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Earl Waddell Obituary
87, passed away peacefully Saturday August 5, 2017 at Westport Place Health Campus surrounded by his family.
He was a Catholic and a long time member of St. Elizabeth Golden Years Club and Our Mother of Sorrows AARP Club. He was a retired Teamster. He was an army veteran of the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lilly Waddell; his aunt and uncle, Joe and Ella Bardascini; his son-in-law, Jack Graviss.
He is survived by his children: son, Mike Waddell (Patty): daughters, Jackie Graviss and Judy Magruder (Craig): 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
The funeral will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday August 10, 2017 at Bosse Funeral Home, 1355 Ellison at Barret Avenues with burial to follow at St. Michael Cemetary. Visitation will be 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday August 9, 2017 at the funeral home.
Special thanks to the loving and caring staffs at Atria Stonybrook and Westport Place Health Campus.
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Mary Back
August 10, 2017
Mike, Judy, & Jackie,
You and your family are in my prayers during this most difficult time. May GOD bless you all.
Kenny Dant
August 10, 2017
Mike, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. Dan Ramser sent me a text this morning letting me know he was going to be buried today. You can be consoled in the fact that he is at peace, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
August 8, 2017
Sincere condolences Mike, Jackie and Judy. May God rest your father's soul and grant you peace and consolation. God bless you and your families.
Don and JoAnn.
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