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Cornelius GRIFFIN Obituary

GRIFFIN - Cornelius J. October 1, 2009, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of 55 years to Leona M. (nee Ratkowski) Griffin; dearest father of Patrick (Marne) Griffin, Terence (Jill) Griffin, Margaret (David) Staebell and Susan (Carl) Gieseler; dear grandfather of Sara, Kelsey, Emily, Nathan, Ryan, Mitchell, Joel and Erik; brother of J. Donald (late Jean) Griffin, Mary Rita (late Charles) Felix; predeceased by other brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:30 AM and from Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel at 11 AM. Interment Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery. Mr. Griffin was a Navy veteran of WWII (USS Boxer), member of Amvets, National Assoc. of Letter Carriers and Chapel Seniors. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, Hospice Foundation or The American Heart Assoc.

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, 2009.

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Mark Dziwulski

October 7, 2009

To the entire family,
We are truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mark, Val, Brett, Emily & Bryce Dziwulski

Taylor Beers

October 5, 2009

Dear Mrs. Staebell,

I am truly sorry for your loss, but the memories you have will never fade. He is in good hands now with God to care for him. May his spirit surround you always.

~Taylor Beers

Irene Ederer

October 4, 2009

Dear Lee & Family:

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You have been dear friends for many years. Neil was a wonderful man.

You are all in our prayers.

Irene Ederer & Denise Maziarz

Margaret DiGiacomo

October 3, 2009

Peggy and family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your dad was such a pleasure, he always had a smile on his face. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will especially pray for your mom at this difficult time.

Margaret DiGiacomo and family

October 3, 2009

Dear Griffin,Staebell & Gieseler families,

In the loss of your Loved One --Memories ar forever, they grow richer through the years , they are nurtured by our laughter, they are watered by our tears. Memories live Forever, sent from heaven up above to eternally connect us to the people that we love.
With our deepest sympathy. We Love You All.
Lin, Larry, Ken, Marla, Todd, Diana, Rachael, Erin, JP, Oma

October 3, 2009

I'm so sorry about your loss. He was a great father to you Mrs. Staebell and he's in a better place now.


With My Condolences,
Robert Phillips

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