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Nelson STEPHAN Obituary

STEPHAN - Nelson April 29, 2016. Beloved husband of Mary Lou (nee Schuler) Stephan; loving father of Susan (Jimmer) Clohessy, David M. Stephan, Lisa (David) Barkewitz and the late infant Nelson A. Stephan; cherished grandfather of James Clohessy, Matthew (Alison) Clohessy and Victoria Walworth; adored great-grandfather of Evelyn Clohessy; dear brother of Mary (late Ernest) Tebo and the late Harold (Marian) Stephan; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call Tuesday 4-8 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. A Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 9:30 AM at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church, 157 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga where memorials may be made in lieu of flowers. Please assemble at church. Nelson was a Union Carpenter for almost 50 years. Online condolences may be shared at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

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Published by Buffalo News from May 1 to May 3, 2016.

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Sandy Erckert

May 9, 2016

Aunt Marylou, David, Sue and Lisa, I share in your heartfelt grief over the loss of a beautiful soul,Nelson, my Uncle and best friend. He is sorely missed!

Michael Tojek

May 3, 2016

Sorry to hear about your loss. I always enjoyed Nelson and my talks while he "supervised" my work. A wonderful man, will be missed greatly!

May 3, 2016

So sorry for your loss. What a good long life Nelson enjoyed. So many cannot say the same. She was one of those the Bible call especially strong. Ps. 90:10

bevilacqua family

May 2, 2016

deepest sympathy a wonderful careing and kind and talented individual

Geri Start

May 2, 2016

Aunt Mary Lou, David, Susan and Lisa. Was very sad to hear Uncle Nelson passed. Sorry I could not be there to celebrate his life. I know my mother will miss him as will as the Start family, Geri, Devon, Gretchen and Meredith. My deepest sympathy, Geri

May 2, 2016

Marylou, David, Sui

Ruthanne and Jim

May 2, 2016

Lisa, Mrs. Stephan and David,
Sending thoughts and prayers as you mourn the death of your father/husband.

Aunt Tootie and Uncle Jim

May 2, 2016

Victoria, so sorry about the passing of your grandpa. May his memories live on in your heart.

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