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Gordon L. Oswald

FUNERAL HOME

Amigone Funeral Home, Inc. - Tonawanda Chapel

2600 Sheridan Drive

Tonawanda, New York

Gordon Oswald Obituary

OSWALD-Gordon L. January 15, 2007, age 71. Beloved husband of Suzanne M. (nee Hassler) Oswald; dear father of Deborah (Mark) Beringer, Paul J. (Elizabeth) Oswald, Timothy (Madonna) Oswald and Kevin J. (Amy) Oswald; loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren; brother of the late Leonard (Lucy) and William (Dorothy) Oswald; also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday evening 7-9 PM and Wednesday 3-8 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker), where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 8:15 AM and at St. Amelia Church at 9:00 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. John's RC Church, Lockport, NY, or St. Amelia Church, Tonawanda, NY. Online register at www.Amigone.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Jan. 16 to Jan. 17, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Gordon Oswald

14 Entries

Margaret Gustafson

January 20, 2007

Mrs. Oswald
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Gordy had to be dad's BEST friend and I know that he will be greatly missed. From the time that mom and dad became friends with you a remember thinking that he was sooooo funny. He had a great sense of humor.
Marge (Carney) Gustafson and family

Tim & Norma Hirschman

January 17, 2007

Dear Sue & Family,

Faith is meant for times like this
When sorrow comes to you;
Hope is meant to give you strength
To see these hours through...
And may this thought bring comfort
And help in some small way
To strengthen you with Faith
And Hope until a brighter day.

You are in our prayers.

Don and Terri Izard

January 17, 2007

I will always remember Gordy from the Holy Name pinoccle games.

Kari Lambright

January 17, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Daniel Snyder

January 17, 2007

Sorry for the loss of your father and husband. I just have one reflection of Gordon that sticks in my head the most, was when we were in Thousand Islands a couple of years ago and we went early morning fishing and he had that fishing hat on with all the fishing lures in it. He looked so professional and I think all we caught was one perch that day but it was just so memorable to be out with him and his sons doing what he loved most.

Pat & Dan Mulhern

January 16, 2007

What a great guy guy Gordie is,and always will be. A great sense of humor, a very large heart, a wonderful father and husband (even though he said he sold his house in Tonawanda to get the boys out). A man that was full of compassion, loyalty & love. We are proud to have known him. For sure, heaven is a nicer place today.

Bob Tulett

January 16, 2007

To Sue Oswald
We are sadened by the passing of Gordie, we have fond memories of him in the short time we were neighbors.
Judy and I send you our condolences, I'm sure he will be mised greatly by all his friends and famile

Bob & Judy Tulett

Bev & Bill O'Brien

January 16, 2007

HEAVEN'S GROCERY STORE

I was walking down life's highway a long, long time ago.
One day I saw a sign that read,
"HEAVEN'S GROCERY STORE."
As I got a little closer, the door opened wide,
and I found myself standing inside.

I saw a host of angels.
They were standing everywhere.
One handed me a basket and said,
"My child, shop with care."

Everything a human needed
was in that grocery store.
And if you couldn't carry it all, you could come back the next day for more.
First, I got some PATIENCE.
LOVE was in the same row.
Further down was UNDERSTANDING,
you need that everywhere you go.

I got a box or two of WISDOM,
a bag or two of FAITH.
I just couldn't miss the HOLY GHOST,
for IT was all over the place.

I stopped to get some STRENGTH and COURAGE,
to help me run this race.
By then my basket was getting full, but I remembered I needed some GRACE.

I didn't forget SALVATION,
for SALVATION was free.
So I tried to get enough of that to save both you and me.

Then I started up to the counter to pay my grocery bill.
For I thought I had everything to do my MASTER's will.

As I went up the aisle, I saw PRAYER;
and I just had to put that in,
for I knew when I stepped outside, I would run right into sin.

PEACE and JOY were plentiful;
they were last on the shelf.
SONG and PRAISE were hanging near, so I just helped myself.

Then, I said to the angel,
"Now,how much do I owe?"
He just smiled and said,
"Just take them everywhere you go."
Again, I smiled at him and said,
"How much, now, do I really owe?" He smiled again and said,
"My child, Jesus paid your bill,
a long, long time ago."

By Ron DeMarco & Friend
Copyright 1990
Used With Permission

Gordon shopped well and shared all he had with everyone he met. We'll miss his voice in song "Pine tree, pine tree, pine tree, pine tree etc. you too can learn the words. Thanks for everything you surely made a difference.

Denise Heffron

January 16, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you that he may be at peace.

Wally Schultz

January 16, 2007

From all of us at George Weston Bakeries in Buffalo, we're sorry for your loss, if there's anything you need please feel free to contact us.

Loretta Palermo RN

January 16, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Laurie Oswald - Kracker

January 16, 2007

Hanging out at Grammy's with my Dad and my uncles for Sunday afternoon football games. It still hasn't gotten any better than that! I'm proud to be part of such a wonderful, fun-loving family. Thanks for all the memories Uncle Gordy.

~~ECMC 8N/night shift~~

January 16, 2007

To the family of Gordon: What a guy he was! use to love coming into work and asking him if the Sabres played, and his face would light up; of course I knew the answer ahead of time, because he was sleeping with his Sabres cap on whenever they played! We so much encouraged him on our shift, we wanted nothing better then for him to make a full recovery and go home; he wanted nothing more. How excited he was when his son was coming home from NC...he couldn't wait to see him. He will be missed, our best to you all; may God give you all comfort through the memories you have!

God Bless you all, and God Bless Gordie.

Samara Snyder-Daniel

January 16, 2007

Paul,Kevin & family..Please accept my deepest sympathy during this very hard time. Gordon was an excellent father, husband and friend to many. He will NEVER be forgotton. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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