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Charles Bender Obituary

BENDER - Charles J. July 31, 2008. Beloved husband of Margaret (Duggan) Bender, loving father of Anne (Paul) Pierce, Eleanor Bender, Kathryn (David) Puehn, Carol Popi and Margaret Arnold; loving grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; brother of Rita Spahn and Marie Wiesner; predeceased by 3 brothers and 3 sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 3-8 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. 2480 Kensington Ave. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 9:15 AM at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church 157 Cleveland Dr. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials made to Hospice.

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Published by Buffalo News from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3, 2008.

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tina wittmann

August 9, 2008

maggie, so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. we were out of town and did not know untill aug 9th. you our in my thoughts and prayers. stay strong. love tina(simplified living at home)

B. Trimmer

August 6, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I have nothing but fond memories of a good man who had patience,honesty, and respect for himself and others. Good card games.

Brian

August 5, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. cherish the moments and the time that the gift of a peaceful,unassuming, and talented man has given all of us as an example of how to conduct and handle ourselves in life.He was like my second dad. we'll miss you.

Sue Wolski

August 5, 2008

Marg and girls, So sorry to hear of my "other DAD" leaving us. Chuck will truly be missed. I will never forget all the good times we had with him growing up in the neighborhood.I could always get him to smile and laugh!!!Even when he couldn't find his comb in the am.....love you all..

Robert Arnold

August 4, 2008

What a great man. " Chuck " was my second father. I can remember bringing the brown bag to pick up the pieces when he first started flying. I will miss him

Rosalyn Damico

August 4, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

August 2, 2008

Margaret and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. May God bless and Mary love you and be your strength in this time of sadness. Peace, Deacon Mel and Sue Carroll

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