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Richard Michel Obituary

MICHEL - Richard A. October 13, 2008, of Buffalo, NY, dearest companion of Penny; husband of the late Helen (Sendlak) Michel; dear father of Madelyn (James DeSantis) Michel, Linda (Andrew) Kowalik; dear grandfather of Amanda Kowalik; brother of Dorothy (late Raymond) Wiggins; survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service Friday, October 17 at 11:30 AM in the Marian Mausoleum of St. Stanislaus Cemetery, 700 Pine Ridge Rd., Cheektowaga. Please assemble at the chapel. No prior visitation. Mr. Michel was the owner of Dicks East Side Inn, WW II Veteran in the Marines, a life member of Post 45, a recipient of the Silver Helmet Award and Purple Heart. Arrangements by the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC.

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

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Irena Woszczak

October 18, 2008

Dear Friends,
We'll all miss Dick . He truly was an icon on the east side. Rest in peace my friend. Semper Fi !

Larry Heaney

October 17, 2008

Dear Penny, Linda & Madeline,

I am sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers.

Scott, Amy & Allison Vollmer

October 17, 2008

Sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers.

Marty Biniasz

October 16, 2008

Sorry to hear about your lost. Dick was an icon of the Historic Polonia District.

Mary Riley

October 15, 2008

Dear Dorothy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. I am keeping you in my prayers.
Love,
Mary Riley

Susan Miller

October 15, 2008

Dear Mrs. Wiggins,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have you and your family in our prayers.
Love,
Sue & Gary Miller

AL MAJEWSKI

October 15, 2008

DEAR FRIENDS SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF A GREAT MAN!! MAY HE REST IN PEACE. LETS DRINK A TOAST TO SEND HIM ON HIS JOURNEY WITH ALL MY THOUGHTS & LOVE.. YOUR FRIEND BIG AL

Jen King

October 15, 2008

Dear Penny, Linda & Madeline

We were very sorry to hear of your loss, You are in our prayers and thoughts!!! Love you all
Jen & Mark

Thomas Sharon Kacala

October 15, 2008

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

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