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Darlene Licata Obituary

LICATA - Darlene L. (nee Bowser) Age 39, of the City of Tonawanda, September 25, 2008 at Hospice Buffalo facility in Cheektowaga. Wife of eight years of Christopher J. Licata; mother of James and Christian Licata; daughter of Ronald J. Bowser Sr. and the late Sandra L. Bowser; sister of Ronald J. (Lorrie) Bowser Jr.; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday only from 7-9 PM at the JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) in the City of Tonawanda. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Ovarian Cancer Research, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1400, New York, N.Y., 10122 (www.ocrf.org). Darlene was a 1987 graduate of Tonawanda High School and was employed as a Primary Care Instructor for People Inc. for the past five years.

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Published by Buffalo News from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2008.

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November 24, 2017

God I miss u

Mandy and Wayne Neiswonger

October 4, 2008

Dear Chris and Boys:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Unfortunately, we just found out about Darlene yesterday (10/3). Darlene was a great person. She always was so happy. We'll miss her! Karen misses her terribly and is sorry she could not have seen her recently. Darlene will not be forgotten. I am sure our angel is watching over all of us!

Amy

October 3, 2008

To The Licata Famiy,
I did not know Darlene, nor do I know any of you. She sounded like a wonderful person. I am the same age as Darlene and although I am a stranger, I want to send my sympathies. I lost my mom to Ovarian Cancer back in Feb. May god be with all of you and I will say a prayer for your entire family.

Laurie Drew

October 1, 2008

Chris, Jimmy & Christian,
I am so sorry for you loss. I hold on to my wonderful memories of Dar. You always made me laugh. I will always rem. you and those "herman munster" shoes and that blue nail polish. Dar we go so far back as 7th grade. I can't picture my life without you in it anymore. I love you so much and I will never say goodbye to you because we will meet again. Until we meet again. I love ya Dar!

James Fuller

September 29, 2008

James and family,
My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Your Mother was a wonderful person and even though we did not stay in contact, I always loved her. As I have always loved and missed you.
Take care of yourself and your little brother.

Dave Mack-Hardiman

September 29, 2008

Please accept my sympathy on the loss of such a wonderful spirit.
Darlene was a positive influence and caring person. It was an honor to have known her. She will be missed by all at People Inc.

Vicki Zimmerman

September 29, 2008

Jimmy....so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a sweetheart. I have not seen you for a long time but I want you to know that you are thought about and my heart aches for you at the loss of your mom. I will be praying for you for strength and comfort as you go through this.

Rhea Scheuer

September 29, 2008

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

June Connors

September 29, 2008

Dear Chris and Boys,

May God Bless and keep you during your loss of your lovely wife and mother. She truly was an angel on earth. Darlene was so wonderful to everyone she met. Darlene spoke so lovingly of you often.

I will always remember her beautiful cheery smiling face ( even at 5 am ) and the smiley faces she would leave on notes always brightened my day but with this news today my heart is heavy with tears. Yet I believe her beautiful sweet spirit, now lives beyond our earth as we know it.

God Bless,
June Connors BSN, RN

Loreen Klein

September 29, 2008

Dear Chris and family,
Words can not express how sorry I am to here of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family during this time of sorrow. Darlene was an incredibly loving and caring person. I feel blessed for having the opportunity to work with her. She will be deeply missed, but the memories of our friendship will live on in my heart. With love and prayers.
Loreen Klein

To make a wish come true, whisper it to a Butterfly. Upon these wings it will be taken to heaven and granted, for they are the messangers of the Great Spirit.

September 29, 2008

Annette Kinz

September 29, 2008

Dear Chris and boys,
It is so hard to put into words what Darlene meant to so many people. She was a bright light that brought joy and love to everyone around her. No words can bring you comfort but know that you are in our hearts and prayers and that she will never be gone from our minds.

mary savash

September 29, 2008

Chris and family
I am so sorry for your loss--we will miss Darlene so much--she was a wonderful person and will be a wonderful angel and continue to watch over you. Mary Savash

Sarah Walter

September 29, 2008

Darlene was an amazing woman , and friend. She was just one of the best friends i could ever have or ask for. Darlene loved her family and friends very much. Whenever I needed a shoulder to lean on I knew without question she was there! I will hold all of our special times and memories close to my heart forever. U will always be so loved and missed. Kevin and I love you so much!

Barbara Elia

September 28, 2008

Dear Chris and Family,
My heart goes out to you - you are in all our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow and loss.
I'll always remember Darlene as a young, bubbly, happy woman who was great at making the most of life and seemed always to make things fun.
May God comfort and protect you and help you find strength. We'll all miss her and we want you to know that you are surrounded with love and support.
God Bless You,

Barb & Phil Elia

Gena Licata

September 28, 2008

Dear Chris and Boys:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Darlene was a wonderful person, never thinking of herself and putting others first. I am going to miss my friend greatly. You and your family will be thought of. She was ONE OF A KIND and will be your angel now. With all of our love, Gena Licata and Blair. ( People Inc.)

Mary Beth Vassallo

September 28, 2008

Dear Chris & boys,
I cannot even express how much sadness I feel for you all at this time. Darlene was such an amazing person and such an inspiration to everyone that she met. Her smile, her style, her big generous heart, she was always thinking of others. She bragged about all three of you ALL THE TIME!!! You were her life and just know she is with you every minute!!! Please call if you need anything. She will always be in in my heart and you three will always be in my thoughts & prayers!

God Bless You
Mary Beth
People Inc

Jennifer Esau

September 28, 2008

Chris, Christian and Jimmy,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. I will hold onto the memories I have of Dar and cherish them. I love and miss you Dar!

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