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Grace Duckworth Obituary

DUCKWORTH - Grace (nee Polito) July 31, 2008. Former wife of the late Elihu H. Duckworth Jr.; mother of James (Antoniette), Glenn (Phyllis) Duckworth, and the late Jeanette Rutski; grandmother of Sarah, Gregory Duckworth, Joshua and Caitlin Rutski; daughter of the late Alfanso and Crucifissa (Puleri) Polito; sister of Mary (Vincent) LoPiccolo, Judy (late Michael) Franco, Salvatore (Linda) Polito, late Carol (Joseph) Pezzimenti, late Carmelo (late Angie) Polito. Family present to receive friends Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave., where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Pauls RC Church (Delaware) at 9:15 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Connie Perna-Pellegrino.

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Published by Buffalo News from Aug. 3 to Aug. 4, 2008.

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Donna M. Johnson

August 4, 2008

Jim & Glenn
I am very sorry to hear about your mom, very sorry that I could not be there in person to support the family. My love and prayers are with all of you. Your mom is now peace with God. Your Cousins Donna & Dennis & David Johnson

Linda Nobile

August 4, 2008

Dear Sam,

I am deeply sorry for the loss of your sister Grace. We had many grate times years ago at the bank, and on the cruise we went on together, so many years ago.
let us Trust in God, that she is resting now and in peace and comfort
You and your family please take care

Dominic & Jamie Calandra

August 4, 2008

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

Bill Barden

August 4, 2008

Please except our sincere condolences for your lose of your Mom, grandmother and sister. Our family too will also deeply miss Grace.

Gregg Gamble

August 4, 2008

Jim and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. May your Mother rest in peace always.

Mark Anthony Polito

August 3, 2008

I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Grace. She is a very kind and pleasant soul who will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family and friends of Grace, may God bless her.

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