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Fred Voorhes Obituary

VOORHES - Fred R., Jr. Of Tampa, FL, formerly of Buffalo, NY, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family October 10, 2008, beloved husband of the late Florence (Benincasa) Voorhes; dearest father of Msgr. Fred R. Voorhes III and Kathryn (Joseph) Isgro; cherished grandfather of Lorelei (David) Spataro; loving great-grandfather of David Jr., Nicholas and Sophia Spataro; dear brother of Laura (late Ken) Schilling and the late Kay (late Pete) Obenauer; also mourned by sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Fred also leaves behind his loyal dog, Bella. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 2315 Seneca St., near Cazenovia, Saturday at 10 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials in Mr. Voorhes name may be made to Lifepath Hospice, 12973 North Telecom Pkwy., Suite 100, Temple Terrace, FL 33637. Fred was a Navy veteran, a musician and a Niagara Mohawk retiree. His sense of humor and laugh will be missed, but never forgotten. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC.

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2008.

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Michael Kohl

October 24, 2008

Dear Father Fred:

We are sad to hear about "Uncle" Fred. I can recall my early years and a few of the family gatherings with the Wilsons. Your being at my confirmation back in the early 60's brings back a fond memory. Bless his soul.

Wayne Mack

October 24, 2008

Dear Father Fred,

I was sad to read about the loss of your father. The times I have seen him he was always full of life and I am sure that the people close to him will miss him very much. My thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family!

Leah Dengler

October 24, 2008

Dear Lorelei, Kathy & Family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of such a great man. So many wonderful memories of both Fred and Flo during the Villa days and beyond, swimming in their backyard pool, Fred playing the drums and Superbowl parties! The love they shared here on Earth is eternal and lives on in Heaven.
Leah, Neil and Ryan Dengler

kristin diamico

October 24, 2008

Fr. Fred and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all.

The Diamico Family

Paula, Patrick, Jennifer and Madelyn Henry

October 24, 2008

Kathy and Lorelei,
We have such fond memories of your dad and mom! Such wonderful and kind people who always had smiles on their faces and greeted you with such warmth! We were saddened to learn of your loss. You were very blessed with such wonderful parents and grandparents! Love to you all.

Michael Freeman

October 24, 2008

Fred, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss and resurrection. God Bless.

Rosemary Curtains (Siller)

October 23, 2008

Kathy--though its been many years since we've been in touch, I have fond memories of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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