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Clouden, Esther Linda (nee Russo) of Orchard Park, entered into rest on March 28, 2026. Beloved wife of Thomas W. Clouden, Jr.; devoted mother of Tom (Mary Kaye) Clouden, John (Kathleen) Clouden, Linda Faye Connolly and Gerald Clouden; cherished grandmother of Thomas, William (Jamie), Patrick (Rina), Andrew (Miranda), Michaela, Ariana (Joseph), Sean and Alexis; adored great grandmother of Kennith and Alexander; loving daughter of the late Frances and Salvatore Russo; dear sister of the late Patrick Russo. Also loved by many nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Monday (April 6) from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Vianney Church, 2950 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Please assemble at Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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3060 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127

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