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Stephen Giglia Obituary

GIGLIA-Stephen C. September 19, 2007 of Williamsville; beloved husband of the late Elizabeth "Lee" Tarquinio Giglia; cherished father of Linda (Don) Sroka and Dr. Maria (Fred) Pieri; devoted grandfather of Stephen Sroka and Marissa and Nicholas Pieri; son of the late Peter and Rosalie (Cicero) Giglia; brother of Sam (Theresa) Martorana, late Louise (late Joseph) Alaimo, late Carl (late Flo) Martorana, late Sam (Alice), late Jay (Edward) Lattuca, late Peter (Rachel) Giglia; brother-in-law of Guido (Gloria), late Louis (late Dorothy) Tarquinio, late Mary (Thomas) DeNisco; loving uncle of many nieces and nephews; dear friend of Margaret Rango. Family present Saturday and Sunday from 5-8 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUENRAL HOME, 1671 Maple Rd., where Funeral Services will be held Monday at 8:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated 9:30 at St. Benedict Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Stephen's memory to Shea's Performing Arts Center, P.O. Box 1130, Buffalo, NY 14205. Stephen was the sole proprietor of Steve's Shoe Repair in Tonawanda of 35 years until retirement in 1999. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Constance Perna-Pellegrino.

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Published by Buffalo News from Sep. 22 to Sep. 23, 2007.

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Joanne Notto

September 25, 2007

Dear Maria, Linda and family,

With deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad. What great memories I have from the old neighborhood on Callodine.

Take care,
Joanne Notto and family

Robert Pezzino

September 23, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Giglia family at this time. Steve was a dear friend to my dad (Joe Pezzino) and was there for him when he passed away. My God bless him and your family in your time of need. Cheryl Busch,(Big John,s Pasta House),Jennifer Jones, Bobby Pezzino

Camille Brockhurst

September 22, 2007

Dear Linda & Maria,
Cheerish the memories you have of your Dad & we too cherish the memories we had with him! You both are in our prayers.
Love
Camille & Jack

Lynne Chillis-Wilson

September 22, 2007

Dearest Linda, Maria, and all loved ones of The Late Mr. Stephen and The Late Mrs. "Lee" Giglia: I've thanked God many times, for allowing me to cross paths of people with hearts so kind as Mr. & Mrs Stephen Giglia. Many years ago, Lee was my Department Manager at
the old Sears Store, when it was on Main St., on Buffalo's East Side. Your Mom introduced me to your Dad there one day, & he was a "God - Send" for me, and for my Late Mother, who had severe foot problems. Once, after telling Lee about my Mom's problems, Mr Giglia sent a message to me, to bring my Mom's shoes in to work, so that Lee could bring them home to him. Mr Giglia fixed my Mother's shoes, and when Lee brought them to work, they both refused payment for the repairs your Father did, and my Mom, would tell this story, so often, about the "Angel Shoe Repair Man", that she never met. I only met your Father that one time, yet he was gracious enough to do what he did for us. Also, I still "Proudly" wear the gold earrings your Mom bought me for my 18th birthday. I told her then, that I would keep them forever, as I would always remember what She & your Father did for my Mom. I'm sorry, I really didn't mean to "rattle-on" like this, but I did want to tell you Linda, (you dropped your Mom off & picked her up each workday), and Maria, (you were just a really pretty little girl - grammar school age), that your Parent's, left beautiful, and lasting, "positive" impressions on me, and I will NEVER forget "The Giglia's", who are TRULY, Angelic Spirits now. I pray that in time, you two, (and your loved ones), will embace only Happy, Loving, Memories of your Parents, so that the loss you may feel now will be easier to endure. May God continue to watch over you, Linda & Maria, and over all that is dear to you both. Sincerely,

Christine Wilk-Connolly

September 22, 2007

Dear Linda: My sympathy to you on the death of your Dad. Having lost my father, I know the emptiness that you feel. My prayers are with you.

MIKE MUSCATO

September 22, 2007

SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF ANOTHER GREAT ITALIAN-AMERICAN

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