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John Minella Obituary

December 29, 2004, of Amherst, NY, beloved husband of Janet (Pierce) Minella; loving father of Nancy (Patrick) Miller, Lynn (Steve) Ingraham and John Minella; dear poppy of Carey (Andrew) Maines, Eric Miller, Casey, Christina Ingraham and Jakayli Minella; great-grandpa of Ethan, Eva and Auguste Maines; beloved brother of Mildred (Charles) Alba, Beatrice (late Lou) Alba and Nick Minella. Friends may call Monday 3-8:30 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave. where funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 8:30. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Leo the Great R.C. Church at 9:15. Friends invited. Flowers are gratefully declined.
Published by Buffalo News from Jan. 1 to Jan. 2, 2005.

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Mae Augello

December 26, 2023

Merry Christmas in Heaven Red.

Nick Ortolano

January 3, 2005

Fear Bea,Mill,Nick,

Please accept my condolences on Johns passing. As I knew your family in early day on Whitney and west side John was a great guy.

Nick

Paul and Rosalie Gallivan

January 3, 2005

Dear Jan and Family,

We were so sorry to hear of Red passing. He was always so good and kind. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

Paul and Rosalie Gallivan

The Millers

January 3, 2005

Dearest Minella Family,

May God Bless you all! We loved Mr. Minella so much, what good times we have all had! We are here for you.

The Miller Family

Gloria Brotz

January 1, 2005

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Will remember Red in my prayers. Sis Brady Brotz

russell paternostro

January 1, 2005

red was a good friend and a loyal butler mitchell guy.he will truly be missed.

Mae Augello (Mills)

January 1, 2005

Dear Jan & Family: My heart goes out to you for loss. Red was such a friendly, nice and funny gentleman. May God bless you during your time of grief.



Mae Augello

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