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Charles Contrino Obituary
- January 9, 2024
Beloved husband of Marion (nee Teresi) Contrino. Devoted father of Charles and Dino Contrino. Dear brother of Frank (Dolly), Theresa (late David), Karam, Felica (late John) Orlando and Julie (Vincent) Muscarella. The family will receive friends at the C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc. 911 Englewood Ave. Thursday for Memorial Visitations from 6 - 8 PM. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at the Shrine of St. John Neuman Chapel (Englewood and Belmont Aves.) Friday at 9:30 AM. Charlie was a life member of the Ellwood Volunteer Fire Company, Tonawanda Senior Center and a Korean War Veteran. In lieu of flowers,donations in Charlie's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Please share condolences at www.mertzfh.com
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Doreen Monette
January 11, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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C. Mertz & Son Funeral Home, Inc. - Buffalo911 Englewood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223
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