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Mary Senger
September 15, 2008
Dear Family of James D. Keleher,
You do not know me, but I wanted to extend my sympathy to all of you. Over forty-five years ago, during a typical Western New York storm, my mother needed to get to Black Rock to assist her elderly mother. Due to the inclement weather she was unable to journey there. Detective Keleher went above and beyond the call of duty by going out of his juristiction, with possible penalty, to transport my mother to her destination. My family has always been grateful for the honorable deed he performed. He is in my prayers.
Ann (Baetzhold) Sommers
September 2, 2008
Chris & Chris: Andy and I just returned from out of town and heard of the death of your dad. We are so sorry we could not be here for you and your family last week. Your dad was such a great man, always fun, especially out at the trailer in Franklinville. He made Kenmore a great place for me and our kids to grow up in. Thanks for sharing him! Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom and brothers and sisters.
Geraldene Yagnow
September 1, 2008
Kathy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am lifting you and your family up in prayer. I hope you and yours can find some comfort in this very difficult time from friends who care very much.
Love, Geri
Christine Turner
August 29, 2008
Dear Colleen:
I was saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. I remember the many times that all of us "girlfriends" stopped by your home for a visit. We all have such happy memories of a home filled with love, laughter and so many activities.
A welcoming place that will always have a place in my heart. You have a lovely family and I can only express my sincere sympathy for your loss. Remembering you and Bruce, your dear mom and Kathy and family...
Love,
Chris Jaeger Turner
Sam Camilleri
August 29, 2008
Dear Keleher Family:
I'd like to extend my deepest sympathy to all of you. I knew Jim for most of my life, from the time I was one of Kathy's classmates at St. Paul's, thru the time Jim kept me on my toes as a teenager roaming the Village streets, thru the time we were co-workers and friends at KPD, and certainly thru his retirement years. I regret I was out of town and unable to pay my respect in person, but please know I mourn his loss and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori Hinchey
August 29, 2008
To the Keleher family,
May peace be with you during your time of grief. My family spent alot of time with you & all of the memories I have are wonderful. Remember the joy Mister Keleher has given all that new him.
Donna Kropidlowski
August 29, 2008
Sue I have so many memories of Jim....the days he spent on stake out in my bedroom watching the drug house in the neighborhood, the talks at the hospital and the day he had the MI. I'm so very glad I had the chance to know him and I'm very sorry for your loss.
Charles Faso
August 29, 2008
Dear Keleher family-
Just a short note to express my sympathy to you for your loss. I spent many years with Jim while with TTPD and know that we have lost a wonderful person. Please accept my condolences to your family.
LuAnn DiBerardino
August 29, 2008
My sincerest condolences to the Keleher Family. I grew up in the small community of Kenmore and came to meet and know Jim Keleher as fine and decent individual and police officer. He will be sadly missed.
donald casey
August 28, 2008
My condolences to the Family. I knew Jim from my working for Kenmore DPW. He was a true gentleman.
Mark Kraemer
August 28, 2008
Kathy,
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You and your family have my condolences.
With love,
Mark
Joe Hayek
August 28, 2008
Dear Jim and Pat,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless each and everyone of you in his own special way as I am sure he has done with your Dad. Joe, Katie, Gabe and Rachel Hayek
Patti Graf
August 27, 2008
Michael,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Although I never had the honor of meeting your dad, I know from the respect and love you conveyed when speaking of him that he was a great man.
Love,
Matthew, Dannielle, Brianna, Matty Koerner
August 27, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
JOE DE MATTEO
August 27, 2008
I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND FINE POLICE OFFICER
Pat Means
August 27, 2008
Dear Sue and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Jim and your family and the kindness he showed toward my family in difficult times many years ago. May God bless all of you! Pat Means (Marcy & Red Clark's daughter)
Elizabeth Paray
August 27, 2008
So very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a dedicated Police Officer in the Village, and always a gentleman. He touched many village residents' lives; he had a positive impact and made a difference. You all have my sincere condolences.
Dale and Jan Clear
August 27, 2008
Our deepest sympathy at this sad time. Jim was a fine man and great cop!
Gail Malzan
August 27, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God hold you up in this sad time with his loving comfort.
(Mary Kay's & Mike's friend).
Jack& Sue Krajewski
August 27, 2008
May God be with you and bring you peace at this time of sadness. Take comfort in the memories of all the times shared.
Debbie Wells
August 27, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to all of the Keleher Family. The Wells (friends of Paul and Tracey)
Jeffrey Dory, and Family
August 27, 2008
My condolences to Jim's family. He was a fine man and a wonderful police officer, serving our village for so many years. That is one of the things that made Kenmore, so special, people like Jim Keleher.
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