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John "Sean" Connellan

John Connellan Obituary

Connellan, John "Sean"
Chili: October 17, 2007. At age 62, at home after an illness bravely borne. Sean was a proud Irishman who was privileged to be an American. His life's blessings and accomplishments were many. He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years Pat, his cherished daughter Deirdre and son Rory both of Charlotte, NC. In Ireland, his sister Bridie (Stephen) Sheedy, his brother Patrick (Kathleen) Connellan, father-in-law Lt. Gen. Bill O'Callaghan, sisters-in-law, Marie O'Callaghan, Carmel Empey, Claire (Aidan) O'Leary, Fiona O'Callaghan, brothers-in-law Dr. Declan (Hilary) O'Callaghan, and Dr. Bill (Brenda) O'Callaghan of McAllen, TX. And numerous aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Friends may call at the Leo Bean and Sons Funeral Home, 2771 Chili Avenue, Friday from 3 to 7 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. Saturday, St. Pius Tenth Church, 3010 Chili Avenue. Interment private.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Lipson Cancer Center, Linden Oaks Development, 10 Hagen Drive, Suite 330, Rochester, NY 14625 or to a charity of your choice.
Special thanks to Dr. Zachary Kramer and his staff at Linden Oaks Lipson Cancer Center.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for John Connellan

21 Entries

Michael John Casey

October 30, 2007

Your gifts of friendship, love, laughter and loyalty are never far from the hearts of those you touched. You are missed deeply and remembered fondly. Peace to your family, Sean. You brought so much joy to mine.

Rick and Pat Mitchell

October 26, 2007

We just found out. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ryan Herrmann

October 21, 2007

Great can sometimes be defined as simply doing it right and in that respect, Sean was one of the greatest I have come across. His wise and humble approach to difficult situations coupled with a smile and an easy nature kept everyone around him feeling like anything was possible. He was a good role model, especially during those early stages of my career. Even though I only knew him a relatively short time, in a business climate, I found that you only had to say "Hello" to Sean and you became his friend...everyone was his friend.

He was my friend.

My condolences,

Ryan Herrmann

Nancy and Sandra Grealish

October 19, 2007

Sean Connellan will surely be missed. His presence in our lives has made an enormous impact. His generosity and kindness to our family will always be remembered. Pat, Deirdre and Rory we love you very much and our prayers and thoughts will be with you.

Peggy Best

October 19, 2007

May God keep His loving arms around Pat,Deidre & Rory.May Sean's souls rest in peace.
Great Aunt Peggy

Patrick O'Donnell

October 19, 2007

Sean was extremely close to our family and will be sorely missed. He lived a life of putting the needs of others before his own. He was smart, hard working and had a great sense of humor. The party never started until he arrived.

Stephanie Blackburn

October 19, 2007

To Rory and family: My deepest sympathy to you. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Sue Angove

October 19, 2007

To all the Connellan family,
I had the great pleasure of working with Sean at StorageTek.I was a member of the MailCenter team and it was always a pleasure to have Sean stop by with his pleasant smile and great attitude. I know how much he will me missed by his family and all of his great friends.

Tim McBride

October 19, 2007

I don't think I ever saw Sean without feeling--instantly and inexplicably--a little happier. I'm not sure I can say that about anyone else I've ever known. He had a way of looking as if he were up to mischief without ever being mean--and a way of making you feel he was glad to see YOU in particular without somehow belittling the other people in the room.

He also seemed to have a rare of gift of being happy--really happy--for other people's happiness--in situations where others (I include myself) might be falsely happy or envious or bitter. I think of him taking pictures at the my brothers' and sisters' weddings and smiling and smiling and finding just the right joke for everyone. I think the Buddhists call this ability to be happy for the happiness of others "sympathetic joy." It is, in my experience, a pretty rare trait. So I guess you could say that in addition to being a good Catholic, Sean was also a pretty fair Buddhist. He should have both the pope and the dalai lama on his side.

I remember him providing comfort to members of my family at funerals. I'm sure if he could, he'd be there now to do the same at his own. I don't guess anyone else will do it with quite the same Irish charm.

He was a good man.

How could we not miss him?

As Yeats said, "Man is in love and loves what vanishes, what more is there to say?"

Sanjay Balram

October 19, 2007

I am so glad that I was blessed to get to know him. He was such an wonderful human being. He provided unstinting support and guidance to me and my organisation GAVS when we worked with him in StorageTek. When he was in India on Sun work he spared a day to visit us in Chennai. 'I cannot come to India and leave without visiting my friends in Chennai' were his exact words.

Please accept our heartfelt condolences and I wanted to let you know how he has touched our lives in distant Chennai, India.

May his soul rest in peace and I pray that the Lord provides his family and friends the strength to bear this irreplaceable loss.

Lynn Garski

October 19, 2007

To the Connellan Family, my deepest condolences. Sean was my Xerox client for many years and I learned so much from him. He always challenged people to do their best and was always a lot of fun. I have fond memories of Sean.
Regards,
Lynn Garski, EDS Corporation

frances connellan

October 19, 2007

October 19th
To Pat, Deirdre and Rory,
Sincere sympathy to you all on your great loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers here in "Kilcolumb"

From Frances & Pat Connellan
Kilmaley,
Co. Clare.
Ireland

Nicholas Miraglia

October 18, 2007

To Rory and family: I am sorry for your loss. Your dad was a dedicated father and husband and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Paul Gius

October 18, 2007

To all of the Connellen Family, my deepest sympathy to all of you! I had the honor of visiting and working under Sean. He could make you laugh in a second. He supported our Latino group here at StorageTek at the that time before SUN. We will miss him and our prayers go out to all of you, remember God is with each of you. A friend,
Paul Gius

Kris Phillips

October 18, 2007

I had the distinct pleasure of knowing Sean, and was privileged to learn so much from him, while we worked at StorageTek! My fondest memories are his "appearing out of nowhere," with an uncanny knack for knowing just when I needed a laugh on an unusually tough day!! His wry smile and the precious Irish twinkle in his eye was enough to make me smile, but his endless repertoire of Irish stories would absolutely make my day!

I am a better person from knowing Sean, and am sure the many stories and fond memories you all have of him will make you smile endlessly also!

With many heartfelt prayers for all of you and your extended family,

joe fornieri

October 18, 2007

sorry for your loss i am fighting too and have same Dr. thoughts with you and family

Mary Connellan (Sexton)

October 18, 2007

To Pat, Deirdre & Rory & all the O'Callaghan Family. So sorry to hear of the death of John. I have such lovely memories of him calling to our home in Kilcolumb to visit with my mam & dad & family & to my own home a couple of years ago. I'm sure he is now with the all the Connellans in Heaven, RIP.

Ron Yauk

October 18, 2007

I had the privlidge of working with Sean in various capacities at StorageTek and Sun. Sean was a kind, thoughtful and extremely intelligent man that was always easy to talk to and work with. Sean was continuously in our prayers and will be sorely missed. The family he leaves behind will remain in our thoughts and prayes.

Margo Campbell

October 18, 2007

I had the pleasure to work with Sean during his last months at Xerox. It was a challenging time but his optimism and positive attitude were an inspiration. I admired him so much.

peter connelly

October 18, 2007

Sean taught so many of us at Xerox about servant leadership. He listened, and cared and we carry his values and love all over the world. Will miss young John...

Don Dea

October 18, 2007

Sean made an incredible difference in our lives, the Rochester community of the blind and visually impaired, and the world. Sean continues to be an inspiration of courage, caring, and conviction. Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with you and your family always.
Don & Catherine.

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