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Michael ALVES Obituary

ALVES - Michael D. October 6, 2013, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved husband of the late Jennifer Lynn (nee Krull); dearest father of Dawn Taylor, Ann Marie Alves, Michele (Shawn) Guiher, Virginia Mary (Eric) Berta, Casey (Paul) Herkey, Gregory Michael (Melanie) Alves; also survived by 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; son of the late Alfred and Mary (nee Sujay) Alves; survived by brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Chapel Service from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Saturday at 1 PM. Michael was a proud Vietnam veteran in the U.S. Army. Visitation Saturday, Noon -1 PM.

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Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 10, 2013.

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October 12, 2013

Dear Alves family are thoughts and prayers are with you all

Ron and Geri Heffler

Mike Hart

October 12, 2013

My deepest sympathy to
Mike's Family. Glad i was able to have known Him.

October 11, 2013

To Ann, Dawn, Casey, Michelle, and everyone else's life that Mike touched. I am sorry for your loss and I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Dawn Moran

Debbie hayden

October 11, 2013

mike you are sure gonna be missed by so many people rest in peace

dawn taylor

October 10, 2013

Dad my heart is heavy.I miss you so very much and love you.I feel you with me looking down.I will never forget our talks or all you ever did for us kids.I will always remember the memories there was so many. You were the best father anyone could ever ask for.you are no longer suffering and you will never be forgotten:( no one will ever replace you!!! Fly high father.I love you!

tina schultz

October 10, 2013

mike iam going to miss u i rember all the fun we had at your house and i miss your jokes and the talks we had u made me feel like family and i am going to miss u i love you like a father you was a good guy i am going to miss u very much

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