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Joan GORTZIG Obituary

GORTZIG - Joan (nee Collins) October 28, 2016, beloved wife of Bud Gortzig; devoted mother of Mark (Patti), Matthew (Lisa), Christopher (Mary), Paul (Christine) Gortzig, Helene Smith and Eric Gortzig; loving grandmother of Jason, Mary, Michael, Matthew, Julia, Diane, Justin and Russell; great-grandmother of four great grandchildren; dear sister of Janet (William) Sullivan; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday from 3-8 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Drive (at Hopkins Rd.) where prayers will be offered on Wednesday at 8:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at Christ the King R.C. Church (Main & Lamarck), Snyder at 9:15 AM. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Share condolences at www.AMIGONE.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 30, 2016.

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November 1, 2016

Dear Bud & Family,
So sorry on your loss. It was great knowing her all the years we were together for our Grammer School Reunions.She will be greatly missed Bud it was nice meeting your family
All handsome men glad they didn't take after you.God's Blessings.
Love you,
Your classmate
Marie & Art

November 1, 2016

Remembering all the great times we shared with Joanie. Especially St. Patrick's Day, of course. Our condolence to Bud and the entire family. Mary Ellen and Bruce Will Zephyrhills, Florida

October 30, 2016

We will always treasure our many years of friendship with Dear Joan, a very special lady Sally & Dave Smith

Deborah Kowalczyk Frank

October 30, 2016

Dear Matt , Lisa and Family...We are so very sorry for the loss of your mom (mother in law). Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this most stressful time.

(Organist) Adrienne Szatkowski

October 30, 2016

DearLisa,

I'm sorry to hear of your Mother-in-law's passing. Prayers for her soul and May The Holy Ghost guide and console you and your family.
†Requiescat in pace. †Amen.

October 30, 2016

So sorry for the loss of your mom. I have such fond memories of all our fun times our families had on Bernhardt, love and prayers to you all at this sad time , Mary Reilly

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