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Shirley FORTUNATO Obituary

FORTUNATO - Shirley (nee Mazzone) Of Sloan, entered into rest February 2, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Leonard A. Fortunato; devoted mother of Wendy Fortunato, Anthony Fortunato and Dawn (Curtis) Cornman; cherished grandmother of Gregory Giambra, Vania, Ruth, Emalee, Curtis, Josiah and Cassondra; loving daughter of the late John and Margaret (nee Caputi) Mazzone; dear sister of Theresa (late Yogi) Ognibene, Betty (Tony) Serio, Dorothy (late Tony) Polizzi, Gloria (late Frank) Valvo, Geraldine (Sam) Loicano, and the late Jack Mazzone, Anthony Mazzone, Joseph Mazzone, Amelia (Dan) Frascella, Bart Mazzone, John (Fran) Mazzone, Sebastian (Phyllis) Mazzone and Marguerite (late Frank) Pilat; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Monday from 4-8 PM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday morning at 11:00 o'clock. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.lombardofuneralhome.com.
Published by Buffalo News on Feb. 5, 2012.

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Victoria Barillari

February 9, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Carl Mercuro

February 8, 2012

Dear Wendy,Dawn and Anthony,My thought and prayers are with you and your family.Your Mother was a wonderful women.I love her very much and I will miss here dearly.She in peace now and with the Lord.She will all way be there look down on her Blessed Family ,The Lord Bless,,, all of you . .....

Dee Stiegler

February 7, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

ANOINETTE TRILLIZIO

February 6, 2012

WHAT A GREAT LADY I WILL REMEMBER ALWAYS THE GOOD TIMES WE SHARED RIP SHIRLEY AND I KNOW MY BROTHERS JOE AND NINO WILL SING FOR YOU UP THERE ONCE AGAIN . RIP

Jay Panzarella

February 6, 2012

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.

karen o'leary & family

February 6, 2012

Wendy,Dawn,Anthony,our thoughts and prayers are with you always.Your mother was the sweetest woman around she's in a better place now pain free and with your dad now all you have to do is think of all the great memories you shared with her god bless all of you.

February 5, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mark and Margaret Mazzone

February 5, 2012

Dear Wendy, Anthony, and Dawn,
Your mothers grace has touched and will remain with us all.

Marlene Marranca

February 5, 2012

To Shirley's Family,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you on the loss of this wonderful lady. I have known her forever and I will miss her something awful. To know I'll never see her again is heart breaking!

RIP my dear friend, your with the angels now.

February 5, 2012

Wendy & family,

Your mom was one of the nicest women we know. Truly an "angel". Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Rich & Bridget Reddy

sue neurohr

February 5, 2012

My heart aches for the loss of your mom she was a great lady

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