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Brian Oswald Obituary

OSWALD - Brian T. Age 50, unexpectedly, Monday, January 26, 2009, father of Brian J. Oswald, Briana and Heather Oswald; son of Wayne (Betty) Oswald and the late Barbara Ann (Purdy) Mattis; brother of Craig (Susan), Michael, Jeffrey (Tammy), Keith and Timothy Oswald; step-brother of Lori (Gregg) Marin, Luann (Craig) Stenzel and Craig (Michele) Yager. Family will be present on Friday from 4-8 PM only at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St., (between Morgan & Broad Sts.), City of Tonawanda, where a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, (January 31), at 10 AM. Friends invited. Burial will be private.

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Published by Buffalo News on Jan. 28, 2009.

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Craig Oswald

January 31, 2009

To All,

We want to thank everyone for your very kind words for Brian. We are touched by all of the notes. God bless all of your families.

Craig and Sue

Jessica & Gary Fiore

January 30, 2009

Brian, I am so...very sorry for your loss. Words cannot express enough, but please know that we are here to support you in any way we can always. All our love to you!

Kim Devitte

January 29, 2009

Dear Brian (and Family),
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I wish I could give you a big hug and support you the way you supported me and our family last April. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers sweetie. Much love,
Aunt Kim

Jerry Reiter

January 29, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

The Murphy Family Your Blasdell Neighbor

January 29, 2009

Our deepest sympathies go out to Brian's family and friends.Brian was the greatest friend and neighbor,He was a great guy to my children,loved my dogs and was always there to help!!! I'm gonna miss our summer nights hangin out with ya on the porch,eatin pizza.LOVE-N-MISS YA!

thomas fago

January 29, 2009

you have my deepest sympathy Brian was my best friend when we were young i always thought about him when i came into town and went by his old house on loveland, i will be saddened by his loss at such a young age and by his familys loss..i am so sorry

Debra Rose Schirm

January 29, 2009

We can't know why the Lily has so brief a time to bloom in the warmth of sunlights kiss upon its face. Before it folds its fragrance in and bids the world good-night to rest its beauty in a gentler place.
But we can know that nothing that is loved is ever lost, and no one who has ever touched a heart can really pass away, because... some beauty lingers on in each memory of which they've been a part.
Brian, rest in peace.

Bill Nakonecznyj

January 28, 2009

My deepest sympathies to the Oswald family. Brian was a part of my family at work.
We all had our ups and downs and only the greatest memories will be surely be kept by us. Ozzie you are missed greatly.
No one will greet me with the title "Goshen"!!!
I'll miss ya bro!
Rest peacefully my friend.

mary jo wells[longstreet]

January 28, 2009

craig--i know of your pain -- hold onto all your memories of brain - the good and bad - for they are what made you brothers, family and friends -- i promise you will not forget one thing of your time with brain - the sting of your grief will subside - know that we are out here praying you through this - may God carry you and your family through this valley - love you - Mary Jo Wells

Mike Vullo

January 28, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you Craig and the whole Oswald family.
God Bless
Mike Vullo

Edna Ferrentinoi

January 28, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. Brian will remain in my heart forever! God Bless you all, if I can help let me know!

Kathy Saunders (Dege)

January 28, 2009

My deepest sympathies to the family & friends of Brian. May your memories comfort you during this very difficult time. God Bless.

Dave Wendt

January 28, 2009

Craig and Oswald Family
Sorry to hear of your loss my prayers are with your family.

Michele Hepple

January 28, 2009

I am so very sorry to hear of Brian's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!!! Love Michele (Roberts) Hepple - (School Friend of Craig and neighbors from Moyer Road.)

The McKernan Family

January 28, 2009

May the memories held deep within your heart help to soothe you. You're in our prayers.

Scott Taylor

January 28, 2009

So very sorry for your sudden loss

Michael Brown & Family

January 28, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

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