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Basil ZELLI Obituary

ZELLI - Basil A. Of Lackawanna, entered into rest May 27, 2015, beloved husband of the late Antoinette R. (nee Nigro) Zelli; devoted father of Michael (Joanne) Zelli and Brian (Karen) Zelli; cherished grandfather of Ryan, Collin and Brandon; loving son of the late John and Rose Zelli; dear brother of Frank (Mary) Zelli, Madeline (Leonard) Petix and the late Mary (late Sam) Thomas, Edwin (late Patricia) Zelli and John (late Christina) Zelli; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave., on Sunday from 2-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 3148 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park, Monday morning at 10 o'clock. (Please assemble at church.) Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Zelli was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps. Online condolences at www.lombardofuneralhome.com.

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Published by Buffalo News from May 29 to May 31, 2015.

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Paul Francavilla

May 30, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.

May 29, 2015

Basil, it was my pleasure being a friend of yours,all the years playing golf, and just being in your company. May the lord bless and keep you forever. Joe & Joan Lucernoni.

May 29, 2015

Mike and Family,

We were so sorry to here about Basil. You became a brother to us with Dad and Basil as room mates at Autumn View. As you know, that relationship never ends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

The Young Family

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Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park Chapel (Southtowns)

3060 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127

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