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Rita Gresock Obituary
Sep 5, 2024
Age 93, (nee Ryan) of North Tonawanda, died on September 5, 2024 after a brief illness. Loving wife, of 73 years, of Thomas E. Gresock. Dear mother of Thomas G. Gresock, Geralyn Goerss, Christopher Gresock and Rosemary Gresock. Proud Grandmother of Catherine Rose (David) Goerss-Murphy, Christine Anne (Don) Goerss-Barton. Great-Grandmother of Nathaniel, Nora, Ian and Gwen. Sister of Gerald (Deana) Ryan, and the late Patrick (Irene) Ryan. Beloved daughter of the late John P. and Clara Rose (nee Kuczynski) Ryan. Friends received by the family on Sunday 4-8 PM at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 9:30am at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, 57 Center St., North Tonawanda. Entombment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial may be made to OLC Church for Masses for Rita Rose.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rita Gresock
6 Entries
Your daughter, Rosemary
September 27, 2024
May you rest in God's eternal peace my beloved mother, Rita Rose Alexandra Ryan Gresock.
Isa Ismaila
September 10, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cathie Puleo
September 8, 2024
Chris, you and your family are, and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. There is nothing that prepares you for the loss of a mother. May God bring you and your family comfort during this very difficult time. Love, Cathie
Brian Ksiazek
September 7, 2024
Dear Tom,
My deepest sympathy at the loss of your mother. You and your family are in my prayers.
Fr. Ivan Skenderovic
September 7, 2024
My deepest condolences to the family of Rita Gresock! Fr. Ivan Skenderovic
Fr Paul Sabo
September 7, 2024
I shall offer a Mass for Rita and the family. God Bless.
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Brunner Funeral Home - North Tonawanda156 Robinson Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
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