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Biagio "Basil" Palestine

FUNERAL HOME

Greco Funeral Home (Amigone Funeral Home)

2909 Elmwood Avenue

Buffalo, New York

Biagio Palestine Obituary

PALESTINE-Biagio "Basil" October 28, 2007, dear father of Linda (David) Jeffery, Rosanne (Anthony) Dantonio, Jennifer (Rich Hoy) and Maryo (Donald Geary, Jr.) Palestine; grandfather of Krista (Rich), Charles and Anthony; great-grandfather of Alissa; former husband of Marygrace Palestine; most beloved of Rosemary Orlando; brother of Frances Binda, Geraldine Elie, Elaine (Millard) Snyder and the late Jenny Monesi, Connie Bennett and Anthony Palestine; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Friends received Wednesday and Thursday from 4-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Timothy's Church (East Park & Ensminger) Friday at 9 AM. Please assemble at church. Flowers declined.

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Biagio Palestine

39 Entries

Rosemary Orlando

November 28, 2007

My love,
You've been gone one month, but it seems like an eternity. I miss you so very much. You were so much a part of me that it's hard to function without you. I know you have found the peace that you deserve, but I wish you were still here. You have my heart FOREVER.
Always yours, Rosemary

krista

November 21, 2007

Happy Birthday Gramp!!! I hope your having a great big plate of spaghetti!!!! I miss you and Happy Thanksgiving Love you LOTS!! Krista, Rich and Alissa

Nicole Cirocco (Cascio)

November 6, 2007

Dear Jennifer, Maryo & Palestine Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father, he was a good man. I was thinking about the 4th of July parties you used to have and how much fun he had. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 5, 2007

Dear Jennifer, and the entire Palestine Family, I am so sorry to hear of your Father passing. You and your family are in our prayers through this difficult time.

Joe and Robyn Cannata

November 5, 2007

Melissa Gagliano

November 5, 2007

Basil,
You were truly one of a kind. You will be missed. When I think of you I will always smile remembering all the stories and jokes you told over and over again. It didn't matter how many times you told a story or joke it always seemed more interesting everytime you told it. You always wore your heart on your sleeve and it showed everytime you looked a my mom. Thank you for truly loving my mom the way she deserved. You will never be forgotten.
xoxoxo,
Melissa Gagliano

Wende Burgio

November 5, 2007

Rosemary:

I hope you know how much love and laughter Basil brought to our family. We are so much better for having him in our lives. Basil meant more to me and mine than you will ever know. I am sure the special love you and Basil had will help you through this awful, awful time. We are always here for you.

We love you.

Bob Cannata

November 4, 2007

Linda & Roseann,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I enjoyed seeing your father in "The Promised Land".

Krista Herzog

November 3, 2007

Hey Gramp, remember when you told me to move the baby gate so Alissa wouldn't trip over it and sure enough hours later you tripped and landed on the floor- even when you were in pain you still managed to make it a comical situation. I still don't know how I got you up off that floor when we were both laughing so hard!! I LOVE YOU! XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO Krista

Linda Jeffery

November 3, 2007

Dear Dad,
I miss you and am broken hearted right now...so can you do me a favor? When you see that I am struggling with this can you throw me a memory that will make me laugh like you always used to? We always laughed until we cried so I am certain they will help me get through this. Please keep my thoughts light with stories of remember when.... Oh and speaking of laughing, It reminds me that humor was what you were ALL about and how your humorous stories impacted everyone that knew you. Dad that makes me smile and that's what I'm all about. Well, that's all I ask right now but I'm sure I'll have a few more favors through out the years. Thanks for the memories, keep in touch Funky White Boy.
Love,
Linda
(p.s. I still won't tell anyone your secret cardone spot:)

chuck orlando

November 2, 2007

rosemary
sorry for your lost. we are all going to miss the storys and history lessons. basel was a kind and caring person he will be truly missed. dinners will not be the same.
love

Jessica

November 2, 2007

To Maryo and the Palistine family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Michelle Thomasula

November 1, 2007

The Thomasula family sends their deepest sympathy to you all. I've known Jennifer and Maryo for years and if they are any indication of what kind of father he was, he must've been pretty amazing. Your in our prayers.

Suzanne Lignos

November 1, 2007

Dear Maryo
So sorry to hear about your loss. Remember your dad will always be at your side. Don't be afraid to grieve your loss but always remember the good times. Remembering the best of times make life grand. You are always in my thoughts. Take care.. Love Sue Lignos.

Andrea Martinez

November 1, 2007

Dear Jennifer, and the entire Palestine Family, We are very sorry for your loss. The loss of a parent is an extrememly difficult time, but please remember that he is in a very peaceful place and watching out for all of you.

