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Simon Saunders Obituary

SAUNDERS - Simon J. "Bud" on September 6, 2010 at age 78 of Gibson, NY formally of Bay Ridge, NY. Beloved husband for 36 years of Betty. Loving father of Jim (Sherry), Helene Suglia (Robert), and Beth Dencker (John). Cherished grandfather of Nicole and Annie Suglia, Jaclyn and Christian Dencker, and Emma Hinckly. Devoted brother of Maureen Raspitha, Colleen Bording, Norita Birdsong and the late John Francis and David Finbarr. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Attended St. Laurence University on a hockey Scholarship. Proud Army MP Lieutenant of the Korean Conflict. Retired District Manager NY Telephone. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Perry Funeral Home Inc. 118 Union Ave. Lynbrook, NY. Funeral Mass Thursday 9:45am at St. Raymond's RC Church East Rockaway, NY.

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Published by Newsday on Sep. 8, 2010.

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Joyce Dayton

September 9, 2010

Dear Betty and Family, I was so sorry to hear about Bud's passing. Unfortunately not in time to make it in person. My deepest sympathies to you all. He was a great man and I have many fond memories of times spent with him and all of you. I will say a prayer for peace and comfort for you all during this difficult time.

Vicky Barney

September 8, 2010

Dear Betty - I was sorry to hear of Bud's passing and wanted to send my sincere condolences to all of your family and especially to you during this very sad time. I don't know your family well, except for Jim and Sherry, but my heart goes out to all of you and I am thinking of you. May your memories of your husband bring you peace in the days ahead.

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