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James Gallivan Obituary

GALLIVAN-James E. December 3, 2007, of Buffalo, NY, beloved husband of Olga (Pierce); father of James T. (Rhea), Joan (Jeffrey) D'Andrea, Sean (Angela), Patrick (Tammy), Scott (Annette) and Ryan (Kerri); loving grandfather of 22 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews; brother of Norman (Rose), Edward (Kathleen), Paul (Rosalie) and the late Neil, George, Dennis and Grace Rott. Friends may call Wednesday 3-9 at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph- University Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo.

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Published by Buffalo News from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2007.

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Paul & Catie Gallivan

December 7, 2007

Dear Aunt Olga & Family,

I thank you all for the wonderful memories we shared with Uncle Jim. I only wish there could have been more. He will truly be missed.

Love,

Paul & Catie

Paul and Rosalie Gallivan

December 7, 2007

Dear Olga and Family,
Our memories of the good times we shared with you and Jim will live in our hearts forever. Words cannot explain how much we will miss him.
All our Love.

Paul,Amy, Jonathan, Jacob and Jessica Schultz

December 7, 2007

Dear Aunt Olga and Family,
We loved Uncle Jim very much.We will always remember him fondly,He will be missed. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Take care.

Laura Ramsey (Gould)

December 7, 2007

Scott, Annette and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Jim was full of life and laughter. That is how I will always remember him. God bless.

Helen Poulos (Mahoney)

December 6, 2007

Olga, it's been many years since we were kids and hanging around the Fruit Belt together but Bev and I often talked about the both of you and how special the both of you were. So sorry to hear about Jim, life is short and can be cruel but the both of you have had many wonderful years together. Our prayers are with you always.

Laurie Twist Binder

December 6, 2007

Olga and family,
I will always remember your family as one of the nicest neighbors I ever had. Jim was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who had the good fortune of meeting him. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Julie Mancuso

December 6, 2007

Scott & Ryan, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. If you need anything please remember your friends are here.

Kathy Ortiz

December 5, 2007

To the Gallivan Family our deepest sympathy in the death of your husband and father. I waited on the Tuesday Club for years, first at Bob & Johns then at Alices Kitchen. Luis & Kathy (KT) Ortiz

December 5, 2007

Dear Bailey and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. If you need anything please let us know.
Deanna, Devon, and Hunter Pasternak

Josette Nigro

December 5, 2007

Dear Scott and Family,
I wish I could be there with you, distance may separate us; God knows you are forever in my heart. I hope you find peace during this difficult time. Your Dad meant the world to us. There are plenty of good times to remember. His spirit will live forever in your hearts.

With my deepest sympathy and all my love, Josette

Gary and Joell Leighbody

December 5, 2007

Bailee and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do for you in your time of need please call. Know that you are in our prayers.

Jessica, Jennifer & Connie Calandra

December 5, 2007

Heaven has another angel to watch over the family. Always remember and cherish the good memories.

Samantha & Cindy Garcia

December 5, 2007

Our thought's are with you.

Tracy Wampler

December 5, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.
Love, Tracy and Alex

Brittany Leighbody

December 5, 2007

He was my little sisters best friends grand father. Bailee is like another sister to me and i am here for her no matter what. He was a great guy and bailee spoke of him all the time. my sympathy for the whole gallivan family.love always

Ann Setter

December 5, 2007

Through the years I have had several opportunities to be in the company of Jim, Olga and family and must say it was always a truly wonderful experience. Great man, great family and great times. He will be missed.

Ann Setter (Paul/Rosalie Gallivans niece)

Susan Boncore

December 5, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow. MrG will always have a place in my heart;he will truly be missed.Susan Boncore

Marty and Jackie Tricoli

December 5, 2007

Olga sorry for your loss Remembering Jim, Red, Hoppy and more Marty

tori leighbody

December 4, 2007

my best friend is his grand daughter ans she talked about him all the time and how great he was. from what she says he sounded like a great guy. all my sympathy to the family

tori leighbody

December 4, 2007

my best friend is his grand daughter ans she talked about him all the time and how great he was. from what she says he sounded like a great guy. all my sympathy to the family

Debbie Terrance

December 4, 2007

Jim, Rhea ,Joan and the Gallivan family, Your in my thoughts and prayers.

Cornelius & Kathleen Gallivan

December 4, 2007

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

Stephanie Gallivan-Gallo

December 4, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

TOM DICHRISTOPHER

December 4, 2007

SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS, MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW, YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.

Michael Gallivan

December 4, 2007

Our thought's are with you.

Mike&Kim Gallivan

Kitty Gambino

December 4, 2007

Jim, Rhea & Family,

Sorry for your loss.

Marina (Liaros) Naples

December 4, 2007

Dear Gallivan Family,

Our thoughts are with you at this sad time along with many fond memories from our youth. We lived on Granger in Buffalo and remember your family.

Jeanmarie (Liaros) Polvino
Marina (Liaros) Naples
Dean Liaros

Rhoda E. Kittelsen

December 4, 2007

While I knew Jim slightly, some of the children were students of mine at Lafayette. My sympathy to all.

Theresa George

December 4, 2007

Olga and family,

My prayers and love go to all of you at this sad time. I remember how wonderful Jim was to all of us. Please take comfort knowing that he is in the warmth of God's loving arms.

Sincerely,

Theresa George

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