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Jacob Loretto Obituary

July 7, 2000, of North Collins, NY, beloved husband of Mary (Evans) Loretto; dearest father of Michael Loretto and Mark (Faith) Loretto; grandfather of Michael, Adam, Jennifer and Amanda; brother of Peter (Joyce) Loretto, Mrs. Isabelle (Lester) Welker and the late Vincent 'Jim', Anna Marie and Carmella Loretto; brother-in-law of Patrina Loretto. Friends may Call Saturday evening 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St. (Route 62), North Collins, NY where the funeral service will be held Monday morning at 9:30 and 10 AM from Holy Spirit Church, North Collins. Mr. Loretto was an exempt member of N.C.V.F.D. and a WWII Veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart.

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Published by Buffalo News on Jul. 8, 2000.

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