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Peter Sofia Obituary

SOFIA-Peter J. Suddenly, March 9, 2008; beloved husband of Rita A. Sofia (nee Panzerella); dear father of Jill S. (Frank) Meilander, Peter J., M.D. (Tanya), Mark C. (Jeannette), Gary R. and Beth A. (James) McDonald; also survived by 11 grandchildren; brother of the late Carl A. (Kalyna) Sofia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Swormville Thursday at 12:00 noon. Memorials to American Heart Association. Arrangements by the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, East Amherst.

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Published by Buffalo News from Mar. 11 to Mar. 12, 2008.

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Gisela

March 17, 2008

Dear Rita and family,

Please accept my sincere condolences. I feel fortunate to have known Pete, and I am grateful Elena had the chance to spend some time with him. You are in my prayers.

Donna Hoffman Cotennec

March 16, 2008

To Gary and the Sofia Family,

I was so sorry to hear the sad news. I am praying for all of you.

M. Annalett

March 13, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Jerry Felschow

March 13, 2008

Dear Beth and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Maurie and Pam Gelia

March 12, 2008

Sofia Family:
Stories of the fun and joy that Pete brought to Maurie's dad and the guys abound! He was truly a gift. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May you be comforted by many wonderful memories.

Mike Kogut

March 12, 2008

Our heartfelt condolences to the Sofia family. Pete's name was synonymous with the FBI even long after he left active service. He was loved and respected and was simply a good man. He will be missed.

Joe Mole

March 12, 2008

Rita:
I am so very sorry. Your husband was the purest of gentleman and well admired. He will be missed.

Debra Ritz

March 12, 2008

On behalf of the Judges & Police Conference of Erie County, New York please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this time.

Jim Warren

March 12, 2008

Dear Rita,

We were sorry to hear about Pete's passing.

The Warren Family

Carl and Ida Reitz

March 12, 2008

Rita ; Our sympathy and thoughts go out to you and your family. May your memories bring you comfort.

Roseann Maurer

March 12, 2008

Dear Jill & Family,
I just heard about your loss, I am so
very sorry. Please know you are all in
our thoughts & prayers.

Affectionately,
Roseann & family~

Trey & Carol Roth

March 11, 2008

Rita and Family,
We are away and just heard about Pete. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
He will be missed... his warmth, sincerity, sense of humor.. a great neighbor and an even better human being.
May his soul rest in God's peace.

Nancy Toney

March 11, 2008

Dear Rita,
I have just heard of Peter's death. I am so very sorry and pray that God will comfort you and your family. I have many fond memories of Peter. He will be greatly missed.

Lucille and Dr. John Giardino

March 11, 2008

Please accept our sympathy in your loss. He was a fine man. Our prayers are with him.

kim lillis

March 11, 2008

To Beth and entire Sofia family,
I just read about your dad in the paper. I remembered spending a great day at Fantasy Island with you and your dad way back in 7th grade, and what a nice man he was. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at such a difficult time. Love, Kim Wagner Lillis & family

Rita Sierocinski

March 11, 2008

Dear Rita & Family
May God be with you all during this sad time. May He lead & guide you thru the next few days.
I'm praying for you Rita.

Cassy and Brian Bluff

March 11, 2008

Thinking of all of you

Paul&Martha Lamparelli

March 11, 2008

Sofia Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. He will be missed by many.

Tom Thurston

March 11, 2008

Pete will be sincerely missed by those of us who were fortunate to share him as a friend and honorable "Secretary-Treasurer" of the Society of Former FBI Agents. God Bless you Peter.

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