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Charles Puffer Obituary

Puffer, Charles W. beloved husband of Mary Rita (nee Green), dear father of Bruce (Shannon), Michael (Kathleen), Charles (Mary Jane), Kimberly and Mary Beth Puffer, step-father of Mary (Kevin) Bergunder, Robert (Suzanne) O'Brien, James O'Brien and Rita (Paul) Rybski, grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of one, loving son of Helen (nee Williams) and the late George Puffer, fond brother of Gretchen, Barbara (Ernie) Wood and the late Janet (the late Fred) Bird, Bruce (Frances) Puffer. Interment private. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m., at the Dalcamo Funeral Home, 470 W. 26th St., 312-842-8681.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 11 to May 12, 2006.

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May 15, 2006

Dear Puffer Family,

We were sorry to hear of your great loss. May God comfort you in your sorrow. God Bless you all.

Tarin Sullivan & Family

Highland, In.

Kay O'Connor

May 15, 2006

My condolences and prayers go out to the family of Charles Puffer.



I know you are grieving, aching and missing your husband, dad, Grandpa, inlaw and friend. There will be times when a song, a comment or even a smile will bring back some happy memories.



I pray your hurting is eased and only wonderful memories remain. The celebration of life continues in those memories.



God Bless you all,

A friend.

kelleen Kenny

May 15, 2006

Mike and Kathleen...so sorry to hear. May God bless you all. Our prayers to the Puffer family.

Jim and Kelly Kenny family

Leslie Starke Co. EMS

May 14, 2006

In deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May he rest peacefully. God bless all of you.

Pam & Duane Grist

May 14, 2006

Sorry to hear of you loss, your in our prayers.

Rev. Daniel Brandt

May 12, 2006

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the people of Nativity of Our Lord Parish (Bridgeport). May your family know the healing presence of our risen Lord during this most difficult time. God bless you!

Jill Spata

May 12, 2006

My thoughts are prayers are with the Puffer family at this sad time. Pa will always hold a special place in my heart... and heaven is lucky to get their very own comedian.

HOPS! Homebrewers' Pride of the Southside

May 11, 2006

Deepest sympathies on the loss of Mr. Puffer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Vic Megaro

May 11, 2006

Pa Puff. Keep the jokes rolling in heaven. I'll miss you.

Dick Van Dyke

May 11, 2006

My condolences and sympathy to all of the wonderful Puffers on the passing of Mr. Puffer. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Sr. Susan Paweski, SP

May 11, 2006

Dear Chuck and Mary Jane,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Be gentle with yourselves during these days.

Love,

Sue

John & Linda Mazziotti

May 11, 2006

MANY A GOOD STORY AND PLENTY OF LAUGHS , WILL MISS PA PUFF, OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. PEACE AND LOVE

Christine Broderick

May 11, 2006

Dear Puffer Family, We are deeply sorry for your loss. Your father was a very special person. You are all in our prayers.

The Brodericks (Christine,Colleen, John, and Katie)

Sheryl & Michael Mills

May 11, 2006

Our Deepest Condolences to the Puffer Family.

We have many wonderful memories of Pa Puff and are deeply saddened by his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Barb Stack

May 11, 2006

You are in my prayers

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