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Lillian DUKE Obituary

DUKE - Lillian H. (nee Wise) September 20, 2016, beloved wife of 63 years to Albert G. Duke; loving mother of Susan (Gary) Laska, Angelo T. Duke, David A. (Nancy) Duke, Carla J. Duke and the late Albert G. Duke Jr.; dear grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of five; sister of Barbara Smith and the late Robert (Barbara) Wise and William (Sue) Wise; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 AM at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church, 157 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga. Please assemble at church. Lillian was a lifelong member of St. James Parish and a devoted member of the parish folk group, Bible study and vice president of the PTA, also an avid Sabres fan. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Online condolences may be shared at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Sep. 22, 2016.

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September 29, 2016

To our beloved Duke and his family - we are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of our friend's death We will always remember her- she truly is a wonderful woman Our love to all Fondly, your friends - always Sal & Joanne Sack

September 29, 2016

To our Duke and his family - It is such a shock to us - to hear of the death of our beloved Dutchess. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our lives will never be the same - our love to all Love - your friends always Sal & Joanne Sack

Mike Wade

September 23, 2016

Carla,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Scott Rogers

September 23, 2016

My thoughts go out to all family and friends for their loss.

September 23, 2016

So sorry to hear about your loss.

Ken Trometer

September 22, 2016

Al,

Very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

Ken and Amarlys

Christopher Nogaro

September 22, 2016

Dear George and family,

I'm so sorry about Lee. I had the pleasure of meeting her many years ago through my paisan parties in East Lovejoy. She was a lovely person whom I am honored to have known. God bless her always and may she rest in peace.

Kathie Williamson

September 22, 2016

Saddened to hear of Lee's passing. She was a good friend to my parents, Vern and Dorothy Frost. I will pray for her family. Remember all the memories from CYO, St. James etc. She was a wonderful person.

Jim Rodgers

September 22, 2016

So sorry to hear of your loss. I don't know if I can make it but know you are in my thoughts.

Al Duke Jr & friends

Denise Schoonmaker

September 22, 2016

So, sorry to hear this sending prayers to the family. RIP Mrs Duke you know who will be greeting you with open arms Al Jr, (my bud miss him) sending luv & hugs!

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