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Dorothy DiPirro Obituary

DiPIRRO-Dorothy C. (nee Smith) November 7, 2007 of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved wife of the late Leonard; dearest mother of Elaine (David) Reinhardt and Brian (Sharon) DePerro; dear grandmother of Kelly (Lora), Scott and Kitt (Claudia) Reinhardt, Kim (Mark) Utech, Jeffrey and Megan DePerro, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter; daughter of the late Joseph and Ottilie (nee Lieber) Smith; sister of the late Ottilie Holler, Joseph, William, Marion Halt and Alvin; survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Friday 4-8 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (West of Harlem Rd.). Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday in Queen of Martyrs Church at 9:30 AM (please assemble at church). Interment St. John's Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Buffalo City Mission, PO Box 496, Buffalo 14205.

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Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2007.

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The Baranick Family

November 10, 2007

Dear Brian, Sharon & Family,

We are all deeply saddened by the news of your mother's passing. We hope that you are comforted by all the wonderful memories of her.
We will pray for her, you and your family.

Rita and Dan Chipchak

November 8, 2007

Elaine, Brian and Families:
Aunt Dorothy was a very special lady. She kept our Smith family together and she sure was good to Mom and all of us. Love and blessings to you....

Carol Harrington

November 8, 2007

Dear Elaine and Brian, I am sorry for your loss. Aunt Dorothy was always one of my favorites. She loved life and took care of her brothers and sisters. We will all miss her.
Carol (Holler) Harrington

Doug Holler

November 8, 2007

Dear Elaine and Brian,
I'm sorry to hear of your great loss.God gets another good one.
God Bless,

Kathy Wilson

November 8, 2007

Brian,

Very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kathy Wilson

August Russo

November 8, 2007

Elaine & Dave,
While checking for someone else, I happened across your mom's listing. My heart felt condolences go out to you and your family. And, my prayers will be with y'all tonite. Gus Russo

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