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1970
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2025
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Matthew Holmes Obituary
Jan 20, 1970 - Aug 8, 2025
of Hamburg, NY, August 8, 2025; beloved husband of Kelly L. (nee Cleveland) Holmes; loving father of Matthew, Connor, Ryan and Katherine Holmes; dearest son of Marguerite "Peggy" (nee Panepinto) (late Daniel) Murphy, and Edward (Lucy) Holmes; dear brother of Natalie Holmes and Miranda (Mark) Holmes-Harvey; cherished uncle of David and Bradley Perper, Aidan, Amelia Glogowski, Mattea and Elise Harvey and Celia and Chloe Koselny; son-in-law of James and Tana Cleveland; brother-in-law of Cara (Christopher) Koselny. Family will be present to receive friends Friday from 3 to 7 pm at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd. 716-646-5555). Share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com.
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Diane Franczyk
August 10, 2025
I am so saddened to read of Matt's passing I had the pleasure of knowing him many years ago thru my daughter n her friends. My sincere sympathy to his family n friends
Mrs. D Franczyk
Springville NY
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