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Sylvester Christopher Obituary

CHRISTOPHER - Sylvester Sal October 12, 2008. Husband of the late Betty (nee Fertitta) Christopher; devoted father of Connie (James) Castiglione, Sandra (Pat) Stafford; loving grandfather of John Gerace, Ward Scardino, Ashley, Patrick, Jaclyn Stafford; fond great-grandfather of Joseph Gerace; son of the late Herman and Concetta Christopher; dear brother of Theresa (Joseph) Urbino and the late Ernie (Angela) Christopher; cherished uncle of Michael and Joe Christopher. Friends may call at the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, 3060 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral will be held Friday at 10:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bernadettes Church, 5930 South Abbott Rd. at 12:15 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. JAMES V. SPANO, Director.

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2008.

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Laurie Herdzik

October 16, 2008

Stafford family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time! Papa will be missed very much by all.
We Love you.
Laurie & John Herdzik

Judy Scoma

October 15, 2008

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

Mark & Renee Krawczyk

October 15, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

marilyn glascott

October 15, 2008

sandy,pat , ash, pat and jackie and the Christopher family: we were so blessed to have known Sal - a wonderful man and a great father, grandfather and brother - as our next door neighbor - he was the best!

jesus walked into the room
and sat upon his bed
he looked into his glassy eyes
and stroked his soft grey head
then jesus rose and took his hand
He'd come to take him home.
He began to rise and follow Him,
but stopped upon the bed's shiny chrome.

he had always been a selfless man,
put his family before his mind.
and while he was in paradise,
what about the family (and dog) he'd leave behind?

but in loving hearts his family said
(they'd be sure to let him know)
that he'd be safe and happy there,
it was okay for him to go.

so, he took the hand of Jesus,
to follow him to the Lord,
he was ready to go to be with
the one that he adored, and to be reunited with Betty,
Sal, both adored.

and as the light grew brighter,
he took just one backwards glance,
he would look forward to when he would see his family at home, together, at last.

we love you guys

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Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park Chapel (Southtowns)

3060 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127

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