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Martha O'DOWD Obituary

O'DOWD - Martha T. (nee Atkinson) Age 100, November 26, 2015, beloved wife of the late Vincent J. O'Dowd; dearest mother of Dolores (Donald) Sparacio, Sister Dolores Ann, G.N.S.H., Mary Alice (John) Beltrami and the late Vincent J. O'Dowd, Jr.; loving grandmother of Richard (Michele), Margaret (Amos), Vincent (Lindsay) and John; great-grandmother of Danielle, Joshua, Caroline and Sarah; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 AM at St. Joseph University Church, 3269 Main St., Buffalo 14214. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Genesee Orleans Ministry of Concern, 121 North Main St., Suite 311, Albion, NY 14411. Arrangements by REGER FUNERAL HOME, INC.

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Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 29 to Dec. 3, 2015.

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vincent perito

October 29, 2016

I'm so sad to hear about Mom's passing. You know she was always part of the Perito family. Terry & Vin)

Amanda Szczesniak

December 6, 2015

To all of Martha's wonderful family...I am so sorry for your loss. Martha was such a wonderful lady and I am so glad I had the chance to meet her and all of you. Take care and God Bless...thoughts and prayers with you all.

Carol Hauth

December 5, 2015

Rest in peace, Martha. Love to Dolores and the family

Carolyn McLean

December 4, 2015

Sister Dolores, no matter how prepared we think we are, it's still a shock to lose a loved one. Your Mom is with God and all those loved ones who have gone before her. We're still stuck here. May you be comforted at this time with Christ's peace, love, and joy.

Mary Donnolly

December 4, 2015

May God Bless and comfort you in this time of sadness. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

December 3, 2015

We are saddened to hear of the loss of Grandma O Dowd. She was such a cheerful, positive, full of life woman. She will dearly be missed my many. God bless and may He guide, support, and comfort you during this time of transition. With sadness, The Fraas Family

Margie and Jim

November 29, 2015

My condolances to your family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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