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Lucy DOWNS Obituary

DOWNS - Lucy B. (nee Zydel) April 4, 2013, beloved wife of the late George; dear mother of Joseph (Mary Jane), Patrick (Kathy), Walter, Colleen (Robert) Jandrew and Maureen (Steven) Bizub. Lucy is survived by nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one grandchild and one great-grandchild; sister of Casey (late Gloria) Zydel and the late Tony (late Helen), Lillian (late Herbert) Englehardt, Teddy (Dolores) and Stanley (late Helen) Zydel. Friends received on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft), where services will be held on Monday at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Lucy was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 64. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Published by Buffalo News from Apr. 5 to Apr. 6, 2013.
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I'll always hold you close to my heart, Honey. Rest in Paradise with Grandpa ?

Melanie Bizub

April 8, 2013

Aunt Lucy, now you're with Uncle George, Uncle Tony, Aunt Lil, Uncle Teddy, Grandma, Grandpa and Mom & Dad. Heaven will never be the same! Let the party begin! We will all miss the sound of your voice and your many words of wisdom! R.I.P.
-Gerrie & Dave Heckler

Gerrie & Dave Heckler

April 6, 2013

I will miss you Gram. May you rest in peace with Grandpa and Jesus.

Shirley Zydel - Jutze

April 5, 2013

I will miss my grandmother dearly. The world was a better place because of her. God Bless

Dawn Garippo

April 5, 2013

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