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George A. Hitzel
1927 2021

George A. Hitzel

October 13, 1927 — December 14, 2021

HITZEL – George A.
December 14, 2021 age 94 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved husband of 70 years to Ruth (nee Schneggenburger); dearest father of Suzanne (James) Walsh and James (Janet) Hitzel; dear grandfather of Brian (Tiffany) Walsh, Krista Hitzel, Michael Hitzel, Daniel (Kristin) Walsh, Colleen Walsh (Mark Ralyea) and great grandfather of Amelia Stack, Cameron, Bryce, Quinn, Westen, Elese Walsh and Harper Ralyea; brother of June (late Robert) Roetzer; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Friday, Dec. 17 from 4-8 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME 5090 Transit Rd. (south of Como Park Blvd. Depew) Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at Queen of Martyrs Church 180 George Urban Blvd. at 12 Noon. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Hitzel served in the US Army.
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Friday, December 17, 2021

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Melvin J. Sliwinski Funeral Home, now New Comer Cremations & Funerals

5090 Transit Road, Depew, NY 14043

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Mass

Saturday, December 18, 2021

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

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