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Gary Patzwald Obituary
Rochester: Friday, January 9, 2009 at age 54. Survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Shirley Patzwald; mother, Dorothy; sons, Arthur Patzwald, Randolph Patzwald; brother, Ron Patzwald. Gary enjoyed playing the lottery, model trains, woodworking, and computers.
Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Road. His Funeral Service will be held Wednesday 11:00 AM in the chapel of the funeral home. Private Interment. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the CT-ICU Unit at Rochester General Hospital in his memory. For more information or to sign Gary's guestbook, please visit:
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Gary Patzwald
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Nilda Blohm
January 13, 2009
Shirley we are so sorry to here about your lost We love you Carl & Nilda You are in our Prays
Kathleen Randolph
January 12, 2009
To Shirley and Family
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. As you look around your home, you will feel the love he gave to you and the happy memories the two of you shared.
Diane Weisskopf
January 11, 2009
Shirley & family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Diane (Wednesday Volunteer CTICU)
Sean & Linda Herne
January 11, 2009
His love and commitment to his family are rhe memory that will survive endlessly. In rhe moments of sorrow, look back and treasure those times
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