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Carl "Charlie" VANKOS

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Carl VANKOS Obituary

VANKOS - Carl "Charlie" December 31, 2012 of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of the late Ida Mae (Kresge) Vankos; dear father of Linda L. and Carl (Janice) Vankos; loving grandfather of Jason; brother of Mary (late Fred) Sabados, Irma (late John) Virag and the late Alex Vankos, Lydia Garwol, Julie Marshall, Steve and Louis Kalman; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 4-8 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 AM. Mr. Vankos was a life member of the Sheridan Park Volunteer Fire Company. Memorial contributions may be made to The James V. Ryan Paramedics Foundation.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2013.

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judy meyers

January 12, 2013

sorry for your loss...

Mark, Tina, Kristen & Zac Rogal

January 4, 2013

Love you Uncle Charlie! Glad you are now with Aunt Ida again. But you will be missed here on earth.

Michael, Sue and Colin Flavin

January 3, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. It sounds like he was a wonderful man loved by many. We will say a prayer for him and you and your family.

January 3, 2013

Linda,
So sorry for your family's loss...I know your Dad was a big part of your life. I am keeping you in my prayers.

Amy Rentz

January 3, 2013

Carl and Linda,Barb and I are so sorry for your loss, Kevin and Barb Blank

Carol Wingenbach

January 3, 2013

My sympathies to the Vankos family.

Aunt Barb, Joe & Chuck

January 2, 2013

Jason & Kendra...We are very sorry to hear of your Grandpa's passing. You and the entire Vankos family are in our thoughts & prayers. Please try to find comfort in knowing one day you will be reunited with him in Heaven. Again, we are very sorry for your loss.

January 2, 2013

To the Vancos Family. Our prayers and love reach out to you in your time of sorrow. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know.

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