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Samuel R. Viola

Samuel Viola Obituary

Age 79, on July 3, 2000. Husband of Joan; father of Lorraine (Michael) Hyjek of Warsaw; father-in-law of Deborah Viola of Buffalo; brother-in-law of Vincent 'Lolly' Abbarno of Buffalo, Louise 'Penny' Viola of Buffalo, Jean Viola of Colorado and Ann Viola of Lockport; also survived by four grandchildren, Jennifer and Heather Viola, Alicia and Ashley Hyjek; two great-grandchildren, Julian and Taylor, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by son Joseph; brothers Thomas, Joseph and Paul Viola, sisters Margaret Adragna, Mary Abbarno and Fedela Lopez. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Wednesday 10-11 AM at the ROBINSON AND HACKAMER FUNERAL HOME, 246 North Main St., Warsaw, where a service will be held Wednesday 11 AM. Interment at the Warsaw Cemetery. Memorials to Hospice Family Care, 550 East Main St., Batavia NY, 14020 or the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Buffalo News on Jul. 4, 2000.

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