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Paul SMITH Obituary

SMITH - Paul D. March 16, 2011, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Patricia (nee Kania) Smith; dearest father of Paul (Melissa) and Peter Smith; dear papa of Carissa, Patrick, Taylor and Ryan; brother of Mary (late Joseph) Gagliardo, Michael Smith, Christine (John) Braungart, David (June) Smith, Catherine (Bill) Hay and George (Ann) Smith; brother-in-law of Gerald (Carol) Kania, Margaret Gembalski and Catherine (Dan) Smaczniak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Friday 4-8 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd., (west of Harlem Rd.), where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery. Paul was an Air Force veteran. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to the Queen of Martyrs Preservation Fund. The Smith family wishes to extend deepest thanks to Mark and all the employees at Twin City Glass for all of their support.
Published by Buffalo News from Mar. 17 to Mar. 18, 2011.

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Jason Baetzhold

March 23, 2011

I just found out about your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to the whole family. Paul was a great mentor to myself and taught me alot while working with him. He always had my upmost respect and I am grateful to have known and for what I have learned from him.

Don and Dawn Myers

March 21, 2011

Dear Pat, Paul, and Peter,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We were so sorry to hear of your loss.

the Kothen Family

March 19, 2011

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Smith Family for your loss.

Jennifer Martin

March 19, 2011

Dear Pat, Paul, Peter, and Carissa,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family. God bless!

Jennifer Martin

March 19, 2011

Dear Pat, Paul, Peter, and Carissa,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. My deepest simpathies to all of you.

Jim Lougen

March 18, 2011

Pat, I am a cousin of Paul and was very sad to hear of his passing. Please accept my condolences to you and your family.

Gerald Thielke

March 18, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to Pat and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jerry and Helen Thielke

March 18, 2011

To the Smith Family

Please accept my sincerest sympathies for your loss. Paul and I graduated from St. Boniface together. He will be in my prayers. Mike Connors

Chrissy and Meredith Hamilton

March 17, 2011

Our most sincere sympathy. We have wonderful memories of Paul. God Bless all of you in your time of sadness. Know that his gentle manner and smiling face will long be remembered.

Sharon A Biracree

March 17, 2011

Dear Smith Family, I was very sorry to here of your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I am facing a loss of my own here in Rochester,NH. My husband Jim passed away also on the 15th, I know the pain you all are experiencing. Jim and your brother Mike were best friends.

Trish Hulbert

March 17, 2011

Dear Pat, Peter ,Paul and family,

My deepest sympathy on your loss. Paul was a sweet man and had a wonderful smile. He will be missed. God Bless.

Love, cousin Trish, John and children

March 17, 2011

To the Smith Family

Dawn Kammerdeiner

March 17, 2011

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