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Richard CARLSON Obituary

CARLSON - Richard "The Mayor" November 14, 2011 of Angola, NY. Beloved husband of Barbara ; loving father of David (Theresa) Carlson, Laurie (William) Ludwig, Karen (John) Haberer and James (Michelle) Carlson; grandfather of Nicole, Brooke, Emily, Allison, Jessica, Melissa, Danielle, Kristen, Jerrica, Meagan, Jennifer, Eric and Drew. Also survived by eight great grandchildren. Friends may call Thursday from 6-8 PM and Friday 1-3 PM and 6-8 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC. 262 N. MAIN ST. Angola, NY. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 AM in the First Church of Evans ( Rt. 5 at Sturgeon Pt. Rd.) In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Share your condolences at addisonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2011.

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Joyce Rauker Jezewski

November 29, 2011

Barb and Family,
Just recently heard about Dick's passing. He was one of my favorite Mayor's during the old government days. Their wasn't a time that I saw him that he didn't make me laugh. My condolences to the Carlson family.

Janet Nottleman

November 19, 2011

Barb and Family,
Thoughts and prayers are with you at such a sad time..

Caryl Aber McCaffrey

November 19, 2011

Barb and Family,

It saddens me to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bob Heil

November 19, 2011

To the Carlson Family,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

November 18, 2011

Dear Barb, David, Laurie, Karen & Jimmy & families, I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing, he was such a good hearted, fun loving person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Connie Smith

Arlene Davis

November 17, 2011

Our Love & Prayers are with you Barb and all your family
Love,
Norm & Arlene Davis

Cathy

November 17, 2011

Not only was Richard the "Mayor", but to Newcomb-Long American Legion Post 928, Derby NY he was once our Commander and Chief. Richard is now Blessed, as he has blessed us all.

November 17, 2011

Laurie, we are so sorry about your father. We send all of you big warm hugs to wrap you and give you strength and comfort. You and your dad will be in our prayers.

Love,
The Evancho family

Meg & Dave Piazza

November 16, 2011

Dear Barb,

We were so sad to hear about Dick. He made summers at camp so much fun. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Dave and Meg Piazza

November 16, 2011

we are so saddened to know that Dick has passed on. We will miss him forever but, we know he is in "paradise" and the angels are laughing a little harder now.

Denis and Eileen O'Sullivan

Joyce & Dennis Warwick

November 16, 2011

Barb and family. Our condolences on your loss. Words seems inadequate at a time like this, but we will keep Rich, you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

November 16, 2011

Laurie and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Michele (Militello) Polino

November 16, 2011

Barb & Family: Shirley and I well remember "Rich" from our days at LSC. We join your many friends in expressing our sincerest sympathy for your great loss. John & Shirley Ahlers Kershaw, SC

Rick & Kim Dahl

November 16, 2011

Sorry to hear about your loss.Our condolences go out to the entire family.

November 16, 2011

Barb and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Chuck & Nancy Ward

The D W Bates Family

November 16, 2011

To the Carlson Family, Our deepest smypathy for your loss. Our prayers & thoughts are with you all. God Bless.

November 16, 2011

BARB & FAMILY, WE ARE SENDING OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYERS TO ALL OF YOU! WE WILL MISS THE INVISIBLE MAN!
WE HAD GREAT TIMES!! LOVE AND PRAYERS, DAN & MARY DODGE

November 16, 2011

Barb - Dick was one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. We both enjoyed spending time in the summer with him, you and your family. Our deepest condolences - Milt and Maryanne Mamula

November 16, 2011

Barb and Family,
Richard will be missed by all of us. He was an Icon in this Town and a great leader as the Mayor. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sam and Denise

November 16, 2011

God Bless you Barb and the family. Dick ("Chicken Man") was a trip, and always made us feel happy. He will be missed. Now he is performing for the angels. Love, JoAnne and Earl Zimmer

November 16, 2011

Barb,
Our prayers are with you and your family. We miss you.
love, Jeff and Jeannine Jackson

Peggy & Jim Manning

November 16, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sandy Tagliaferro

November 16, 2011

I was deeply fond of this man, I could not have loved him more if he were my own father. My heart is broke. I will really miss him.
Christmas Eve will never be the same.

Matt/Susie Smith

November 16, 2011

One of the funniest men I ever met. Richard and Barb were are nighbors at Homestead Park. He knew how to make everyone laugh. We will miss him . Remember the Chicken Man. Barb you and your family are in our prayers. lvy

November 16, 2011

Our prayers go out to all of you. He was the best and he will be missed.

Love, Jeanette & Dan Stypa

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