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MAB's avatar

I used to live just off Genesee St. and I loved walking the old United French and German Cemetery. I had no idea about all the famous people buried there. I am not from WNY, but my husband’s ancestors are in St. Stan’s on Pine Ridge.

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Jim Nolan's avatar

Love this piece. I believe my grandparents and uncle are there. I haven't been there since he was buried. Hey, did you see the piece about the Pope's family in the Times? I wonder if his grandmother, Ms. Fontaine, was in Lackawanna at Father Baker's OLV Home. What a thing that would be, that her grandson would become pope.

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Steve Parkinson's avatar

The in-laws are there. My family is in Mt. Olivet. Perhaps it’s on the tour.

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Mary Kunz Goldman's avatar

This is so Buffalo. Everyone has family out here on Pine Ridge Road!

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Monica Roland's avatar

A marvelous read! I have always wanted to see this cemetery. (I think I need to avoid the word 'explore' out of reverence for those who reside there.) You have helped me see it beautifully. I do love cemeteries.

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Mary Kunz Goldman's avatar

Monica, you make my day!! I freely use the word "explore" -- I think it's perfectly fine. When you explore Mount Calvary, I would love to hear your thoughts and observations! Meanwhile I am so glad you enjoyed the story. Thank you!!

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Monica Roland's avatar

I am supremely happy to read anything you write once again! Gone are the days when you enlightened and entertained us in print, alas. But now, with Substack, it's grand to follow your adventures digitally.

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kittynana's avatar

My mother is buried in the old Irish section of Sacred Heart Cemetery in Wellsville. The stones and symbols are beautiful. My father and his parents (and soon enough, my stepmother) are buried in the Italian section of Holy Sepulchre in Rochester. Very animated stones in that area. Both unrelated to Buffalo, I know, as is Mount Hope in Rochester but HOLY CATS! What a cemetery that is!

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Mary Kunz Goldman's avatar

Amy, I love the phrase Holy Cats!! Also the idea of animated stones. I can imagine what you mean. We should make a list of cemeteries in WNY that are worth visiting, and why. Did the Holy Cats exclamation refer to Holy Sepulchre or Mount Hope?

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kittynana's avatar

Referred to Mount Hope. What an amazing, beautiful place.

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Mary Kunz Goldman's avatar

I am happy to know about it!

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Marty Quebral's avatar

My dad is there, and my mom's place beside him is waiting for her.

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Mary Kunz Goldman's avatar

We had the same situation in my family for quite a while... This is a reason I think I prefer walking in Forest Lawn. It's less personal...

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