Patrick,
I was saddened to read of Brian's death, and will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I think of you often and am sorry to have lost touch - hope all is well with you and yours.

Elisabeth Files

July 29, 2008

My deepest sympathy to all of you.
I know circumstances, time and geography draw us apart, but you still feel like family. I will always remember Brain hanging out in the kitchen at Erie street. He often sat and talked while I made dinner or fed Lauren, but he would never stay to eat!! You are in my prayers.

Susan Files/Weedmark

July 28, 2008

I was shocked to hear about Brian's passing. I know it's been a long time since I have seen the Files family, but I think about you guys all the time. We all had such good times growing up. Let me know if there is anything I can do.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I would love to hear from you all.

Norma Files

July 28, 2008

I want to send my thoughts and prayers to the family.My nephew will be sadly missed. God be with you all.

Richhard Files

July 28, 2008

I will never forget my cousin Brian he will be sadly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Leigh Cwiklinski (Varga)

July 27, 2008

my deepest thoughts are with you all. Will always have fond memories of Brian:) He was always a good friend of mine. Remembering our childhood at the Town Pool, the stories I tell always included the "gang", Brian, Jim Snow, Rick, Mary....

Carol Smith (Varga)

July 27, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the Files Family.

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