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1925

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2020

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West Sayville, New York

Ernie Getzelman Obituary

GETZELMAN - Ernie(Elwood) age 94 of Lake Grove peacefully on Feb. 19, 2020. Last surviving Getzelman sibling. Ernie will be missed by many friends and family, especially for his quirky sense of humor. Proud WWII Army Veteran. Reposing at Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Hwy West Sayville, NY on Monday, Feb. 24 from 5-9pm. Chapel service Monday 8pm at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery on Tuesday, Feb. 25. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the AMVETS Post 48 660 Hawkins Ave Ronkonkoma, NY 11779.

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Published by Newsday on Feb. 23, 2020.

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Feb

24

Reposing

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Homes

245 Main St P.O. Box 56, West Sayville, NY 11796

Feb

24

Prayer Service

8:00 p.m.

Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Homes

245 Main St P.O. Box 56, West Sayville, NY 11796

Feb

25

Interment

Calverton National Cemetery

NY

Funeral services provided by:

Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Homes

245 Main St P.O. Box 56, West Sayville, NY 11796

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