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Carol Delano Obituary
April 25, 2023 at the age of 82; beloved wife of the late Philip Jr.; loving mother of the late Philip (late Mary), Daniel (Margaret), late Diane, Robert (Debra), Ronald (Anette), Richard (Stacey), Kimberly (Mark McParlane) Wheeler, and Daren (Carolyn) as well as 22 grandchildren and 23 great- grandchildren with 1 on the way; sister of Terry (Janet) Cowles; also survived and loved by many relatives and friends. The family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Sunday, April 30th from 2 -6PM at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME 2510 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 (2 blocks south of William St.) where a prayer service will be held immediately following at 6PM. Private interment in Mt Calvary Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Please leave condolences online at www.SmolarekCares.com
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aileen pawlowski
April 29, 2023
Rick, Stacey, Daren and entire Delano family- I´m so sorry for your loss. Your mom seemed like a wonderful lady. I wish that I could have met her.
All my love, Aunt Aileen Pawlowski
Mary Ellen
April 29, 2023
Carol was the sweetest, with love You will be missed
Mary Ellen Sacca
April 29, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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