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Robert PESTKA Obituary

PESTKA - Robert J. January 25, 2013, beloved husband of Geraldine (Daigler) Pestka and the late Florence (Nagel) Pestka; father of Barbara Boyle and Marcy (John) Wagner and the late Judy (Dennis) DiPirro; grandfather of eight; great-grandfather of six; brother of the late Harry, Florian, Adele and Diane. Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30 AM in St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church, 157 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga. (Please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Sisters of Charity Foundation, 2130 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14214. Robert was a member of the Alfred Jurek Post American Legion and the Red Jacket Post of the VFW. On-line condolences may be made at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com.
Published by Buffalo News from Jan. 28 to Jan. 29, 2013.

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January 29, 2013

Gerry. Sorrry to read about Bob. Thinkimg about you two feeding the birds in your backyard. Lynda Brand (formerly from Boston Chiropractic)

Mikie and Jim Kropelin

January 28, 2013

Gerry,
We are very sorry to learn of Bob's passing! Our sincerest condolences to all who Bob leaves behind! He was a truly great man.
Mikie and Jim Kropelin

January 28, 2013

Gerry, Mark Horn here. Sorry to hear of Bobs passing. May God Bless both of you. Mark

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