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Raymond BOVA Obituary

BOVA - Raymond F., Sr. November 12, 2012, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Marge (nee Kwiatkowski) Bova; dearest father of Raymond F., Jr. (Krista) Bova and Renee (Geoffrey) Hallam; dear grandfather of Adam, Jack, Gianna, Gabriella, Annie and Vivianna; son of the late Frank Bova and the late Josephine (nee Genco) Amann; brother of Charles (Janet), Donald (Olivia) Bova, Madelyn Marx and the late Sally DeMarco; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Wednesday 5-8 PM and Thursday 1-3 and 6-8:30 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 5090 Transit Road (south of Como Park Blvd). Funeral services will be held on Friday in Evangel Assembly of God Church, 8180 Greiner Road at 10:30 AM (please assemble at church). Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Thank you to Kim Westmiller and Kim Jasek from Hospice. Our family wishes to extend special thanks to Pastor Wayne Wilcox, Pastor Pat Kleitz and Pastor Pat Hilkey. Expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sliwinskifuneralhome.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 13 to Nov. 15, 2012.

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Denise (Freeman) Schrandt

December 10, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

dee zunic

November 21, 2012

may you all find comfort, at this time, knowing that your husband, and father,was a very kind, and godly man.He was a great landlord, and friend. my prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Juanita Lewis

November 19, 2012

My Condolences to the Family, Ray was a very loving man. GOD BLESS the family

Earl Minney

November 17, 2012

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family Ray was a very giving man we all loved him.
Earl & Sally Minney

Marilyn Jackson

November 16, 2012

Dear Family, May God Bless all of you in this difficult time, Ray was a huge blessing in so many lives and will be greatly missed! With Love and prayers, Marilyn and Chuck Jackson

Marge & Dave Lindenau

November 15, 2012

Our condolences go out to You Marge & your family.Ray will be missed but someday we all will see him again with Jesus!!! Ray was a special man in everyones heart who knew him.

Leah Vandermeulen

November 15, 2012

I didn't know Ray personally. My only encounter was the interview he did with Pastor Pat at Crossroads. It was so CLEARLY evident that he represented true "joy". The kind of joy we can only achieve through knowing and having a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior. His love and trust he had for the Lord is one that everyone should want and strive for. When I left church that day, I was in awe of such a beautiful man. Heaven is rejoicing!!!! I will be praying for those whom he has left behind!!

Debbie Burandt

November 15, 2012

Dearest Marge, Ray, and Renee, my deepest condolences on Ray's passing. But we all know that there is no where else he'd rather be than with his Savior Jesus Christ. Love you all very much and continue to pray for you and your families.

November 14, 2012

Our condolences to you and your family. Ray had a "heart of gold", and always offered a helping hand to those in need. I pray God's peace for you during this difficult time.
-Elizabeth McClam and the Lake Shore Homeless staff

Barb Astri

November 14, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Ray is with Jesus but I know you will miss him dearly.

Steve and Kathy Stamates

November 14, 2012

Marge and Family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Ray was a special guy. Always a smile and a joke,never new when he was serious.Was a honor to know him. The LORD is in control!!!!

Anna Marie Graci

November 14, 2012

Marge and the entire Bova Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this trying time.
Just recalling the good times we all had as children made me smile.

November 14, 2012

Dear Mrs. Marge and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss, and hope that you may find peace in knowing Mr. Ray is no longer suffering. I will cherish the many memories with him from the years of growing up next door.

My prayers are with you all at this time.

Love ALways,
Tina
Orson, Madison, & Tristan

November 14, 2012

Ray touched our lives, we did and will always think of him often, God bless you all
Pete and Becky Molea

November 13, 2012

Madelyn and Bova Family
My deepest sympathy for the loss of dear Raymond. I remember him fondly as a young man, so full of life and so kind and caring. Madelyn and I went to school together at Lafayette High School, and I got to know the wonderful Bova family. My thoughts and prayers are sent to the entire family. An old friend, Vivian (Buscemi) LaFalce.

November 13, 2012

Krista, Raymond and Family you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May your happy memories bring you peace.
Jennifer Wanat

November 13, 2012

You were such a blessing to all who knew you. Now you have the perfect life with Jesus in Paradise! Give my love to Whitey too! Your family is in my prayers, Carol Huber

Cortney Sobowiec

November 13, 2012

Ray you were a great guy! You always made me laugh and I loved how you handled my mom. You will forever hold a special place in my heart and will forever be missed.

Love Always,
Cortney & Athena

Louis & Susanne([email protected]) Burgio

November 13, 2012

My heart goes out to the Bova family. Marge, so sorry . May God and Ray will be watching out for you.

Gerry...Judy Toelsin

November 13, 2012

Dear Marge and Rene and family,we are so deeply sorry for the passing of Ray,we know that we know where he is at this very moment and there is comfort in that,but we know how much it hurts also.He loved the Lord so very much and he is face to face with his Jesus.Our prayers are for you to find peace and joy at this difficult time.

Gerry and Judy Toelsin

Karen Overhoff

November 13, 2012

Dear Krista & Raymond,
I will keep you in my prayers.

Ray & Laurie Morgan

November 13, 2012

Dear Marge, Ray Jr., Renee & families, We are so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Our prayers are with your family during this time of sorrow.

Tamra Thein

November 13, 2012

Ray and Family... We are very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I hope your heart heals quickly. Your Radisson family is thinking of you.

Love Tamra and Vinnie Thein

gary and kelly kuerzdoerfer

November 13, 2012

ray just want to say sorry for your your families loss.

November 13, 2012

To the Bova family: Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Ray Sr. I will always remember his gentle spirit and his dynamic drumming! We pray that God comforts all of you during this time and that you take peace in knowing that Ray is with his Lord in heaven.

The Dombrowski family.

Pete & Carol Freeman

November 13, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to your family.

Ellen Fiegl

November 13, 2012

Dear Marge and family and friends,
May the Lord comfort you deeply during this time and guide you to the place His glory dwells in every situation. Ray is in His Presence, beholding what we all shall some day. He is free--indeed--and face to Face with his Blessed Hope and Redeemer.
*Much Peace & Love*

Jeff Fox

November 13, 2012

Marge, I sorry to hear of Ray's passing.

Judy & Jim Rosolowski

November 13, 2012

Dear Marge, Ray, Renee and family~ Please accept our sincere sympathy. Ray always had a smile on his face...especially when we'd see him walking/strolling with his grandchildren. A very peace-loving man in our neighborhood, that we will always remember. May the wonderful memories your family has shared help you find peace in your heart. Love ~

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