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John Oswald Obituary
John Oswald (Ozzie), 79, of Boynton Beach, Florida, (formerly of Windsor, NY) passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Lillian; his daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Mark Harrington; his son and daughter-in-law Michael and Barb Oswald; five grandchildren, Michael (Cristina), Alex, Avriel, Caitlin and Matthew, and his sister, Rosemarie Weinbrecht. He also leaves behind his constant companion, Misty, his African grey parrot, who brought him many hours of enjoyment and entertainment. He retired from AT&T after 38 years of employment and moved to Boynton Beach, Florida, where he enjoyed building and flying model airplanes and woodworking. We will celebrate his life at St. Anne's Church, Academy Street, Manlius, NY at 11:00 am on Saturday, June, 15, 2013.
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Penny Magnus
June 17, 2013
Karen, you and your family are in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
June 16, 2013
Dear Aunt Lillian & family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of Uncle Johnny! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Kathy Kellner
Dudley and Grace
June 15, 2013
John, you made the job alot easier with your laughter and wit. Rest in peace my friend.
Lou and Isabel Montone
June 13, 2013
You will continue to be in our prayers.
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Becky Smith
June 13, 2013
Mike, Barb, Caitlin & Matthew:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Sending you love, Becky, Nick & Kasey
Mac Baker an Family
June 13, 2013
Lillian an family I met your husband right here on the farm 33 years ago . He was a very gentle man who spoke of everything an everybody of great passion . He was a great inspiriation too me on achery hunting an spent many him in the woods. my hear an prayers are with you thorugh these days .
Barry& Maureen Bowman
June 13, 2013
To the Oswald family,
Sorry to read of your loss, worked with John in Binghamton.
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