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Walter MISKEY Obituary

MISKEY - Walter B. November 4, 2015. Passed away at home surrounded by loved ones. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude M. "Trude" Miskey; loving father of Pamela R. (Roy Spring) Miskey and Craig M. (Elizabeth) Miskey; brother of the late John, Norman and William Miskey; also survived by several nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the convenience of the family. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Arrangements by the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. Online condolences may be shared at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Nov. 8, 2015.

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william miskey

November 28, 2015

I just read your fathers obituary,I did not know he was awarded the bronz star in world war two,I knew he fought in the battle of the buldge,but did not know of this award ,what a great job in getting his story down.,I hope my first guest entry went thru that I did earlier today,I just wanted to send my condolences on uncle Wally's passing.I have many great memories of him,let's keep him in our hearts,along with my dad,they were very close,and now they are all together again with all of the other departed miskeys.god bless them all..billy miskey

william miskey

November 28, 2015

Dear Pam,Craig,Roy I just learned about uncle Wally's passing and I send my heart felt Sympathy's,you lost your father and I lost my last uncle..your father and my father were very close,they were the last brothers together in life,and I find solace that they are together again along with their loving wives,brothers and parents.I have great memoirs of uncle wally he all ways emphazied....your training....will get you thru your difficulty..I remember my parents 50th wedding celebration,your father and mother as sick as she was came and sent beautiful flowers as well.one of the last Christmas visits I was all ears as your father told the story of how he met my mother..world war two in Europe just ended he was furloughed came home on the train new years eve nite of 1945..it was snowing and the drifts were a foot deep,he took a cab to his parents house on Willett st from the old Delaware and Lackawanna terminal in downtown Buffalo,now the site of the metro rail car garage,and that is how they met.all great memories.you were wonderful in taking care of your father all this time,you will miss him like I still miss my father,but he will be in your heart forever,and he will visit you in our dreams,just like my father visits me and that will give you a comfort..again all my sympathies..cousin billy miskey

Franny Quinn

November 13, 2015

Dear Pam and Craig, I was so sorry to read of your Dad's passing. I will always remember our family get-togethers and his ready smile! My prayers go out to you and your family.

Cheryl Locke

November 8, 2015

Dear Pam, Roy Craig and Betsy,
My love, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I have many fond memories of your Dad , his story telling, his laugh, watching him enjoy his cocktail hour and Pam, you did a remarkable job taking care of your Father all these years. Keep your memories close to your heart .

Michael Ziegler

November 8, 2015

Pam and Craig, I am so sorry !!

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