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John Kessler Obituary

KESSLER-John R. "Jack" Of West Seneca, NY November 29, 2007; beloved husband of 52 years to Shirley J. Beaty; dearest father of Sharon (Donald) Mayers, John R. Jr. and Bruce (Monica) Kessler; grandfather of Jennifer, Jillian, Cody, Bailey, Alex and great-grandfather of Savannah; brother of James (Margaret), Eileen (Robert) Schulze, Robert (Pat), Richard (Diane), Albert "Skippy" (Sandy) and the late Margaret Colello, William, Martin Kessler and Roberta McGuire. Friends received Friday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Rd. West Seneca. Friends are invited to a funeral service on Saturday at 11 AM in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 360 Main St, Elma. Please assemble at church. www.curtinfuneralhome.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Nov. 30, 2007.

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Kim Perkins

December 1, 2007

Dear Aunt Shirley & family,
My heartfelt sympathy to all of you, it has been a while since seeing you. Uncle Jack will be missed by all, he was great man. I'm sorry that I cannot attend the services, my prayers are with you.
Love,
Kim & Roger Perkins (Birdie's daughter)

Jack & Judy Chandler

November 30, 2007

To Dick & Diane and Skip & Sandy;
We are sorry for your loss. Hold on
to your mamories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness.

Barbara Kelleher

November 30, 2007

SHIRL AND FAMILY,

My heart and thoughts are with you all. Hope that St. Patrick meets him at the gate. Be home in a few weeks.

Love and Prayers to all.

Pat and Barb

Craig L

November 30, 2007

Bruce, My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time, I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

William Kessler Jr.

November 30, 2007

Dear Aunt Shirley and family.I am so sorry for your loss. It is all of our loss,Uncle Jack was a fine man and i will hold many fond memories of him always. I am in the midwest right now and can not make it home. hopefully i will see you all soon.My thoughts are with you all,all of Uncle Jacks family.

Billy and Lisa

Sharon Stein(Mourgas)

November 30, 2007

Sharon: I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I just wanted you to know that even with all the passing years there are many good memories of being neighbors! You and your family will be in mine and Scott's thoughts.

Sandi Kusmierski

November 30, 2007

Bruce, my sympathy on the loss of your Dad. Please know that your friends at Ronco are thinking of you. I know it is hard, but think about the good times, the ones that made you laugh. I believe that helps more than anything.

Irene Long

November 30, 2007

I was sorry to hear about your brother Skip. My condolences and love to you and Sandy. He will be in my prayers
Irene

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