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Kathleen Chilelli Obituary

Chilelli, Kathleen A. (nee Clemons)

Feb 3, 2025

Beloved wife of the late Louis J. Chilelli. Loving mother of Michael L. (Darlene), Deborah A. (Jack) Kanner, Peter J. (Lynn Rae) and Thomas M. (Darlene) Chilelli. Loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Predeceased by many brothers and sisters. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C. Mertz & Son Funeral Home, Inc., 911 Englewood on Thursday (TODAY) from 4 to 7 PM. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church (1085 Englewood Ave.) on Friday (TOMORROW) at 10:45 AM. Please Assemble at Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kathy's memory to Hospice Foundation of WNY. Share condolences at www.mertzfh.com.
Published by Buffalo News on Feb. 6, 2025.

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Feb

6

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

C. Mertz & Son Funeral Home, Inc. - Buffalo

911 Englewood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223

Feb

7

Mass of Christian Burial

10:45 a.m.

St. John the Baptist Church

1085 Englewood Ave, NY

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C. Mertz & Son Funeral Home, Inc. - Buffalo

911 Englewood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223

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