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Rosemary Sortino
1941 - 2025
BORN
1941
DIED
2025
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Rosemary Sortino Obituary
(nee Jones)
Dec 13, 1941 - Aug 15, 2025
Of Buffalo, NY, at age 83. Exceptional wife of Peter A. Sortino; wonderful mother of Charles and John Sortino; adopted grandmother of Aurora, Andria and Aurria Shotwell; dear sister of Judy (Patrick) Quinn; also survived by nieces and nephews. There are no prior visitations. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Assumption Church, 435 Amherst St., Monday, August 18th at 9:30 a.m. Please assemble at church. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Rosemary graduated from Canisius University and also worked there for 23 years. Go Griffs! If desired, donations in Rosemary's memory may be made to the Erie County SPCA. Please share online condolences @ www.KolanoFuneralHome.com
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Mary Conboy
August 18, 2025
To Mrs. Quinn and Ryan - so sorry for your loss. She sounds like a very accomplished woman. I'm sure you have great memories to take you through this sad time. Sincerely, Mary
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