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Joseph Lightcap Obituary

LIGHTCAP - Joseph A. October 27, 2008 of Springville, NY; husband of Evelyn E. Lux-Lightcap (nee Crandall); father of Henry J. (Mary C.) Lux, Donald (Pat) and Thomas (Donna) Lightcap; also survived by six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; brother of Josephine Holland and the late Ernestine Dodge, Pauline VanDyke, Ernest and Paul Lightcap. Born in 1923, Joe was a 28 year volunteer Fireman at Mortons Corners, proud Veteran of WW II in the Pacific Theatre. He was dedicated to the VFW Post #5260 and Present Commander, a member of the American Legion Post # 431 and a member of St. Aloysius Church. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Smith-Weismantel Funeral Home, Inc., 271 E. Main St., Springville followed by a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 11 oclock from St. Aloysius Church, Springville. Please assemble at church.

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2008.

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Nina Kimball

November 24, 2008

Dear Evie - Arnold and I are both so very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. We will always remember how we met you and Joe on one of our first cruises together - and how much fun and laughs we had on all of the cruises we took together. Our hearts go out to you, and may God Bless You and keep you safe Evie. We know Joe is at peace now and in the arms of our Good Lord.

Joe & Betty Milks

October 30, 2008

Our sympathy to the family, we are happy we had a conversation wilth Joe when visiting WNY last summer

Al and Millie Hummel

October 30, 2008

Dear Evie
We are so very sorry to hear about Joe.He was a great guy and will be missed.Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.GOD bless you and comfortyou during this difficult time. love
Al and Millie

Bill and Diana Garlock

October 30, 2008

May the Lord send you His peace and the Spirit take him away.

Shirley and Jack Zarra

October 30, 2008

To Joe and Sam and the entire Lux and Lightcap families, we are keeping you all in our hearts and our prayers during this most difficult time.

Judith A. and Edward A. Drabek

October 30, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We will keep you in our prayers.

Gordon & Barbara Crandall

October 29, 2008

Dear Evie, Gordon and I are so sad to hear of Joe's passing. You are in our hearts and prayers. Much love to you, the Crandalls

anita james(diodato)

October 29, 2008

Jo Holland and family,
So sorry for your loss,my prayers
are with you.
love anita

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