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AMELIA "AMY" CORDES
1956 - 2017
AMELIA "AMY" CORDES
1956 - 2017
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BORN
1956
DIED
2017
AMELIA CORDES Obituary
AMELIA "AMY"
Age 61, of Mt. Lebanon, on Monday, November 27, 2017. Loving mother of Emily Cordes of NY; daughter of Carmen and the late Rose Mary Vacca; sister of Michael Vacca; former wife of Samuel Cordes; niece of Anthony (Claudette) Rossi, Anita Notte, J. Daniel (Kathy), Mario (Connie) and the late Nicholas (Jennie) Vacca; cousin of Mary Wroniak and Donna Erisman. Amy was proud of the hundreds of students she had helped in her 20 years as a Title One Reading Specialist at Dormont Elementary. Her students are truly her legacy. Family and friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN CREMATION AND FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon Wednesday 5-8 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Bernard Church on Friday 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brother's Brother Foundation, 1200 Galveston Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233.
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Michele Russell
December 26, 2017
Dear Emily, Carmen, Michael, Anita, Mary, Donna, Sam, and all of your family and loved ones. A month has passed since Amy's untimely passing and we have had our first Christmas without her. My heart is still grieving, but I want to offer my words of love and sympathy to all of you. Amy was one of the sweetest, kindest, most thoughtful and gentle souls I've ever known. I was blessed to have known her and she was my closest and most cherished friend for 57 years. My heart goes out to all of you. Her sweet, generous, unselfish nature made this world a better place. She will always live in our hearts. Love and sympathy to you all, God Bless.
Love Annamarie Teolis and Donna Miller
December 3, 2017
Dear Emily, Carmen, Michael and Anita,
We just found out about Amy and are so very saddened. She was always so sweet and thoughtful to all of us and my parents. Way too young but if you can take any comfort she is in her Mothers arms once again. May God Bless you all and help you find peace.
Bonnie Kolba
November 30, 2017
Emily,
I am so sad to hear of your mother's passing. I have known her for several years now and couldn't have loved her more. Her heart was pure warmth. She will be greatly missed and if there is anything I can do to ease this time I'm glad to help. May you stay blessed this and every season to come.
Love,
Bonnie from LaPomponnee
Lori Dobos
November 29, 2017
Emily,
Our children attended Dormont Elementary for many years, we knew your mother well. She always had a smile on her face and kept me up to date on all that was new in your world. She was so proud of your accomplishments and the amazing young woman that you had become. In the weeks ahead, may you remember the beautiful memories and carry her light with you as you continue on with your day to day life.
Condolences-The Dobos Family
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November 29, 2017
Amy always had a smile that lit up the room and most most of all way a joy to travel with on our Wildwood trips.She will always be remembered with that contagious smile God Bless
Marianne and Toby Knight
November 29, 2017
Emily-
Toby and I will miss our neighbor of 15 years. Your mother always had a smile on her face and kind words every time we spoke. She loved you very much and was so proud of you. She will be missed by a lot of people.
Heather Davis
November 29, 2017
Ms. Cordes will be missed by not only her students but the parents. I will always be grateful for the confidence she gave my children. She was always happy and that smile never left her face. My thoughts and prayers to her family.
Heather Davis
(Mom of Ian and Charlotte)
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