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for James Leary
Nancy and Greg Allard
December 14, 2007
Trish, Joe, Elle, and to the whole Leary family,
We were so sorry to hear the sad news. Please know that we will say a prayer for him, and for your strength in the days ahead.
Paul Riester and Family
December 13, 2007
To the entire family, Our prayers and memories are with you all.
Mim, Chris & Mary Gangel
December 12, 2007
Dear Jim,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
God Bless,
Meg McNaughton Goss
December 12, 2007
Dear Mary, I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
George Cannon
December 11, 2007
Pat,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May God bless you and your family.
Lisa Martensen
December 11, 2007
Dear Madonna and family,
You have our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Colleen (Shields) Leon
December 11, 2007
Mrs. Leary and family, my sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. Leary. I have many fond memories of him and the entire family. May you all rest in the knowledge that he is with his savior.
Tim Higgins
December 10, 2007
Mrs. Leary and Family
My prayers are with all of you. Jim touched my life in many ways and I will always have him in my thoughts and prayers. This world is a much better place because he was here.
Jim Tokarski
December 10, 2007
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Leary, he was a true South Buffalo hero.
How fortunate I was to be influenced by him and other South Buffalo greats like Mr. Pankow & Mr. Burke.
Fortes in Fide
Jim Tokarski (JT)
Brian Quinn
December 10, 2007
To the Leary Family:
We are sorry to hear of your loss, and please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. As one of many kids growing up on Edgewood Avenue, we formed a ragtag football team known as the Edgewood Eagles. Mr. Leary made sure we all got trophies at the end of the "season". That meant a lot to us kids, and I still remember that kind gesture some 30-odd years later and always will.
God Bless,
Brian and Ann Marie Quinn and Family
Vincent Lonergan
December 10, 2007
To Mrs. Leary & the Leary Family,
I would like to express my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mr. Leary. Mr. Leary was a good man. I respected the kind and considerate way he treated everyone and the wonderful job he did raising his nine children to be quality persons. He was an excellent role model for very boy who was raised on Edgewood Avenue. I feel fortunate to have had him as one of my neighbors; he was a special person.
I want you to know that my houghts and prayers at with you at this difficult time. I am sorry that I could not be in Buffalo to express my sympathy in person.
Sincerely,
Vincent P. Lonergan
Nicole Ward
December 10, 2007
To Timmy and family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our most sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God bless,
Justin Ibowicz and Nicole Ward
Ed & Mary Klavoon
December 9, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Leary Clan. We wish you only fond and happy memories of Jim throughout the Holiday Season.
Our hearts go out to you all.
Susie Michaels
December 9, 2007
Dear Kathy, Mike and Family: We are so sorry to hear about Jim. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Susie and Paul Michaels
San Diego, Calif.
Kelly (Gehen) Coppola
December 9, 2007
Jennifer, Trish and family,
I am sorry for the loss of your Dad, your loving memories will help you through this holiday season.
Maryann Phillips
December 9, 2007
Jen, with deepest sympathy during this difficult time - know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sister Shirley Sweney
December 9, 2007
Dear Mary,
Please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of your brother James.
Be assured of a remembrance in my prayers and those of my Franciscan Community here in our Intercessory House of Prayer.
May he rest in peace.
God bless you and your family.
J.B. and Betty Lafferty
December 9, 2007
Pat and Sue and family,
Betty and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. Knowing Pat as well as I do your Dad must of been a wonderful man. God Bless you all in this time of loss.
May he rest in peace. God Bless!
stewart and faye levy
December 8, 2007
we are away on vacation and saw the passing of jimmy.we go back a long way.cant tell you how sad we are.please convey our very deepest sympathy to you,and all the family,fondly,faye and stewart levy
Lisa Seiler
December 8, 2007
I will always cherish and never forget all the wonderful memories of the "Commish" from the ballpark days. What a wise, gentle and truly special man he was. I'm sure he will continue to teach and inspire from up above.
Lisa Leary
December 8, 2007
Grumps -
We will always remember you for your family loyalty & taking the "high road " ... no matter the issue. Thank you for loving us & leaving an imprint on us forever. God Bless you & your family.
