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John May Obituary
Lima: September 8, 2008 at age 58. Predeceased by his parents, John W. and Mary Jo May. He is survived by his son, Christopher John May; sisters, Barbara J. May of Lima, Molly A. Rositano of Canandaigua, Suzanne E. (Paul) Abreu of Rome, NY; brother, Scott A. (Holly) May of MA; 7 nieces and nephews and many friends.
Friends may call Friday 1-4 and 6-9 P.M. at the O'Connell-Dougherty Funeral Home, 2041 Lake Ave., Lima. His Funeral Service will be held Saturday 2:00 P.M. at the Lima Presbyterian Church, 7295 W. Main St., Lima. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye. Memorials may be made to the Lima Ambulance PO Box 335 Lima, NY 14485 or the Honeoye Falls Fire Dept., 7 Monroe St., Honeoye Falls, NY 14472.
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Memories and Condolences
for John May
Sal Ciolino
September 19, 2008
I am sorry for your loss. Jack and I were in the Sig Tau Psi together. I will miss him.
Joseph J. Mantione
September 19, 2008
I had many great memories of Jack - in our college days - spent many great days together - he always got a kick out of me and I did of him as well - may he rest in peace - JoeMantione
Scott Van Houter
September 17, 2008
Chris, Sorry for the loss of your dad.I knew your dad from school and the Lima Fire Dept. He was a good man and will be missed.
Tom & Jane O'Toole
September 12, 2008
Christopher
First let me say that I am very sorry to hear about your Dad. We have been freinds since the early 1970's when we both joined the Fire Depts. Your Dad in Lima & me in Honeoye Falls. I know he loved the fire service. The only thing he spoke of more was how proud he was of you. I know you will miss him. Our Prayers go out to you all
Doug Morgan
September 11, 2008
My most heart felt sympathy to Jack's family. Jack and I had many adventures growing up in Lima and his mother Mary Jo always made it fun to be at the house. I remember when Jack got a school jacket (blue & gold with a big L for Lima) I bugged my mother until she finally got one for me. Unfortunately, I still wasn't cool, but Jack was! Remember how much brill cream we had to put on our hair to get the brush cuts to stand up? I always respected Jack for how much he thought of his father John and how appropriate it was that he created a schollarship in his father's name, while his father was still alive. I cannot begin to imagine the grief that his untimely passing must be causing his family and can only hope that their fond memories of Jack will provide them with some comfort in the coming days.
Doug Morgan
Charlie Talmadge
September 11, 2008
Jack always had a smile on his face. He'll be missed.
Mark Egan
September 11, 2008
Jack and I did alot of growing up together - even shared a paper route. The community has suffered a great loss.
Burt Brown
September 11, 2008
I've known Jack for at least 40 years. He has always been someone that you could depend on. We're sorry to see it all stop.
Burt Brown
Scottsville, NY
Jacquie & Rachel Shellman
September 11, 2008
Jack made an impression on everyone, even a third grader. When we moved to Honeoye Falls, my 3rd grade daughter went sledding with Jack and our new neighbors. Some other sledding party had a sledding accident on the hill, and Jack and our neighbor of course provided emergency medical care. That incident provided the impetus for my daughter to use Jack as her "most memorable person" in her 3rd grade writing assignment. No greater legacy than to know you had positive impact on someone. Christopher, I am so sorry for your sudden loss. Now who's going to direct traffic at night at the HFL Performing Arts Center?
Ed OBrien Deb Milne-O'Brien
September 10, 2008
We are SO sorry to hear of Jack's passing - and shocked. No more funny faces, no more hard times (laughing). Our thoughts to all of you.
Gail Quinlan
September 10, 2008
I send my sympathy to Christopher and the rest of Jack's family. I'm so sorry for your loss; my thoughts are with you.
Jim & Denise Snyder/Taylor
September 10, 2008
Our condolences go out to Chris and your family on the loss of your father and brother. We knew Jack well and he will be sadly missed. Been our insurance agent for a long time as well as a fellow firefigher friend. Can not imagine your loss and our prayers are with you at this time. sincerly, Jim Snyder, 2nd Assistant Chief, Lima Fire Dept and Denise Taylor, Vice President, Lima Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary
Karen Reigelsperger
September 10, 2008
I am sorry for the family's loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I remember Jack well as we were friends in the Honeoye Falls Fire Dept and had many laughs!
kathy casey vesty
September 10, 2008
This is a terrible loss. Jack was such a good friend to me. I worked with him at the Hartford and he was such a support to me when I needed a friend. He introduced me to my husband and always gave me encouragement.
Kristine Culp
September 10, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
~~~My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.
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