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Robert Backes Memoriam
ROBERT E. BACKES
Aug. 24, 1948 - Nov. 28, 2001
You are in our thoughts.
Wife June
Daughter Amy, Son Eric, Sister Anne and Family
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Jack Brogan
November 29, 2012
As a scared Freshman at Hawthorne High School, Bob was like a big Brother from St Anthony's for me. God Bless his Family and May the Eternal Light Shine Upon Him, May He Rest In Peace AMEN.
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Barbara Rau
November 29, 2012
To June and family: May your memories give you peace. Bob was such a good guy.
November 28, 2012
My thoughts of a friend......my thoughts of his family and you June....his wife..
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