Anita Byrne Obituary
Passed away on October 21, 2025 at the age of 93.
Predeceased by her husband, Donald Byrne Sr.; parents, Ernest & Gwendoline Hummel.
She is survived by her children, Patricia (Gene) Edwards, Donald (Anita) Byrne Jr.; Thomas Byrne, Mary Beth (Daniel) Cody, & Janet (Barry) Byrne-Safier; grandchildren, Marc (Becky) Edwards, Christina Cosola, Meghan (Dave) Rezac, Timothy Cody, Courtney (Ritwik) Nandagiri, Thomas (Amanda) Byrne Jr., Gwenanne Edwards, Amy (Eric) Smith, Nicholas Byrne, Joshua Safier & Emily Safier; great-grandchildren, Nicholas & Sophie LaBorde, Marlow & Norah Rezac, Trent, Colt, Joanna & Hudson Smith, Edison Edwards, Hattie Cody, Eleanor Byrne, Naveen & Aneeta Nandagiri; & many more extended family members.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all.
Interment will be held at the discretion of the family at St. Mary's Cemetery, 10880 Bennett Rd, Dunkirk, NY 14048.
In lieu of flowers, in honor of Anita, contributions may be made to: Hildebrandt Hospice
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