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Peter VRANJES Obituary

VRANJES - Peter
Of Lackawanna, NY, September 3rd, 2020. Beloved husband of Mildred "Tootsie" (nee Rudich) Vranjes for 63 years; dearest father of Peter (Michele), Deborah (late Lawrence) Adymy, Mark (Shelley) and Kimberly Hensley; grandfather of Nicole (Dane) Gaynor, LeeAnn, Lauren (Evan) Vasco, Kristina, Michael (Tess), Matthew, Jamie (Jeremy) Royster and the late Jessica and Jillian Hensley; also survived by four great-grandchildren; son of the late Nikola and Dragica (nee Resanovic) Vranjes; brother of Anna (Donald) Polder and the late Charles (late Charlotte), Mildred Hacic, Stella (Patrick) Wojick, Steven (Vivian), Samuel (Stephanie), Rose (late Joseph) Gardina; also survived by many nieces, nephews, kumovi and friends. Relatives and friends may call at THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 S. Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Monday from 4-8 PM. Prayers, Tuesday, 10:30 AM with funeral service at St. Stephen's Serbian Orthodox Church (Abbott and Weber Rd.) Lackawanna NY, at 11 AM. Pomen Monday, at 7 PM. Flowers gratefully declined.

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Published by Buffalo News on Sep. 6, 2020.

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Leisa

August 31, 2022

Uncle Peter.. I stop and talk to you every time i visit Robert, even if just from the car. I love you and know that you are very missed.May your memory be eternal and have fun with the so many others that you have joined and have joined you in God's Paradise.

Kim Christensen Smith

January 21, 2022

May God bless you and your family. It was an honor meeting you.
Kim in Georgia

Debi

September 26, 2020

We miss you Dad. d

Sam & Edith Gjurich

September 22, 2020

Peter was a dear friend and will be missed. Our prayers are with you at this time
Sam Gjurich

Rodney Milojevich

September 8, 2020

Condolences. God Bless.

Ronnie and Michael

September 8, 2020

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Michael and Ronnie

Debbie Swift

September 8, 2020

Millie and family: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. I am sorry I missed the wake as I would of been there. Eternal rest grant onto him oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him!

Lottie and Carol Lovic

September 8, 2020

Vranjes Family : So sorry for your loss, all our prayers are with you at this time

Kenneth N Gjurich

September 8, 2020

Vranjes Family:
I want to offer my deepest sympathies for your loss. Pete Vranjes was a very good man- part of the generation that built this country. I have fond childhood memories of him. I pray that God gives your family strength in your time of grief. May he rest in peace.

Patricia Cwick

September 7, 2020

I am so sorry for you and your families loss. May the love you have for him sustain you. God bless you all.

Mickey Mrkal

September 6, 2020

Kum Pero,
I was blessed to play with you, one of the greatest golfers to play the game! We will miss you.

LEISA A WHEELER

September 6, 2020

My most sincere sympathies on the loss of Uncle Peter. I have many fond memories of him and will cherish those forever.Memory Eternal

Gardina,Knapp & Borowski Families

September 6, 2020

Heaven has another angel. We hold many wonderful memories of Uncle Peter. Forever in our hearts. Love, Paul, Gail Christina & Chris, Ella, Cole Carolyn & Timmy

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Sep

7

Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Colonial Memorial Chapels, Inc. - Lackawanna

3003 South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, NY 14218

Sep

7

Service

7:00 p.m.

The Colonial Memorial Chapels, Inc. - Lackawanna

3003 South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, NY 14218

Sep

8

Prayer Service

10:30 a.m.

St. Stephen's Serbian Orthodox Church

Lackawanna, NY

Sep

8

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. Stephen's Serbian Orthodox Church

Abbott and Weber Rd., Lackawanna , NY

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The Colonial Memorial Chapels, Inc. - Lackawanna

3003 South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, NY 14218

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