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Charles Lief Obituary
Lief, Charles H. 76 years, beloved husband of Mary T. (nee McDermott), loving father of Kathy Raleigh, Mary (William) Fitzgibbons, Barbara (Dave) Shafer, Charles (Bridget), Patty (Tom) Lyman and Bill, proud grandfather of Kelly, Kris, Patrick, Bill, Katie, Erin, Chuck, Nicole, Kelsey, Tim, Caitlin, Kevin, Lindsay, Bill and Michael, dear brother of Kay (the late Bob) Booty, Bob (Charlotte), Tom (Arlene), Don and the late Ruth (the late Bill) Driscoll and Mary (the late Dave) Streff, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at St. Christina Church (corner of Christiana and 111th St.). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Blake-Lamb Directors, 708-636-1193.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Cecilia Peterson
October 6, 2005
My sympathy goes out to the Lief family. I worked with Chuck for many years and he was always very kind and cheerful. May the Lord bless and keep you all in these trying times.
Bill Devine
September 14, 2005
Lief Family:
My condolences to all of you. I heard of your fathers passing at my mothers wake. Cal Pk. was a very special place with great people and your father was certainly one of those wonderful people.
Stacey Notch
September 7, 2005
I have such great memories of my godfather and of the wonderful times spent with our family. My sincerest condolences go out to all whose lives he touched.
Nadine Swierczewski
September 7, 2005
Our condolences go out to the whole Lief Family. Mr. Lief was a very kind man he will be missed by all. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Chuck and Nadine, Chuck, Renee, Tony, and Michael
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