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Robert Ciepiela Obituary

CIEPIELA - Robert J. August 28, 2008 of Sloan, NY. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Szymanski); dearest father of Lisa (Mark) Tobey, Carol (Leo) Fial; stepfather of Lynda (Tim) Pawlak, Debbie (John) Graham, Kevin Przepiora and Tim (Kim) Przepiora; survived by 10 grandchildren; brother of Matthew (Lou) Ciepiela, Jean (Gerald) Zimpfer and the late Edward (Chris) Ciepiela; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.), Saturday morning at 9:15 and at St. John Vianney Church at 10. Entombment in St. Adalbert Cemetery, Lancaster. Family present to receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined.

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Published by Buffalo News on Aug. 29, 2008.

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Ann Barnes

September 8, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We worked with Patty and she would often tell us stories about her and Bobby. He sounded like a fine man who will be missed by all.

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Tony Matarazza

August 29, 2008

I am sorry for your loss. My most sincere condolences and prayers are with your entire family.

Jim & Josette Graham

August 29, 2008

We were very stunned by the news of your passing. You will be missed. We will always cherish the great memories we shared. May you Rest in Peace

Jim, Josette, Pilar & Brendan Graham

August 29, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Jim and Christine Hanlon

August 29, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss Debbie. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim and Christine Hanlon

Jim & Josette Graham

August 29, 2008

To the Ciepiela Family:

You will be missed. We will always cherish the great memories we have of you and we shall shared them with your family.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family. May you rest in Peace.

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