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Joan COMARATTA Obituary

COMARATTA - Joan R. (nee Uschold) March 27, 2013; loving wife of the late Fidelis L. Comaratta MD; devoted mother of Mark (Kate) Comaratta MD, Dr. Jean Ann (Bill) Marfurt, Mary (fiance Bill Reuter) Comaratta, Patricia (Klee) Gioulekas, Maria (Dr. Robert) McCormack, Grace (Richard) Alessi, MD and Ross Joseph (Anne Marie) Comaratta; beloved Ahma of Mark Fidelis Comaratta, MD, Maria Grace (Luke) Lennox and Nicholas Comaratta, Ryan, Jamie and Julia Marfurt, Alyssa, Fidelia and Emily Radziwon, Constantinos and Olympia Gioulekas, Madeline, Erin and Lily McCormack, Sophia, Isabella and Lucas Alessi, Luca and Rosalie Comaratta. Joan devoted her life to three things: Fidelis, Family and Food. She will be missed by many and the memory of her sauce simmering will linger on. Friends may call Friday 5-8 PM and Saturday 3-5 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 1 PM at St. Gregory the Great Church, 250 St. Gregory Ct., Amherst. Please assemble at church. Online condolences may be shared at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Mar. 29 to Mar. 31, 2013.

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Mary Eberl

March 23, 2020

Joan was a lovely and loving lady. She was my mother in law Ritas niece and her God daughter. I met her later in her life but felt close to her because of Ritas love of her. When I saw this notice and her beautiful picture I smiled!

Christine DiPietro

April 5, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Joan was such a wonderful person.My thoughts and prayers are with you.

April 4, 2013

Aunt Joan, I will miss you very much! I didn't get to see you much but when I did you were very nice to me. I will always remember!

The Fergers

April 3, 2013

So sorry to hear about your moms passing. You are in our prayers. Xoxo

Mary Anastasia

April 2, 2013

Dear Comaratta family...I was so very sorry to hear about your Mom. I am sorry I did not see the notice sooner so I could have paid my respects personnaly. I know the pain you are feeling and I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all during this sad time.

April 2, 2013

Dear Mary and Family
My deepest condolences on your loss. You are in my prayers.
Gloria Moltrup

April 2, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about your mother. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Mary Ellen Skora

April 2, 2013

A beautiful and loving woman whose spirit will always be with me.
My deepest sympathy to the Camaratta Family. Much love -Claudia Carballada

April 1, 2013

We had many happy years of gourmet lunches that went on passed dinner! Also fun filled days on Marco Island. I was happy to call her my friend. She was a true blessing. Pauline Cartonia

Mary Eberl

April 1, 2013

Your mother was a beautiful woman in more than the physical . She was so cheerful you liked her right away and felt she liked you too. I met her when I was working at Canisius College but knew she was a cousin of my mother in law Rita Eberl and she was Rita's god daughter too so I had heard what a lovely person she was before I met her and she proved that true. You lost her too soon and hope your wonderful memories sustain you now.

Robert Snyder

April 1, 2013

I am very sorry for the loss of your mother Joan. While I did not know her,I had the priviledge of having Mark as a student at North High School and then later as my eye doctor. The old line "the apple does not fall far from the tree" applies here. Joan had to be a terrific person because Mark was an extremely "good apple!"

April 1, 2013

Dear cousins - sorry I couldn't attend your mom' s funeral. As I am out of town. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Aunt Joan was truly a special person. My deepest sympathy! Karen Hennig (Fildes)

Marie Errico

March 31, 2013

Dear Comaratta family, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I will never forget the memories in your house on Foxhunt lane. My heart and prayers go out to you at this time

March 31, 2013

Dear Mary and family,

We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a wonderful woman. I have many fond memories of my childhood spent in your home. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the grace of god be with you.

Sincerely,

Mark, Marge and Jessica Zaprowski (Anastasia)

March 30, 2013

To the entire family; We will miss your mom and the friendly banter! So sad to think we won't see her around town, giving us a hug and a smile. We will all miss her deeply, but please find solace knowing she is with your dad, and truly home in God's arms! Love, Janice, Mike, Christian and Grace Curatolo

March 30, 2013

I first met Joan when Ross and my Chris were in elementary school at Maple East. Over the years we crossed paths at birthday parties and Lou Gehrig baseball games but I think the place we bumped each other most was at T. J. Maxx! We would always laugh when we saw each other there, acknowledging that we both loved to shop for a bargain. Joan always asked about my family and was such a warm, gracious woman. I'm proud to have known her and will miss her friendship.

Jane Lawrence, Williamsville, NY

Marilyn Pautler

March 30, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with her and your family. May she rest in peace.
Marilyn and Al Pautler

March 30, 2013

Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts. Joan was a wonderful neighbor. With sympathy, Clem and Anne Eckert

Marilyn Savarino-Giancarlo

March 30, 2013

I am sorry for not being able to see you children personlly as I am in Virginia for Easter. My sisters and I treasure the hours and meals which we thoroughly enjoyed with Joan each spring in Marco. I will remember her in my prayers.

Diana & Peter Notaro

March 30, 2013

Deepest sympathy to Joan's family. She was always such a friendly person and a beautiful woman.

March 30, 2013

Jean and family,

We are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. We are thinking of you, and keeping you and your family in our prayers.

Chris & Denise Santora and family

Errol Daniels

March 30, 2013

Dear Kate, Mark and family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

Errol Daniels

Sue Bohn

March 29, 2013

I hope my friendship, love and support help get you through this time of great sorrow.

March 29, 2013

Jean,
Sorry to hear aboutr the sudden loss of your mother. Our condolences.
Bauer Family

March 29, 2013

It's hard to see past the sorrow just now, but you will see and realize all the stories and anecdotes and teases that once filled moments at family get togethers, the "Joan moments" will soon become the gems, diamonds and treasures filling your hearts and bringing you joy and comfort.
Dr. C, Trish and family your mother was an incredible woman we were blessed to know her.
Dawn and Elizabeth

March 29, 2013

A dear and wonderful friend we had many great times together we will miss you...Rick and Edie Azar

March 29, 2013

It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you all were a special part of a well-lived life. We will always love you "JOAN". The Bahas Family

March 29, 2013

Our sincere condolences to Joan's entire family. Joan was a lovely, extremely well organized, capable Mother and Wife, and we were glad to have known her. She will be deeply missed. Sincerely, Kaaren and Harry Metcalf

March 29, 2013

Dr. Mark, may your angel wrap her wings around you tightly. Deepest sympathy. Sharon Behun

Cindy Bosze

March 29, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

The Dancer.

March 29, 2013

Thank you for the kindness and the love
your family has shown me.

March 29, 2013

At this time of loss, may you find comfort in warm memories and in knowing others sympathize and care.

Carmen and Oscar J Llugany, MD

Fran Gregory

March 29, 2013

Mary and family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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