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Lois Palmeri Obituary
Bentkowski)
Aug 29, 1942 - Jul 4, 2025
Passed away peacefully in Columbia, Tennessee. Born in Buffalo, NY, Lois was the daughter of the late Leonard Bentkowski and Celia Matuszewski Bentkowski and beloved wife of the late Vincent Anthony Palmeri. Survived by her loving children: Betsy (John) Eberle, Catherine Palmeri, Christina (Clifford Shine) Palmeri and David (Martha Carol) Palmeri; grandchildren: Jessica, Brittany, Anna, Jack, and Corey; and great-grandchildren: Jaxon and Juliette. She also leaves behind her dearest in-laws: Mary Holland (Palmeri), Theresa Palmeri, and Joe Palmeri; and her cherished friend, Margaret Evans. In addition to her husband, Lois was preceded in death by her brothers, Roger and Norbert. Friends received on Friday August 22nd from 4–7 PM at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4199 Lake Shore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. & Rte. 5), Hamburg, NY 716-627-2919. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary of the Lake Church on Saturday the 23rd at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice. Please share your favorite memory, story, or condolences by visiting www.LakesideFuneralHome.com.
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