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BORN
1933
DIED
2016
Nancy Vaz Obituary
On April 13, 2016 Nancy Caronne Vaz, wife of the late Eugene C. Vaz and daughter of the late Philip and Josephine Caronne, sister to Marie Foulon (Gene), Patricia Murray and the late James (Jay) Caronne. She was the mother of (Terry) Theresa Whitlow (Kevin), (Gerry) Germaine Galjour, (E.J.) Eugene C. Vaz, Jr. (Crystal) and the late Philip J. Vaz. She was the grandmother to Johnny Minica (Christine), Terri Luparello, Michele Minica, Sarah Vaz, Adam Vaz, Stacey Whitlow and Max Whitlow and had 8 great grandchildren. Nancy (Granny) will be remembered as a loving mother and a friend to all. Service will be held at 11:00 at Lake Lawn Funeral Home with Mass to follow at 1:00.
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Ruth Butler Crefasi
May 8, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are always with each and everyone of you. I'm just now finding this out and it saddens me deeply. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She will be missed.
Chad Bard
April 20, 2016
I am so sorry for your families loss. My prayers are with you at this time
Becky Kilburn
April 18, 2016
To the entire family...I know Aunt Bae will be greatly missed. My prayers are with all of you during this difficult time and know that she touched my heart every time I was around her. A beautiful and loving person to say the least.
Now she get to dance with Jesus....Amen
April 17, 2016
My sincerest condolences to your family. Is this family the family of Betsy Vaz (Elizabeth)? She would be around 60-61 and a graduate of Riverdale in 1973. I was her classmate and lost touch with her and have been trying to find her. If it is, would someone give her my email, it is [email protected] My name is Linda McRae Crane
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Diane Chun -Keele
April 16, 2016
Terry, I am saddened by the news of your mother's passing. How blessed you have been to have her all these years. Thoughts and prayers during this time.
Diane Chun -Keele
April 16, 2016
Terry, I am saddened by the news of your mother's passing. How blessed you have been to have her all these years. Thoughts and prayers during this time.
Judy & Lester Tillman
April 16, 2016
To our dear, dear friend and sister of the heart. You will be missed dearly. Remembering all of the wonderful times we had...to all of the family: our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know. Love Judy & Lester.
April 16, 2016
My heartfelt sympathies goes out to the family during this difficult time. I hope that the promise found in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 brings you comfort knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death
Missy Lynch
April 15, 2016
Gerry, I won't be able to attend your Mom's service on Monday but my prayers & thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Darlene Rodgers
April 15, 2016
Terry, all I can offer is prayers for the entire family. May God bless you with His loving comfort and peace during this time. I pray the loved ones left behind know that she is resting in our Lord's loving arms and celebrate her life always Darlene Rodgers
Dawn Brink
April 15, 2016
So sorry for your loss Sending prayers! Brink Family
Kit Francisco
April 15, 2016
To Gene,Germaine and family: So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Troy Tillman
April 15, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
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