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Jerrold L. "Bear" Lewis

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Jerrold Lewis Obituary

LEWIS - Jerrold L. Bear October 28, 2008. Beloved husband of Gracine (nee Capizzi) Lewis; dearest Dad of Michelle (Joseph Keith) Guedesse, Kenneth (Gustavo Zegerra) Kirisits, and Peter (Buffy) Kirisits; loving Papa of Billy, Tanya, Christen, Ryan, Alexis, Brooke, Ryan, and the late Hope Marie; little buddy and constant companion Bear; brother of Patricia (Howard) Wietzke, Jacqueline (late Robert) Zagurski, James (Patricia Milbrand) Lewis, and the late Sandra Clapper. The family will be present on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Saturday from 2-4 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive (at Parker Blvd.) where Funeral Services will follow at 4:00 PM. Friends invited. Mr. Lewis loved fishing, was the grill master of the family, an avid NASCAR fan, loved spending time with his grandchildren, always had a twinkle in his eye and a smile that would melt your heart. He also was a Marine Corps Veteran serving two tours during the Vietnam War. He had a passion for the American Flag, the United States, and all those who serve and protect her. Semper Fi. If desired, memorials may be made to Haven House, 330 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202. Online register at www.AMIGONE.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2008.

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November 15, 2008

Gracine and Family, our sincere Sympathies. Carol (Brokenshire) and Tom Williams, Rochester, NY

Tom & Ronnie Dray

November 3, 2008

Hello Gracine

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry to hear about Bear. We just got home after being gone for over 3 months and are really sorry to have missed being with you and paying our last respects to him.

June Bird

November 3, 2008

Gracine, I am sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you are well, and doing ok. This is from your cousin June. Take care, and god bless.

Dena Lupke

November 1, 2008

Dear Gracine, Shellie, Kenny, G, Joe, Jim & Pat, and All the Family who knew and Loved Bear,Especially his Grandkids. And Bear Boy. There are not enough words I can say to all of You to express how I feel for the loss you are experiencing for such a Wonderful Husband, Dad And Papa. My Thoughts and Prayers are with All of You today and every day. God Speed. Much Love To You All, Dena

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