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COTTONE, Heather Katherine (nee Booz) of Cheektowaga, entered into rest October 23, 2025. Faithful wife to Mark; devoted mother of Elizabeth and Grace; loving daughter of Douglas and Pauline Booz; dear sister of Melissa Booz, Jonathan (Lisa) Booz and Kyler (Anne) Booz; cherished aunt to nieces, Clara and Penny Booz and nephews, Kwinn and Duncan Booz; also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Colleagues knew her for a ready smile and helping hand. Above all, Heather treasured her family. God's purpose for Heather was motherhood. She found joy and pride in all of her daughters' achievements and was always there for them to lean on.
Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. (near Sheridan Dr.) Amherst, NY 14228 on Friday, November 7th from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's University Parish, 3269 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14214 on Saturday morning at 11 AM. Please assemble at Church. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the UMDF United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation or Breakthrough TD-1 (formerly Breakthrough Type 1 Diabetes (Formerly JDRF)).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
885 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst, NY 14226
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