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Lance Davis Obituary

DAVIS - Lance A. October 4, 2008 of Gainesville, VA. Beloved husband of Jodie (nee OShea); dearest father of Hunter and Cora; beloved son of Larry (Susan) Davis and Linda-Sue Taylor; brother of Jimmie, Lissa, Tami and Michelle; grandson of Virgil and Georgette Davis; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.), with a memorial service to be held on Friday morning at 9:30 AM at St. Gabriels Church (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hunter and Cora Davis Contribution Fund (50 Fountain Plaza, Suite 250, Buffalo, NY 14202).

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Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 15, 2008.

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michelle costanzo

October 23, 2008

lance you may not remember me but i remember from school ( both ou and jodie) even though we all tend to move away i remember the great guy you where than i know where a great father @husband the worlds lost is heavens gain . you shall be truly missed by all class of 1988

Christine & Keith Freeland

October 16, 2008

Dear Jodie & Family: Our sincerest sympathies go out to you. May God surround you and your children with his love and strength.
Warmest regards,
Your former co-workers at Package Design

Jennifer Lusardo (Kladke)

October 15, 2008

My sincerest sympathies and condolences to Jodie, Hunter, Cora and the Davis family. Lance was a blessed creature who walked this earth and any of us to have known him even in the slightest is very lucky indeed.
My heart and prayers are with you.

Connie Fryling Parisi

October 15, 2008

Lance, you were a wonderful husband to Jodie and a terrific father to Hunter and Cora, as well as a friend to all who knew you! You will be sorely missed to all left behind! Rest in peace and I hope that Heaven is all that you dreamed it would be.

Tami DeMarzo

October 15, 2008

Lance I will forever love you-and will treasure you forever. I know you are in glory-and I will one day see you again. Thank you for all you did for me, and for what you taught me...I love you...~Tami

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