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Melvin Hodur Obituary

HODUR-Melvin J. Of Depew NY, October 19, 2007, after a long battle with Kidney Disease. Beloved husband of Sharon (Mapes); loving father of Pamela (Bert) LaBell and Michele (Jim) Hemingway; beloved grandfather of Ryan, Stephanie, Katelyn and Kayla; brother of Lorraine (late Edmund) White, Carol (late Richard) Jasienski and Dennis (late Marie); also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the funeral home of WENDEL & LOECHER INC., 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Monday morning at 9:30 AM and at St. James R.C. Church, Depew at 10 AM. Family present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9. Flowers gratefully declined. Mel was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2692 and a retired Crew Chief of the Depew Public Works Dept.

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Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 20, 2007.

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Andrea Rubino

November 12, 2007

Sharon,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Melvin was a "one of kind." I will always remember his smile and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to care for him.

Lynne Deer

October 28, 2007

Sharon,Pam,&Michele,Sorry for your
loss.I know how it is to lose a lov
-ed one.I miss my Mother & brother
so much. Just know there is no more
pain or suffering anymore. Only happ
-iness. Only Blessings,no losses.
Sincere Condolences, Lynne(Privatera) Deer

Michele & Steven Ludwig

October 21, 2007

Sharon, Pam/Bert & family, Michele/Jimmy & family,
Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. God Bless.
Michele, Steven, Joshua & Tiffany Ludwig

Lou & Arlene Krygier, Depew Police Retired

October 20, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Steve & Mary Beth Reynolds

October 20, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Love to ALL.

Charlene, Sam, Sam and Justin Rotella

October 20, 2007

I will always remember Uncle Mel with that smile on his face hanging out with "the guys" at Grandpa and Grandma Mapes' house. I hope all the wonderful memories you have made together can keep you strong. We are thinking of you all and praying for you all.

PAT & MICHAEL PIERCE

October 20, 2007

SHARON, PAM & MICHELLE, WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MEL'S DEATH. HE FOUGHT A LONG HARD BATTLE. YOU CAN TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT YOU NOW HAVE YOUR OWN SPECIAL GUARDIAN ANGEL WATCHING OVER YOU. OUR SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU.

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