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Robert Palas Obituary

PALAS - Robert A. August 25, 2008 of Elma, NY; beloved husband of Jean S. (nee Smith); dearest father of Sharon P. Walker and Linda P. (Michael) Case; cherished grandfather of Kyle R. Witt and Jordan C. Witt; brother of Alice (late Benny) Blaszak, Richard (Ruth) Palaszewski and Virginia (Gus) Cicatello. Family present Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-7 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, where services will be held Friday at 7 PM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations to Hospice Buffalo Inc. appreciated. Bob served as a First Lieutenant in the Korean War, was an avid golfer and a long time member of SPEBSQSA - Buffalo Chapter of Barbershop Harmony.

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Published by Buffalo News from Aug. 27 to Aug. 28, 2008.

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Ann Marie Pellien

August 29, 2008

Mrs. Palas, Sharon and Linda- I have great memories of your Dad and all of you from when I was a little kid on Willowcrest. It is so hard to see our old friends and neighbors leave us but be comforted in knowing your Dad has instilled lasting wonderful memories on all those he encountered. My thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Terri (Parker) McLellan

August 28, 2008

Sharon, I know the heartache of losing a dad. I'll remember you and your family in my prayers and will save a big hug for the next time I see you. love ya.

Cheryl Mrazik

August 28, 2008

Our Thoughts are with you at this time of great loss. We all will miss Bob at Attica Golf Club. There is split pea soup in Heaven! xx

Walter Evans

August 28, 2008

Dear Jean
It has been so many years but I could never forget Bob and all of my friends in the Buffalo chspter of barbershopers
He was and is a dear friend that my wife Bea and I will never forget
Yours
Wally and Bea Evans

Barbara and Dan Teplesky

August 28, 2008

Honoring your sorrow, wishing you peace.

Bim Rowlands

August 27, 2008

You will be missed in the Barbershop world. We will always remember the fun we had singing together at many picnics and functions. You were a great inspiration to me and to the "Four Counts Quartet"

Paula Whittington

August 27, 2008

Sharon, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, please let me know if you need anything.

Kate Carrier

August 27, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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