Felice Velardi (Anzalone)

November 1, 2007

Dear Jennifer,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Losing a loved one is sad enough, especially when it is a parent. We will pray for you and your family.
Love, Felice (Anzalone) & Victor
Velardi

Rosemary Orlando

November 1, 2007

To my darling Basil. What do I do? After 11 years together I'm lost without you. You were everything to me, my best friend, confidant, strength, my love and my heart. My knight in shining armor. I went to you for everything, we cried and laughed together. And with your arms around me I felt safe from everything. You were so sentimental, I'll miss the way your eyes twinkled whenever you saw me. I saw love when I looked at you. I know your dream was for us to go to Italy. If it's ever possible, I will go for you and visit all the places we dreamed about. Although my heart has broken into a million pieces and I miss being with you so very much, I know where you are. You are free from pain and at peace. Thank you for engulfing me with your love. You were my life as much as I was yours. I will love and miss you for the rest of my life. MUCHO GRANDE MY LOVE, FOREVER, ROSEMARY

Pat and Judi Dolan

November 1, 2007

To the Palestine family...My husband Pat and I have many fond memories of Basil at our restaurant on Hertel Ave. He always had a funny story or a great joke to tell...He will be sadly missed

Judy Scoma

November 1, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

MJ Cotroneo

November 1, 2007

Ro & Krista,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.

Michelle Cryer

November 1, 2007

Uncle Basil,
Sadly, gone are the times when someone would upset me and I would calmly look at them and say "Keep it up and I'll just call my Uncle Biagio". Little did they know that you were the biggest teddy bear that ever walked this earth. (but it shut them up nonetheless)
Never gone are the wonderful and colorfull memories that I carry in my heart and mind that will be shared throughout the years. Your spirit will always be with us as we recall our childhood and laugh so hard we cry (as we always do)...
Love you Uncle "B" - you will be sorely missed.
Michelle

November 1, 2007

Heidi Nowak

October 31, 2007

Roseann and Krista,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad and Grandpa. I loved hearing your stories about him. He was a kind and gentle soul and you are both the product of that. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
I love you both,
Heidi

Patrick Galla

October 31, 2007

To the Basil Palestine family. I am so very sorry to hear of Basils' passing. My sister Kathy called me to let me know.
Basil will always be one of my favorite people when I think of growing up on the west side of Buffalo. I pray that God would bless your family and give you His peace at this difficult time.

Pat & Ann Galla & family
(twin #2)

Krista Herzog

October 31, 2007

Gramps,

Thank You for all the wonderful memories! Im really gonna miss you. You will never be forgotten. I MISS YOU- LOVE YOU GRAMPS (P.S. Alissa wants some gum!!)XOXOXXOXXOXOXOXOXO

Jolyn Zimmermann

October 31, 2007

Dear Maryo,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your father, let your memories be your strength through this rough time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. God Bless you.
Love Always,
Jolyn and Brittnee Zimmermann

Joseph&Joyce Sardo

October 31, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

jeff scoma

October 31, 2007

Sorry to hear the passing away of Basil "Mr.Palestine" I knew Basil thru the Bichler's and My impression of Basil was that He was a strong and fair Man for what was right.It was a pleasure the several time's I shared time with Basil,from the time when I was with Mrs.Connie Bichler & My Mom at the Italian Festival in North Buffalo to the time when I seen Basil and told Him I told My Mom that He had lost weight and looked good which brought a great smile to Basil's Face.............May Biagio "Basil" Palestine rest in Heaven with THE Lord Jesus Christ

Jen Palestine

October 31, 2007

Dear Dad,
You will never be forgotten in my heart or mind. Thank You for giving me such happy memories of my childhood. I remember you catching me stealing chocolate milk from your milk truck. If that truck was here right now, I would drink it all. I LOVE YOU FOREVER YOUR DAUGHTER JENNIFER.

Christine Connolly

October 31, 2007

Dear Rosanne: My heart goes out to you. I will remember you in my prayers so you have the strength to endure this loss. I'm sure you were a wondeful daughter and loved your father dearly.

Terry Guerra

October 31, 2007

Sorry to read of Basil's passing. It has been many years, but I remember the laughs we had when he delivered the milk to us on those cold snowy Buffalo days. He always had a joke or story to tell. I am sure he will be missed by all of his family and friends. God speed.

Patty Reinhardt

October 31, 2007

Fran,I am so sorry to hear about your brother.He is with God now.

Patty (Hartigan)Al Reinhardt

October 31, 2007

Rosanne, Tony, Jennifer & Krista: We are both so sad to hear about your father's passing. We know how very special he was to all of you. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Leo & Kathi Shonitsky

Carole Miller

October 31, 2007

We will miss your humor, Uncle Basil. You must be having a big meal up there right now....you are with grandma, grandpa, Aunt Jennie, Mom (Aunt Connie) and Uncle Anthony! We love you.

Carole, John, Pat, Cathy, Matt and Tim

joe gugino

October 31, 2007

Dear Friend May you rest in peace i will always remember the good times we had at mr biggs with fat Joe . Peter, and the gang. You were and always will be my idol and dear friend hope to see u soon in the hearafter

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