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Patricia Riggs Obituary

RIGGS-Patricia A. (Osieja) October 20, 2007; loving wife of Charles R. Riggs; loving mother of Nicholas and Katie Riggs; daughter of Harry and Helen Osieja; sister of Richard (late Deborah) Osieja and Sandra (John) Quinn-Osieja; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Monday 4-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville. Friends are invited to a Funeral Service Tuesday at 11 o'clock in the Chapel at Crosspoint. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Roswell Park or Hospice Foundation. Patricia was proud to be employed by Tennyson Court Senior Care Facility.

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2007.

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JOAN & NELSON FISCHER

October 26, 2007

DICK SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOST OF YOUR SISTER

Harriet Sacks

October 25, 2007

All of us in EDU211 at Buffalo State College extend our sympathy to Katie and her family.

Ann Zakulski-Strickland, daughter of Helen Osieja-Zakulski

October 23, 2007

My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to each member of your family! There are no words to ease your pain. Only friends and family to help you along.

Tina Lauricella (Oddo)

October 23, 2007

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Patti was a wonderful person and will be fondly remembered by everyone who had the honor of knowing her.

Karen Keyes

October 22, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Jason and Michele Schiltz

October 22, 2007

I am very sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts are with you and your family.

Paula Ashkin

October 22, 2007

To the family: I'll never forget the wonderful class we had with Pat. She never raised her voice. She had the patience of a saint. We are lost without you, Pat.

Lynn+Daryle Schiltz

October 22, 2007

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Natalie Mckean

October 21, 2007

I will always fondly remember and cherish the time i worked with Pat. She was truly an angel among us and she touched so many lives even in the short time i knew her at tennyson ct. I will miss her terribly and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Greta Farruggia

October 21, 2007

Pat was one of the best friends a person could have. She was always so much fun to be around at work or bowling or where every we were. I will miss her more than she will ever know. Charlie, my prayers are with you and the rest of your family. I truly feel like I've lost a member of my own family.

Tony Curatolo

October 21, 2007

Richard,

My thoughts are with you,

Tony Curatolo

Janice & Gary Wilson

October 21, 2007

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Ann Hoffman

October 21, 2007

I dont know where to begin. I miss Pat so much. She was a real life angel. I can only thank the Good Lord for letting me work with her and get to know her as my friend. She has touched so many hearts. She radiates kindness with her faith. A true inspiration! My thoughts and prayers are with Charlie, Nick and Katie, her parents and brother. May God be good to all of you...

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