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Harold Boccaccio Obituary

BOCCACCIO - Harold S. Of East Amherst, NY, August 10, 2008, beloved husband of the late Eleanor (nee Karls); dearest father of Robert (Barbara) and the late David (late Ann); grandfather of Brian (Karen), Ronald (Teisha), Julie (Andy) Grzeskowiak, Lori (Eric Alstrom), Rob and Christy; great-grandfather of Austin, Aaron, Aubrey, Abby, Emma, Megan and Tate; special friend of Sandy, Chuckie and Katie Mack; brother of William (late Lorraine) and the late Ray (late Dolores); special uncle of Carol. Funeral Service Wednesday at 9:30 AM from THE URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY (south of County & North French) and in St. Marys Church, Swormville at 10 AM. Deceased was an exempt member of The Getzville Fire Co. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to St. Marys Church, Autism Speaks or Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Visitation Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

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Published by Buffalo News from Aug. 11 to Aug. 12, 2008.

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The Thurston Family

August 12, 2008

Dear Boccaccio Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. We are blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know 'Mr. Harold' and chat with him about his memories. We will miss him.

Daniel Orr

August 12, 2008

Harold will be sadly missed & will remain in our prayers. I will always remember sitting around the eucher table, having a few beer's & listening to all the great stories about days gone by

Greg Burow

August 11, 2008

Dear family of Harold,
I am very sorry for your lose. Harold will be missed around the fire station.

Greg (Getzville Fire Co.)

Joe Mack

August 11, 2008

Harold was a great neighbor and friend of the family. He will be missed by many and remembered by more. So sorry we can't make it back for one final good-bye. He and his stories will be memories for a long time.

Katie and Lexi Langford

August 11, 2008

Poppie, you are greatly missed and will forever be in my heart! I love you and miss you!

Rocco Mack

August 11, 2008

Poppie,
I have lost my "second home". Where am I going to go now for backrubs & treats? Who's going to let me outside & tell me to get the squirrel? Your friend, Rocco

Sandy Mack

August 11, 2008

Harold was the kindest & most generous person I knew. He was my best friend & he will be sadly missed. I will always remember the good times we had, especially our grocery store & Walmart escapades. Your friend, Sandy

Lori Milleville

August 11, 2008

Poppie was a great man! Always enjoyed visiting with him when he was across the street at Boccacccios.

SUE REESE

August 11, 2008

DEAR FAMILY OF HAROLD
SORRY FOR YOUR LOST,OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
SUE&DICK REESE
[ SANDY,S AUNT&UNCLE IN FLORIDA]

Jim & Maryann Cooper

August 11, 2008

We are sorry to hear a great friend has passed on. You will be missed. The memories will always remain with us.

Lori Boccaccio

August 11, 2008

We love and miss you, Poppie!
Love, Lori and Eric

David Mack

August 11, 2008

You will be missed Poppy, but you will always be part of me.

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