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Francis Philipps Obituary

PHILIPPS-Francis J. Age 83, of Hamburg, October 21, 2007, husband of 61 years of Norma (nee Fildes); father of Wayne (Lois), Randall, Lawrence (Kathy) and the late Donna Philipps; brother of Gerard (late Patricia) Philipps; also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at SS. Peter & Paul Church, Friday at 10 AM. Visitation at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to SS. Peter & Paul Church Building Fund. Mr. Philipps was a retired Lt. Col. in the Knights of St. John.

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 24 to Oct. 25, 2007.

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david zinzola

October 25, 2007

Wayne, Sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad Our Prayers and thoughts are with you and your Family. God Bless you and your Family. Dave,Lucy Zinzola

Don & Jean Spring

October 25, 2007

Our love and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May all find peace in knowing that others share very deeply in your loss.

Daniel Vitello

October 25, 2007

Gerry (Grandpa),
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Hope everyone is doing well.

HOLLY SANTIAGO

October 25, 2007

WAYNE WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER. YOU AND LOIS WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS, AS WILL THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU ALL LOVE HOLLY AND RAYMOND

Bank of America

October 24, 2007

So sorry for your loss

Dale & Sally Pyne

October 24, 2007

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

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