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Richard E. "Dick" Glose

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Richard Glose Obituary

May 8, 2006; loving and devoted husband of Judith (nee Rebescher) Glose; devoted father of Nancy (Thomas Nigrelli) Glose, Patricia (Deone) Drake, James (Linda DeTine) Glose, Timothy (Janice) Glose, John (Peggy English) Glose, Gerard (Pamela) Glose and late Richard and Thomas Glose; dear grandfather of Daniel (Kim) Calleri, Christian Calleri, Marc Rebadow, Jonathan Drake, Maxwell Glose, Sophie DeTine, Emily, Jack and Sara Glose; great-grandfather of Loren Calleri; loving step-father of Gregory T. (fiance Shannon Padgett) MacPeek, Daniel R. (Ericka) MacPeek; cherished papa of Marissa and Miranda MacPeek; beloved brother of Anita Schau and Dorothy Grant and predeceased by 11 brothers and sisters; dear friend of Carl Kpfeifer; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, May 20 at St. John the Baptist Church (Englewood Ave.) at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Aids Family Services in memory of Thomas Glose at 40 Gates Circle, Buffalo, NY 14209 or the Dick and Jude Glose Charitable Foundation of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo (which supports the work of Catholic Charities) at 795 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203 would be sincerely appreciated. Arrangements by the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published by Buffalo News from May 14 to May 18, 2006.

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kate Lawler

May 26, 2006

To all my cousins - may you always remember the happy memories in life and know that your dad is in a happy and peaceful place. I have so many happy memories of our family gatherings. Our thougts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time. Kate (Fehan)Lawler

Mary Beth Letcher

May 26, 2006

To the Glose family,

I know what a hard time this is for all of you. Know that your father is in a better place and he is at peace. He left a life time of wonderful memories for all us to cherish and remember him by. My thoughts are with all of you.

Mary Beth

Mary Jane Smith

May 20, 2006

Dear Jude,

I send my prayers and sympathy to you and all of Dick's family. I will always remember him as a kind, prayerful man. My memories will be of happy times with a giving and caring gentleman. I was lucky to know him and so enjoyed his company. Love, Mary Jane

David Thuman

May 19, 2006

I remember some wonderful family gatherings at Uncle Dick's home. I pray you allow good memories to fill the void left by your husband-father-uncle-friend. God Bless.

Gary McNamara

May 18, 2006

Dear John, Jim, Tim and Gerry; I was so sad to hear of the loss of your dad. I hope you receive some comfort in the great memories so many have of your dad. Like Jeff H. I will remember all the times watching MASH with your dad. I will always remember your dad observing John and I preparing for our so call exotic boy scout camping trips! Your dad was a great person and a gentleman. I hope knowing that your dad gave us great memories is a comfort in this very trying time. Sincerely, Gary

Gary McNamara

May 18, 2006

Dear John, Jim, Tim and Gerry; I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I hope it helps to know that so many of us have great memories of him. Like Jeff H., I remember the times watching MASH with him! I also remember as he would listen in as John and I planned our so called exotic camping trips for boy scouts. I hope you realize that those special moments make me smile and laugh when I think of your dad. I hope that helps you to know, that memories of your dad, will always bring me great joy. Sincerely, Gary

Tracy Simpson (Dolpp)

May 18, 2006

My sincerest condolences to all of you. I only met some of you briefly when Tommy and I were friends, but I remember what warm and wonderful people all of you are. My prayers are with you, Mr. Glose/(Richard) was truly a kind soul.

Jane Burke

May 18, 2006

Dear Jude,



I was so sorry to learn today that Dick has passed away. He will always be remembered as such a dear, sincere person. I always enjoyed being with him in our faith-sharing classes, and will never forget him.



You and your family will continue to be in my prayers during this very difficult time. You have suffered a great loss, and I am so sorry.



Most sincerely,

Jane Burke

Peggy Earley

May 17, 2006

Dear Jude and my cousins -

I want to tell you how sorry I am for the lose of Uncle Dick. Our family continues to shrink. I was glad to be able to visit with him when I came to Buffalo in January. Hope to express my condolences in person this summer.

All my love PEGGY (Schau)

Katie (Paul) Loeb

May 17, 2006

My prayers are with you all. I have such great memories of playing at West and in our back yards. I still go by your house on Delaware every day and think about how simple and easy life was back then. God Bless you all.

Suzanne Kelley

May 16, 2006

I only new Richard for a very brief time. There is not enough I could say about what a kind man he was. My sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family

S. Maureen Harris, AIDS Family Services

May 16, 2006

My deepest sympathy and prayer support to Jude and for all the family of Dick Glose.

Neil Ehrenreich

May 14, 2006

My sympathy to the Glose and Drake families. May your good memories comfort you in the time to come.

Jeanette & Al Hall

May 14, 2006

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Pam (Hall) Gates

May 14, 2006

I have very fond memories from when I was a little girl of my Uncle Dick and spending time with him and his children.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Love,

Pam

Jeff and Holly Horwath

May 14, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

One of my most vivid memories as a young man was enjoying MASH on TV with Mr Glose. He was a great man. Take care all.

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