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Irene SANTORA Obituary

SANTORA - Irene P. (nee Bursch) August 18, 2012, beloved wife of the late Anthony Santora; loving daughter of the late William (Julia) Bursch; dearest mother of Rosemarie (Edwin) Lamm, William (Diane) Santora, Anthony (Kathryn) Santora, Michael (Karen) Santora; grandmother of David (Jerri) Lamm, Mark Lamm, Julie (Christopher) Lafay, Jeffery Lamm, Lynn (Michael) Auble, Brian (Alison) Santora, Stacy (Ryan) Walker, Kimberly (James) Sanderson, Scott Santora, and Justin Santora; also survived by 20 great-grandchildren; pre-deceased by brother Ernest (Elsie) Bursch. Family and friends may call Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, 2480 Kensington Ave, where prayers will be offered on Wednesday at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church at 9:30 AM. Memorials may be made to the SPCA of Buffalo, 205 Ensminger Rd, Tonawanda, NY or the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility, 400 N. Main St, Warsaw, NY 14569. Share online condolences www.thedietrichfuneralhome.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Aug. 19 to Aug. 20, 2012.

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Bev (Burnes) Ventura

August 29, 2012

Dear Tony,
Just read your posting on Facebook. I send my deepest condolences.

James Hughes

August 24, 2012

Dear Santora Family

I am sadden to learn of your lose. Irene, was a strong women, with definite principals and options. She worked very tirelessly for her family. I know she is in a safe and wonderful place.

August 23, 2012

Dear Rosemary,
I want to express my sincere sympathy to you and your family at this precious time. I am praying for your comfort that it will be provided from above.
Judy Reitz Wehde

Linda Croll Hall

August 22, 2012

Dear Rosemary, May the wonderful memories of your time together help you through this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Carolyn (Hynds) Hinman

August 21, 2012

Dear Rosemary, Thinking of you and what you a your Mother shared---the life you made, and the joy of your time together, and the love that connected you. Those memories are just for you to remember as time goes on, to help ease your sorrow, and lead the way to peace. With Sympathy,

Ruth Ann and Al Fultz

August 21, 2012

Dear Bill, Diane and the Santora family,

We send our condolences for the loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. May your loss be lessened by your memories of her. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ruth and Al Fultz

Marlene Robinson

August 21, 2012

Dear Rosemarie and Family, Please accept my sympathy in the loss of your Mother Irene. May loving memories help to bring comfort and healing to your hearts...

Suzanne Linde

August 21, 2012

Dear Tony,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

ELAINE BENTON

August 21, 2012

AUNT IRENE WILL REALLY BE MISSED BY US - ALWAYS ENJOYED HER LAUGHTER, HER STORIES AND HER LOVE FOR LIFE AND HER FAMILY - THE BEST AUNT WE COULD EVER HOPE FOR - BUT NOW SHE IS WITH UNCLE TONY AND ONE OF HER BEST FRIENDS - MY MOM AND OF COURSE MY DAD - LOVE TO ALL OF YOU ELAINE BURSCH BENTON

August 21, 2012

Dear Irene,
I will miss you.
Love Diane

Juanita Cambio

August 20, 2012

Dear Tony,
So sorry too hear that your Mom passed away. Anne told me she took care of her in the hospital and she loved her. I remember your Mom so well..she was the sweetest lady. Just want you to know that I'm thinking of you and your family in your time of sorrow.

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