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1963
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2025
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Douglas Smith Obituary
Douglas Lee
Jul 28, 1963 - Jun 29, 2025
Of Buffalo, NY. Beloved husband of Karen M. (Schmidt) Smith; loving son of the late Robert J. and Donna Mae (Gordon) Smith; brother of Deborah M. (Jim) Coatsworth; uncle of Robert and Samuel Coatsworth. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Gathering, Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 4-7 PM at the CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, 824-6435, where a Funeral Service will be held at 6:30 PM. Memorial Contributions may be made to the SPCA Serving Erie County. Please share your condolences at: www.castigliafuneralhome.com
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