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Augustus Graziano Obituary

GRAZIANO-Augustus J. "Gus" December 8, 2007 at age 70. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Polito) Graziano; devoted father of Marc (Elizabeth) LoGalbo, Christopher (Carrie) Graziano and the late Deana LoGalbo; dear grandfather of Ian and Taylor LoGalbo, Anthony and Juliana Graziano; son of the late Ignatius and Antonina Graziano; loving brother of Stephanie (late Norman) Sham and Eleanor (late Alfonso) Giglia; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.), where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10:15 and in St. Paul's RC Church at 11. Flowers gratefully declined.

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Published by Buffalo News from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2007.

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Julie Stamey

December 17, 2007

Dear Nancy,
I am so sorry about the passing of your dear husband Gus. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.

Sam and Ellie Novara

December 14, 2007

Dear Nancy,

We were saddened to hear about the passing of Gus. Our condolences go out to you and your family. God Bless you all throughout your days of sorrow and cherish those memories of him as a true POINTer who together with you pursued his Italian family in Italy and came back to share the stories with all of us.

Donna (LoPIccolo) Johnson

December 12, 2007

Hi Nancy & Family, I am far away but my presence is there with you and your family. Gus will be missed he was the best SANTA that I remember at the XMas Parties. He always made a room light up with his presence. My husband and I always enjoyed sitting and chatting with him. His grand children, children and of course you will surely miss him. He will always be in all of our hearts. I wish I could be there with your family.
Miss you all.

Michelle Hanson

December 12, 2007

To Nancy and Aunt Ellie.. I am sorry about Gus.. I have alot of fond memories of him.. he was so enjoyable to be around..

Sandi Russo

December 12, 2007

Nancy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Gus was so enjoyable telling his Sicily and artichoke stories at our POINT meetings. He will be sadly missed - Sandi

Karen Polito-Wiese

December 12, 2007

Dear Uncle Gus, It is hard to believe that you are no longer with us. I can still hear your laughter and see your smiling face. You were such an important part of this family, and we will miss you terribly. It has been a very long struggle for you, and if you could have made it better, you would have. That was just the kind of person you were. Please know that you will always be loved and never ever forgotten. Thanks for bringing so much joy to our family. We love you.

Aunt Nancy,kids,and grand kids,
know that you are in our prayers and that your husband, father, and grandfather was loved by many...especially us.

Love, Karen and Paul

Joanne (Minotti) Netols

December 11, 2007

Growing up across the street from the Graziano family and a good friend of Eleanor's, I remember Gus as a good natured, funny kid who always made everyone laugh, especially Mrs. G his mom.
He had a good natured soul which I am sure continued throughout his lifetime. I am saddened to hear of his passing. My condolences to the family.

Joe & Sue Musca

December 11, 2007

Dear Aunt Nancy: Despite the many years and miles of family separation, the hearty laugh and enjoyable “Buffalo West-side stories” of Uncle Gus will never be forgotten. He personified the definition of “La Familia!”
You are in our daily thoughts.
Love, Joe & Sue Musca

Carmela Selva

December 11, 2007

Dear Nancy and Family,
We all lost a fine husband,father,grandpa and cousin. He was the best and will be greatly missed. Take care of each other.

Love Carm and Lou

Myrta Pomaranski

December 11, 2007

Dearest Nancy: My deepest condolences to you and the family on the passing of Gus. Daisy and I were mentioning his many attributes - including his love of Opera. Just think, he is now listening to the greatest Opera available, the angels in heaven. May our Blessed Mother and Jesus, hold you in the palm of their hands during this time and always. Deepest regards always, Myrta Pomaranski

Mark Anthony Polito

December 11, 2007

Dear Nancy and family, It's hard to put words to your chilhood but when you hear that bell ringing we all knew what it meant, Gus brought smiles and laughter to us all. Those are priceless memories I will always cherish. So remember this holiday season that when you hear a bell ringing it will be Gus looking in on us all. God's love to you and your family.

Marcia Buzzelli

December 11, 2007

Nancy, my sincere sympathy to you and your family. Gus wil be missed at the POINT meetings. I know he enjoyed attending and was happy to meet his family in Italy.

Vince Nola

December 11, 2007

Nancy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless

LUCILLE CANNATA-CRIMI

December 10, 2007

DEAR NANCY & FAMILY,

MY HEART GOES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GUS WAS ONE OF A KIND, HE ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH. TAKE CARE AND I WILL CALL YOU WHEN YOUR FEELING UP TO A CALL OR COMPANY.

Annette Mortellaro

December 10, 2007

Gus was an amazing Grandfather! I will never forget how his eyes would light up the second the kids would run through the front door,followed by "They're Here!
Thanks for all the laughs through the years Gus!

Joanne Helmer (Polito)

December 10, 2007

All of my thoughts and prayers are with you. I really have some special memories of Gus. He was very special to me.

Sue Polito

December 10, 2007

Nancy, I send my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. My fondest memories of Gus are his warm presence, humor, pleasant demeanor and best of all playing our Santa Claus at the family xmas parties he will be greatly missed. Luv cousin Sue Polito

Mark & Sandra Hansen (Mortellaro)

December 10, 2007

Mrs."G" - you are in our thoughts and prayers. He was the #1 grandpa! He will be so missed by all that he made laugh. All my love

BRUCE J. WHITE

December 10, 2007

When I was in the hospital in 54 with polio he would visit me several times. We played football together and I was down because my playing days were over and he helped me through that time.Lord keep his soul Bruce J. White Fallon "55"

Rich Bergstrom

December 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this very sad time. Gus was a wonderful man.
I have very fond memories of him.

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