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for Bernard OBLETZ
Tricia Cwiklinski
April 7, 2010
Bernie taught me a lot in the development industry, his knowledge and wit will never be forgotten. The community lost a great man he will be missed.
Samuel Alagna,Jr.
April 6, 2010
The world has loss a wonderful man.May he rest in peace.
Carole Holcberg
April 6, 2010
How I cherish those Saturays after Saturdays, after Saturays sitting with Bernie and Ben in their vacant field of dreams, Elk Terminal watching those dreams become reality. Having lost my Dad at an early age Bernie became my father figure, my mentor, my friend. Tough, demanding, stubborn, gentle and giving all at the same time. An extraordinary man. my heatfelt condolences to all of you.
April 5, 2010
We could hear your dad's power serve on the Park School tennis court from our house on Chateau. Condolences to your family. -Mary Mols Siedman
Janice Curatolo
April 5, 2010
Mr. O taught me more than he ever realized. As a young real estate broker years ago, he had faith in my abilities before I did. I wish I took the time to learn more from this great man. As the saying goes; 'when a senior citizen dies, another library closes.' Thank you for the knowledge you shared with so many of us.
Edmund Karnofsky
April 5, 2010
Dear Steven: Our deepest sympathy to you, Betsy and your brothers on the loss of your Dad. Our friendship went back 80 years, as you know. He was one of a kind and never changed.Deepest
sympathy to Sally on the recent loss
of her Dad. We hope it is some measure of comfort to know our thoughts are with you all.
Ed & Joyce Karnofsky
P. Christopher Dirr
April 5, 2010
Mr. Obletz epitomized a diminishing era – one characterized by business being done on a handshake, community commitment and involvement, and the mentoring of tomorrow’s leaders. He will be sorely missed but, his legacy will live on in WNY. My deepest condolences to the Obletz family for their loss.
sam hoyt
April 5, 2010
Steve, Tom, Betsy and Doug: On behalf of the entire Hoyt family we send our most sincere condolences on the passing of your dad. Bernie was a great man who I respected immensely and whose advice I sought regularly. I really did not get to know him until after my father died and from that time on Bernie became somewhat of a father figure to me. When I had tough decisions to make as an elected official I would often seek out Bernie's advice and, sometimes, he would seek me out to give me advice even if I didn't think i needed it (I bet you know what I am talking about!). At one point a few years back, I was thinking of running for mayor and i sought his counsel and he told me that I should forget about mayor and run for congress. He said, "you are a legislator and a good one and you should not waste your talents in city hall. go to congress!" well, i followed his advice by not running for mayor, as for the rest, time will tell. he was a great man who did so much for this region. I will miss his advice, his huge smile and most of all our friendship. I am so sorry for your loss.
JoAnn Schneider
April 5, 2010
My since condolences to theObletz family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mr.O will be greatly missed.
Steve Connelly
April 5, 2010
Mr.Obletz (as I always respectfully addressed him) was a good guy. I have fond memories of him playing tennis at our house on Lebrun Rd. and afterwards sharing a cold one with the boys under the maple tree in the yard.I was often a ball boy for their tournaments.It was a great group of men to see and be associated with as I was growing up.I enjoyed seeing him again at Canterbury Woods when visiting my father. I am sorry for your loss.
April 5, 2010
God bless you and your family, Bernie was a friend of mine and of Tony Renaldo we miss them both. Shirley & John Allen
Melissa Barr
April 5, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Brenda Golaszewski
April 5, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies, Mr. O. will be greatly missed. Brenda and John Golaszewski
Kathy Connelly Walton
April 5, 2010
Dad has great memories of Bernie at Sunday morning tennis and of lately had enjoyed is companionship here at Canterbury. My deepest sympathies to your family.
Richard M. Handel
April 4, 2010
Sincere condolences to the Obletz family upon your loss. Bernie was a law school classmate and a respected member of the community.
Zibi Garczynski
April 4, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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