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1942
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2025
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Claire Powers Obituary
Jun 8, 1942 - Jan 13, 2025
Of West Seneca, NY. Dearest Mother of Emily Kawa and the late Michael Powers; Loving Mimi of Isaac and Allison Kawa; Fond Mother In Law of Donald Kawa; Sister of Eileen (late Gus) Graziano, Ann (Michael) D'Antonio, Douglas (late Pat) Hughes and the late Kathleen Hughes and Jay (Nancy) Hughes; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present Friday 5-8 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, NY where prayers will be said Saturday morning at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at Fourteen Holy Helpers Church. Friends invited. Memorials to Roswell Park appreciated. Online condolences may be shared at www.hoyfuneralhome.com
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Suzie
January 16, 2025
I remember that, at every family wedding reception, Aunt Claire would insist that we all get up to dance to "We Are Family"
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5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hoy Funeral Home - West Seneca3855 Seneca Street, West Seneca, NY 14224
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