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Catherine Hodnett
March 22, 2019
I remember Sonny's birthday today because it is the day after mine and we were close while growing up in Cattaraugus. He was always kind and generous to me and a point of light during a dim time. I remember swimming at his house, and once his mom took us to the track in Little Valley when she was running the horses in harness racing. We had a lot of fun together. I do think of him at this time every year and am very sorry he passed so young. I would like his family to know he brought happiness to many, including me. May God grant you peace.
Judy Athans
March 15, 2010
Dear Terry & Sonny, I am so terribly sorry for your great loss, Sonny will forever hold a place in my heart. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead. Take care. My thoughts are with you. Aloha.
Love, Judy
Ann Marie (Athans) Quinn
March 4, 2010
Dear Sonny, Terry and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May the fond memroies bring you Peace!
Love ,
Ann Marie
Carol Athans
March 3, 2010
Terry & Sonny,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Sonny when we were younger.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Carol Athans
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David Lacy
March 2, 2010
Mr and Mrs Ortner, My heart hurts for you in the loss of your son. I was on the wrestling team with him in high school and enjoyed knowing him. My sincere condolences.
February 25, 2010
Terry and Karl, we are so sorry for your loss and know there are no words that can comfort you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Don&Joan Milligan
Colleen Mulligan Cummings
February 24, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Mary Vella
February 24, 2010
Mr. and Mrs. Ortner, I am so sorry to hear of Sonny's passing. I went to school in Catt. with him and we shared a lot of fun times back then. Your son was always a breath of fresh air and I am only sorry that I did not stay in contact and lost touch. He was always so kind to me. My condolences, Mary Vella
February 21, 2010
DEAR SONNY,AND TERRY,
SO LITTLE ONE CAN SAY, BUT MY HEART
GOES OUT TO YOU. YOU'RE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. LOVE, GRACE GLOSSER, AND FAMILY
Eileen Bauth
February 21, 2010
Sonny & Terry,
I am very sorry to hear about your sons passing. My sympathy and warmest thoughts are with you.
Rick & Eileen (Burleigh) Bauth
February 21, 2010
DEAR SONNY, AND TERRY,
HOPING OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY BRINGS
YOU COMFORT, IN SOME SMALL WAY.
LOVE, CANDY AND GEN
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