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Matthew Makowski Obituary

Of Elma, NY, joined his heavenly Father on July 15, 2003, at the age of 91. He was predeceased by his wife, Jane Rybak Makowski, his parents Martin Makowski and Stella Holtyn Makowski, and six of his eight siblings. Matthew is the beloved father of Jane Makowski Soukup, Matthew Makowski Jr., and David Makowski and dear father-in-law of Mark Soukup. He is the cherished grandfather of Robin Rutherford, Mark Soukup Jr., Tracey Soukup Allegro, Kelly O'Neal, Michelle Coe, Kurt Soukup, Craig Soukup, Jason Soukup, Dennis Makowski, Michelle Makowski, and Thomas Makowski; loving 'Great-Gramps' of 11. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Vincent dePaul Church, Springbrook, NY Saturday at 10 AM with burial in St. Adalbert's Cemetery in Buffalo, NY. Private visiting hours were held at the CURRAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME in W. Springfield, MA. Memorial contributions may be made to East Aurora Lions Club, PO Box 203, East Aurora, NY 14052.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jul. 23 to Jul. 24, 2003.

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