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Thomas Cocker Obituary

COCKER - Thomas W. June 20, 2008, beloved husband of Barbara R. (nee Roach) Cocker; dear father of Anne L. (late Paul) Putnam and Thomas C. (Barbara) Cocker; grandfather of Laurie A. (David) Krygier, Candy (Albert) Pognant, Thomas G. Cocker and Kevin Putnam; great-grandfather of seven; brother of Robert (Joy) Cocker. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, Sunday from 2-6 PM where Funeral Services will be held Monday at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jun. 21 to Jun. 22, 2008.

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Frank Sorce

June 25, 2008

Tom & Barb: So sorry to hear about your loss. I too lost my father on June 8, so I know what you are going through. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Hartmann

June 23, 2008

Aunt Barbara, Anne and Tommy:

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kathy, Ray, Jill, Lindsey and Jack

Laurence Sales

June 22, 2008

Tom, Barb,Anne and Tom Jr.
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and have you in our prayers.
Larry and Donna Mae

Candy Pognant

June 21, 2008

Grandma, Dad and Aunt Anne,
Albert, myself and the kids are very sorry for the loss of your dear husband,father and my grandpa. You are in my thoughts, heart and prayers and I will cherish all the wonderful memories of such a wonderful man.

I Love You All

Jim & Ruth Hooton

June 21, 2008

Barb & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy.
Jim & Ruth

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