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Gerald Shanahan Obituary

SHANAHAN-Gerald R. September 24, 2007; beloved husband of Donna (Romey); devoted father of Neil (Lynne Koscielniak) and Jane Shanahan; son-in-law of Jane Romey; brother of William, Carolyn (late Joe) Prusiecki, Sharon (Bill) Smolen, Marirose (Don) Bless, Maureen Bartz and the late Philip (Sue) Shanahan and late Karen Ann (late Michael) Steiner. Family will be present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (near Harlem) where Services will be held Friday at 8:45 AM and at St. Casimir Church at 9:30 AM.

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Published by Buffalo News on Sep. 26, 2007.

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October 7, 2007

My Dearest Donna
Our hearts were sadden by the news of your husband's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.
MaryLou(ortiz-heske)Dahlke

Stephanie and John (Kokinos/Weisenburger)

October 3, 2007

Dear Mrs. Shanahan, Neil, Jane and Lynne,

We were devasted to hear of Mr. Shanahan's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

With Deepest Sympathies,

Adam Romey

September 28, 2007

Aunt Donna, Neil, and Jane
We are so sorry to hear that we've lost Uncle Gerry. He was good man and he always made us laugh. We love you.
Adam, Jess and Alexei

Pat (Vierling )Stubbs

September 27, 2007

Donna,
May God bless you and your family in your time of grief.

Katie Taylor

September 27, 2007

Neil,

I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dorothy Pastore

September 27, 2007

Aunt Donna, Neil and Jane,
We are so sorry about the sudden loss of Uncle Jerry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Love, Ken, Dorothy, Dylan and Zack Pastore

Kevin, Lynn and Eleanor Shanahan

September 27, 2007

Dear Aunt Donna, Neil and Jane, We are so sorry for the loss of Jerry. Our thoughts and PRAYERS are with you. Kevin, Lynn and Eleanor Rose Shanahan.

Gerry Bernardi

September 27, 2007

Neil,
I am so shocked to hear of your Dad's sudden passing. I think you are a wonderful guy, and an apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Try to remember the good times and you will smile once again. The heart remembers most what it has loved best. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Jen Batcho

September 27, 2007

Dear Donna, Neil and Jane,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know this will be a diffilcult time for you and words can not come close to offering what you need. Please know you are in our hearts and our prayers.

The Batcho Family

Linda Kachermeyer

September 26, 2007

Dear Donna,Jane,and Neil,
My prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Deb , Chris, Samantha Palya

September 26, 2007

Mrs.Shanahan, Neil, and Jane,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Jane if there is anything you need I;m only a call away.

Bill & Linda Shanahan

September 26, 2007

Dear Aunt Donna, Neil and Jane,
We are so saddend by the loss of Uncle Jerry. With our deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,

Cheryl Benzinger

September 26, 2007

Jane, I was so very sorry to hear of you father's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Maureen Kielt

September 26, 2007

Dear Donna,

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.

Maureen And Rand Kielt

Ann Marie Lenhard

September 26, 2007

Dear Donna and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Remember all the good times and never forget how special they were.
All my deepest sympathy,

Renee Harrington

September 26, 2007

Dear Donna and Family,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Christopher Nogaro

September 26, 2007

Neil,

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that everyone at CSAT is thinking of you and your family as you get through this difficult time.

Regards always

Terri & Barry Gawlick

September 26, 2007

Dear Donna & family,
Very sorry to hear of Gerry's passing. Our prayers and heartfelt sympathies are with you.

Linda Harned

September 26, 2007

Donna, Neil and Jane,
I am so saddened to hear of your sudden loss. Gerry was a wonderful husband, father and friend. I pray that in time your sorrow will be replaced with only happy, loving memories.
God Bless you all,

Tom Kulaszewski

September 26, 2007

Neil,

My deepest condolences on your father's passing. He must have been a remarkable man to have shaped such a remarkable son!

My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Kathy Shanahan

September 26, 2007

Dear Aunt Donna, Neil and Jane - my deepest sympathies for the loss of Uncle Jerry. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Love,
Kathy

Lori, Paul, Jessica & Duncan Allan

September 26, 2007

Mrs. Shanahan, Neil and Jane-
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help, anything at all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Christine Martin

September 26, 2007

Neil, How sorry I was to hear of your Dad passing away. You have my deepest sympathy and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sandra (Cudney) Antowski

September 26, 2007

Dear Donna & Family,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Gerry. He was a wonderful person and a great friend of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the many days to come.

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