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Helen Donnelly Obituary
Pinellas Park, FL / Gates: Passed away September 21, 2008, at age 79. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, James; niece, Linda Rath; and her mother Helen Morrill. She is survived by her sisters, Agnes Larkins and Jeanette Hahn, both of Pinellas Park, FL; nieces, Sue Larkins-Hall and Pam Bleier; nephews, Rick, Gary, Jim, and Bob Hahn; several great-nieces and great-nephews, and 1 great-great-nephew. She was born in Rochester, and with her husband, James, US Customs Director, lived in Buffalo, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, CA, and Puerto Rico before retiring to Florida in 1980. She filled our lives with love and laughter.
No prior visitation. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 8th, 10am, at All Souls Chapel in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (east side of Lake Ave)
Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home
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Marie and John Poinan
October 7, 2008
It's hard to imagine a world without Elinor in it. Her devotion to her family and friends knew no bounds. Though it's been years since she and Jimmy left Rochester, we never lost track of each other. I can still remember being ten years old and the two of them taking me on board the ships at the Port of Rochester.
A greater and more caring lady never walked this earth! We will always miss her. But I know that she and Jimmy and my Dad (Al Villone) are sharing stories, a dish of pasta and a Manhattan somewhere up there in heaven! Goodbye dear friend...
Rose and Ed Penrose
October 7, 2008
My dear lifelong pal, Elinor, you are missed more than I could imagine.
We went through so many bad and good times together, and we always got through because we did it together.
I never thought that when you moved into our neighborhood (at age 12) that we'd be like family.
Now, you, Jimmy, my mother, father and Al are all together! Maybe my Mom will make Easter pie for all of you.
Elinor, God love you and keep you. Sure do miss you. I will always miss your happy face and your laughter. You sure were a joy, except when argued about politics!
Love you, Elinor. Ed will certainly miss you too. God Bless you and sleep tight.
With love,
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