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Frank Messore Obituary

Age 96, of North Tonawanda, NY; January 9, 1999; after a brief illness; husband of the late Helen (nee Gue) Messore; dear father of Frank E. (Virginia) Messore of Medina and Mrs. Kathryn Garrett of North Tonawanda; brother of Jessie Kauschinger; grandfather of seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Memorial service at a future date. Arrangements by the BRUNNER FUNERAL HOME. Memorials may be made to Camp Good Days and Special Times, 2440 Sheridan Dr., Suite 401, Tonawanda, NY 14150 or the First United Methodist Church, 65 Main St., North Tonawanda, NY 14120. Mr. Messore was a retired tool and die maker from Sperry-Rand. An avid musician, Mr. Messore played several instruments and had been a member of the American Legion Post #264 Band and when he was younger, played in Messore's Band, directed by his father.

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Published by Buffalo News on Jan. 19, 1999.

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