Lillian-Bratina-Obituary

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Lillian L. Bratina

Independence, Ohio

Jul 14, 1928 – Oct 20, 2023

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BORN
July 14, 1928
DIED
October 20, 2023
LOCATION
Independence, Ohio

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Lillian L. Bratina (nee Modic) Beloved wife of the late Rudolph. Dear mother of Lindy Finucan (Jim) and Laurie England (Mike). Loving grandmother of Michael, Melanie, Amanda, Mitchell and Katherine. Daughter of the late Louis Modic and Frances (nee Kromar). Sister of the late Dorothy...

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I miss my friend Lillian every day.She was an inspiration for us.

Dear Lindy , Laurie & family, I am so sorry I am so late sending my condolences but I just came across your Moms obituary. You have been in my thoughts and heart for years. I loved growing up with your family and will treasure the memories we spent together, and I will always remember your beautiful mother´s beautiful face. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope we can reconnect someday! With love, Carla Molesky

To Lil's family... my sincere condolences. I just read of her passing in the AMLA newspaper. You had to say farewell to a wonderful woman! She was a friend of my mother, Vicky Kozel. I was on a group trip with her and my parents to Acapulco years ago -- lots of laughs! Lil was always so upbeat and full of life! I know you miss her. God bless.

Dear Laurie & Lindy, My deepest sympathy to you & your beautiful families. My prayers are with you always. I have wonderful memories of the times we spent together. Much love, Lillian Caldwell

Christian sympathy to Lillian's family. May the Lord comfort you as only He can. Only knew Lillian the 4 years at Rocky River Village, but loved her upbeat smiling personality in spite of being in a wheel chair. She was an inspiration to many.

Laurie, Mike, Mitchell and Katherine, I never got to meet your mom, grandmother, but from Laurie's stories over the years, I know how dearly loved she was and always will be. I am so sorry for your loss. We are keeping you in our thoughts. Lisa Hunt and family.

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Lillian was an example of kindness and compassion. She continued to be supportive in more ways than one to her many, many friends at Rocky River Village. She sang, danced, told stories, gave advice, but mostly listened to those who needed a friend. We laughed daily over cards, jokes, or stories of days gone by. She shared stories of the famous people she met such as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., etc. when she worked in Las Vegas. Although, she lived in the moment, she always spoke lovingly...

Mike and Laurie--Our thoughts are with you as you grieve. With deepest sympathy, your friends from Westfield.