Love,
Lisa, Conor, & Erin
Colleen Brennan
December 8, 2007
Dear Mrs. Leary and Family - Please accept our deepest sympathies on Mr. Leary's passing. May your many wonderful memories provide you solace in these difficult days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.
John and Colleen (Reddington) Brennan
Mrs. Victoria Koscielniak-Twarog
December 8, 2007
To the Leary Family,
My first job was working as a civil servant in the Erie County Recreation Department. I was only 18 and anxious about starting my adult working life. Jim was one of my first bosses. He made me feel welcomed and served as one of my mentors. His outgoing personality and positive attitude was contagious. Jim loved his work and politics but most of all, he treasured his devoted wife and family.
I am sure that Jim's ready smile and twinkling Irish eyes will make the heavens shine a little brighter.
My prayers and thoughts are with the entire Leary family along with my deepest sympathy. God bless you.
Donna Mae Mueller
December 8, 2007
Kathy, Mike and family,
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your brother.Although distance separates us, our thoughts are with you.
Donna and Frank Mueller
Peter Maiman
December 8, 2007
My sincere condolences to the Leary family on your loss.
Ken Kobee
December 8, 2007
Our sympathy goes out to the Leary family in there time of loss. Ken Kobee and Family
Jack Lafferty
December 8, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes to your whole family. Jim will be miised by all.
Matthew Davis
December 8, 2007
The to the Leary family,
My families thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe & Mary Martin
December 8, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Leary Family. Jimmy was a gentleman whose career, in the County Parks Department, made Erie County a better place to live for all of us.
May the roads rise up to meet him.
Janet Mickey
December 8, 2007
Trish, Joe,Elle & Leary Family,
Our deepest sympathy.
Thinking of you all with loving thoughts.
Janet & David Mickey
December 8, 2007
I was in the unique position, because of age, to become Jims 10th child. After the death of our dad, I was blended into the Leary gang at 23 Edgewood. “Grumps” wrote the book on how to be a husband, a father and a provider. His work ethic, guidance and most of all love has been the road map for many.
Thanks for everything you did not only for me but for everyone you came in contact with.
Love Timmy.
Mark & Peg & Family Jelacic
December 8, 2007
Dear Modonna & Family,
Please accept our sympathy regarding your dad's death. After reading his obituary, it is obvious that he was a very special man. With all of his children and grandchildren, the significance of his life will live for generations, as his story will continue to be told. Of course, this will not bring him back now, but tears of sorrow will turn to joy as you work through these most difficult days.
Please know that we are praying for all of you and that we are here for you should you need anything.
God's peace and love,
Mark and Peg
Mariellen and Jerry Brinkworth
December 8, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to Jenny and all the Leary family on the passing of Jimmy.Our prayers are with you.We will remember many good times together.
Deb Welsh
December 8, 2007
Dear Trish & family,
We both know what it's like to lose a Dad, so we're right there with you, girlfriend. In your moments of sorrow keep in mind how happy your Dad must be in Paradise! So sorry we can't be there with you but know that our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you, Joe, Elle, your Mom and your whole family.
Loving hugs,
Deb & Pat
THOMAS A GALLAGHER
December 8, 2007
I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF JIM'S PASSING.MY DEEPEST REGRETS TO ALL OF THE LEARY FAMILY.PLEASE ACCEPT THE CONDOLENCES OF ALL THE GALLAGHER'S AS OUR FAMILIES GO BACK SO MANY YEARS
Nancy Boechel
December 8, 2007
Mrs. Leary and family,
I am truly going to miss my friend. I know that you know how much he influenced me in the church and my rosary. He explained it to me and now everytime I say it I always think of him,now it will mean even more. I am truly sorry for you loss. We will all miss him. What a great man. We will see you later. Nancy Boechel
Richard Courtney
December 8, 2007
God saw you were getting tired,
and a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around you.
and whispered "Come to Me."
Although we love you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
With tearful eyes we watched you
As you slowly passed away.
A Golden heart stopped beating.
Hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us.
He only takes the Best.
Natalie Marx
December 8, 2007
Jennifer and Family
Sorry to hear the passing of your father.
You all are in our hearts and prayers
Bruce and Natalie Marx
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