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Albert Brightenfield Obituary

BRIGHTENFIELD - Albert J. Age 51 of Williamsville, NY entered into rest Feb. 15. Preceded in death by his father Edward J. and brother James Brightenfield; beloved son of Alberta (Smith) Brightenfield of Corfu; loving father of Samantha and Max Brightenfield of Williamsville; brother of Robert (Pat Navas) of Corfu; Mary (Bud) Ulander of East Pembroke; his companion Leslie Bardak of Amherst; sister-in-law Lori Brightenfield of Stafford; former father-in-law Stan Burton of FL and the mother of his children Susan Burton of Williamsville; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends also survive. Family will receive friends 2-4 & 6-8 PM Thurs. Feb. 19 at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 W. Main St. Rd. Batavia, NY 14020 where Services will follow at 8PM. Burial will be in Our Lady of Good Council Cemetery in Darien, NY. The family requests donations be made to his children in care of the Funeral Home. For more information please call (585) 343-7500.

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Published by Buffalo News on Feb. 18, 2009.

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The Taubman Family

February 26, 2009

Dear Susan, Max and Samantha,
We want to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Kuvshinoffs

February 19, 2009

Susan, Sam and Max - we are so very sorry for your loss. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Jack and Kathy Hunt

February 19, 2009

There are no words to express the saddness in the loss of Al. Our prayers go out to the entire family, especially Max and Sam during this very difficullt time. May God comfort you all now and in the days to come.

Darla Lalime

February 19, 2009

Dear Susan and Children,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I know Connor felt terrible for Max. Please call us if you need anything, I know Connor would love to have him over. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Darla Lalime

Judy McClurg

February 18, 2009

Dear Family,
I worked for Al from 1983 through 1990, and have wonderful memories from those days. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Michelle Haire (Dimick)

February 18, 2009

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Al's untimely passing. My deepest condolences go out to Al's family. Although I hadn't seen him in many years, he will always hold a special place in my heart.

Sheryl Silverberg

February 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Seryl and Brett Silverberg

Leslie Bardak

February 18, 2009

"Squirrely" and "Strooney",

We love you and will always be here for you whenever you need us. We may not be related by blood, but that does not mean we are not family. We will always be connected through the love of "Alfredo". He will always be watching over us, protecting us all.

Love, hugs, and kisses,

Leslie, Katie, Joanna, and Kevin

Abby Preston

February 18, 2009

I knew and became friends with Al when he worked at Merrill Lynch. My heart and prayers go out to his family and dear friends.

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Diane Pierce

February 18, 2009

Dear Susan and Children

Please except our deepest sympathy on the passing of Al. Our prays are with the whole family.
Ron and Diane Pierce Naples Florida

Albert J Brightenfield

February 18, 2009

Paul Bardak

February 18, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you Max and Sam, and with your entire family.

Lois Randaccio

February 18, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Al and Lois Randaccio

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