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1946
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2024
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Lawrence Hertel Obituary
April 11, 1946 - March 17, 2024
Age 77 of Depew, NY. Passed away peacefully. Beloved husband of 53 years to Elizabeth A. (nee Reformat) Hertel; loving father of Laurie (Frank) McQueeney and Carrie (late Ken) DiGesare; cherished grandfather of Evan Tracy and Dominic and Andrew DiGesare; caring brother of Raymond (Lin) Hertel; predeceased by sister Donna Collins; fun brother-in-law of Anne Marie (Ron) Grover, and Joyce (Dan) Herbeck; also survived by many wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends in Buffalo and Syracuse. The family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Friday April 5th from 3PM – 7PM at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 10AM in St. Philip the Apostle R.C. Church, 950 Losson Rd., Cheektowaga. Please assemble at Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made in Larry's name to the St Philip the Apostle Veterans Committee. Please leave condolences online at www.SmolarekCares.com
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Fr Paul Sabo
April 4, 2024
another "black rock" boy. larry, ray, donna hertel. last meeting was at donna's wake. prayers for one and all. another "black rocker" enters the KINGDOM.
Bill and Lisa Hulchanski
April 3, 2024
Lisa and I were neighbors of Larry and Beth for about 5 months in Depew. I enjoyed talking with him and we shared a common love of golf. One thing I remember was putting little pieces into their Christmas decorations that they hung on their apartment door during the holidays that they didn´t notice until they went to take them down. We all shared bc a good laugh over that. Larry will be missed, and Beth; know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Bill and Lisa Hulchanski
Sue Lepkowski
April 1, 2024
Beth and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Larry. So nice to have met him when u worked in NSCSD. and we joined bowling team together! Our team took 1st place!! Great bowler, husband, father,grandfather and friend. He will be missed! Prayers to all,
Sue Lepkowski
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