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Henry Handzel Obituary

HANDZEL-Henry J. Sr. At his son's home in Cottage Grove, WI, formerly of Lancaster, October 13, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Dolores (nee Zayac); devoted father of Henry Jr. (Charlotte), Lori (Warren) Bickers and David (Sue); loving grandfather of Shary Wendt, Megan (Adam) Senatori, Laura, Nathan Handzel, Michael, Anna Bickers, Jennifer and Brittany Klipper; great-grandfather of Amanda, Caitlin and Jordan; also survived by nieces and nephews. Mr. Handzel was WW II Navy veteran, serving on the USS Lexington and a retired Superintendent of Symington Gould/Dresser Industries. Visitation in the EDWARD J. CICHON FUNERAL HOME, 4929 Broadway, Depew, Friday 3:30-7:30 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 1 St. Mary's Hill, Lancaster, Saturday at 9:30 AM (Please assemble at church). Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or VAWNY Health System, c/o Voluntary Service Code (135), 3495 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215.

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19, 2007.

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Christine Huffman

October 20, 2007

Uncle Hank will be missed greatly. With all the memories of dinners,parties and his "Hi Doll" to me(Christine). We will never forget him because he will always be in our hearts. Love always, Jim,Judy,Jenny,Missy,Jessie, Christine and families

John B. Mrozek

October 19, 2007

I remember all the good times that we had together in Toronto and Lockport since my sister's wedding to Pet in '48. I will miss him.

Cammy Walker

October 19, 2007

What wonderful memories I have of all the great times at your home on Transit,your mom and dad were so very much responsible for these.I love and miss your dad and all our happy times,and that is the way I am remembering him.Happy,Happy reunion with his dear love. My love always,Cammy

Frank & Gloria Palisano family

October 19, 2007

With sincere sympathy on the loss of your Dad. He will be missed greatly.

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