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Russell Gervasi

Russell J. Gervasi

Russell Gervasi Obituary

Of Buffalo, NY, May 27, 2000, beloved husband of Natalie (nee Pagano); father of Russell (Linda) Gervasi, Mary Ann Gervase and Jane (late Thomas) Meka; grandfather of Karen and James Gervasi, Paul and Sara Meka; brother of Louisa, Mildred, Joseph, Frank, Sam, the late Jean and Steven Gervase. Friends received Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 8:45 and in Holy Spirit Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be sent to DAV Chapter One or American Heart Association. Mr. Gervasi was a veteran of WWII and a member of numerous religious and fraternal organizations.

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Published by Buffalo News from May 29 to May 30, 2000.

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