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James Graffius Obituary

GRAFFIUS-James L. Of Hamburg, NY, entered into rest April 3, 2007; beloved husband of the late Mary E. (nee Petroff) Graffius; devoted father of James D. (Loreen) Graffius, Cynthia A. Westlund, Cheryl L. Graffius and Mary Ellen (Eric) Mooney; cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren; loving son of the late Lawrence H. and Annabelle (nee Buck) Graffius; dear brother of Mary Jane, Sandy, Mabel (James) and the late Lawrence (Linda) Graffius; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave., on Thursday from 4-7 PM, where funeral service will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock. Interment Lakeside Cemetery.

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Published by Buffalo News on Apr. 4, 2007.

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Iris LaGambina

May 4, 2007

So sorry for your loss and I know he will be truly missed.

Sue Brown

April 4, 2007

To Jim's Family
Red you were a pleasure to know and work with. You will be missed rest in peace from the Maintenance Dept at CAS.

Marilyn Rozler

April 4, 2007

To the Family of Jim & Mary,
I will never forget the kindness of Jim or Mary. They were truly gracious people! Red's presence here will be sorely missed. He was part of our Buildings & Grounds "family". I will keep them in my heart forever.

Deborah Deubell

April 4, 2007

Jim's Family:
Red was one of the best person that was kind to everyone he knew. He will be miss, but not forgotten.

Sandy Phelps

April 4, 2007

When Jim stopped in the office, he always was a bright spot of the day with his warmth and cheerfulness even when he wasn't feeling great. A wonderful man who will be missed by many. Will keep you, his family, in my thoughts and prayers.

Mark Menchi

April 4, 2007

Red May you rest in Peace with our dear Lord, May the Lord give your Family strenth...We will Miss You...Mark Menchi and Buffalo Raceway..

Shirley & Don Loefke

April 4, 2007

To Jim's family,
We will never forget "Red". It was a pleasure to know him. Rest in Peace,Jim.

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Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park Chapel (Southtowns)

3060 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127

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