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Lorraine O'CONNOR-DeROSA Obituary
Lorraine J.
December 12, 2022, of Grand Island, formerly of Lewiston. Wife of Louis DeRosa. Mother of Andrea DeRosa and Alex (Alexandra) DeRosa. Sister of Daniel (Christine) O'Connor and the late Thomas (survived by wife Donna) O'Connor. Daughter of the late John and Evelyn (nee Shannon) O'Connor. Proud aunt and great aunt to 13 nieces and nephews, and 18 great nieces and great nephews. Also survived by her beloved 4 legged family. Lorraine is remembered as the most loving mother to her children, a great connector of friends and family, a dedicated employee of 49 years to Benchmark Management Corp. as a Divisional VP, and a proud member of LAOH and SAHMA. Above all else, she loved her family and friends, travel, her Adirondack cabin, live music, and a glass of red wine. Friends may call Friday 2-4 & 5-7:30 PM at the Kaiser Funeral Home 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 AM at St. Stephen's Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation and CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation. Share condolences at kaiser funeral.com.
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