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William DURKEE Obituary

DURKEE - William E. Age 69, of the City of Tonawanda, July 1, 2015, father of William E. Durkee, Jr. and the late Steven M. Durkee; former husband of Viola Vallone; brother of Deborah Kohler and the late Daniel B. Durkee. Friends may call Monday only from 2-4 and 6-7:30 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) in Tonawanda, where prayers will be said Monday evening at 7:30 following the visitation. William was a U.S. Navy veteran and had been employed as a Welder for E.B. Trottnow Machine in Tonawanda for many years.
Published by Buffalo News on Jul. 5, 2015.

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Shelley Hochreiter

July 7, 2015

So very sorry for your loss Bill. Prayers to you and your family.

July 6, 2015

SO SORRY BILL MAY YOU FIND REST

Lynn Andrews

July 6, 2015

Sorry for your loss Bill and family.......it's always tuff losing someone you love ! peace

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