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Donald DeGROOD Obituary

DeGROOD - Donald B. 86, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away on April 16, 2014. Husband of the late Mary Ellen (Beach), father of Richard DeGrood, Dianne (Joseph) Allaire and Donald DeGrood; grandfather of, Christie, Patrick, Robin Allaire, Joseph and Kelly DeGrood, and Noah DeGrood; brother of Margaret DeGrood. Visitation Saturday, April 19th from 2 - 8 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Rd. Niagara Falls, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 21st at 10:30 AM in St. Vincent DePaul Parish at Prince of Peace Church, 1055 N. Military Rd. Niagara Falls, NY. Interment in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Williamsville, NY with Military Honors. Memorials to O.L.V Homes of Charity, 780 Ridge Rd. Lackawanna, NY 14218. Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register.

Published by Buffalo News on Apr. 18, 2014.
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Dear Rich, Dianne & Don. Our sincere condolences on your father's passing from our family to yours.
Dolores Cuddihy, Bob & Donna Wolfe, Donna Cuddihy

Donna Cuddihy

April 22, 2014

My prayers are with the DeGrood Family.
Don and Mary Ellen set up their household in the upstairs flat of my family home at 280 Choate Ave in Buffalo back in teh 50's. I remember them well. My Dad, Joe Twist, had great stories about Don, helping him set up his Christmas tree and put together the toys late on Christmas Eve night. My mom and Mary Ellen had many conversations. My Mom, Rosemary Twist, just died on April 1st this year. I can imagine a lovely reunion.
My prayers are with you.
Sr. Mary Ellen Twist

Mary Ellen Twist

April 20, 2014

To the Degrood family, Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your wonderful father and grandfather. I was his dental hygienist for many years. He was a man that I will never forget;always an inspiration and a lesson to be learned from him. He & I shared many laughs and even a few tears over the years. You all were his life-he adored you and you were the wind in his sails. He will always be with you, I know I will never forget him. God bless, With sympathy, JoAnne Ryan

JoAnne Ryan

April 19, 2014

Dear Rich, Diane, and Don, so sorry for your loss. Much love, Sharon Beach

April 19, 2014

Don, so sorry to hear about your father passing. Thoughts and prayers are with your family

Tad DeJoy

April 18, 2014

Richard and family, We grew up across the street on Wehrle Dr. I have nice memories of you and your family. So very sorry to hear about your dad.

Patti and Harold Denneen

April 18, 2014

Dad I love you so very much! Thanks for being such a great dad! luv diesy.

April 18, 2014

Rest In Peace Deke
Ed OReilly UB 1951

April 18, 2014

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