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January 30, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 26, 2014
May persevering in prayer comfort you and your family. Romans 12:12. N.S.
Chris Hailand
January 25, 2014
Katie,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your Father.
Jeannie Marie McGuire
January 24, 2014
Dear Katie - May you find strength in the inspiration your father provided. My Dad knew your Dad and spoke very highly of him. I hope life has treated you kindly and you are comforted with fond memories of both your Dad and Mom. Best regards, Jeannie McGuire BNHS '78
Karen Tower
January 24, 2014
Don was one of my favorite patients and a friend, as well. He so kindly gave me a Retired Special Agent FBI pin...and I have it on my gym bag that I use every morning. He was great guy...fun to be with and a true gentleman. My heart goes out to his family.
January 21, 2014
I went to St.Joes with Don and played on the basketball team with him and always admired him,He was a born leader.I will always remember him and miss him. John Canney Class of '45
January 13, 2014
I am very sorry for your family's loss. May Jehovah the god of love, comfort you during this difficult time. (Ephesians 2:4).
Jack Gross
January 13, 2014
Katie & the Hartnett Family:
My sincere condolences on the passing of your father. He was unforgettable. I still vividly remember Neumann HS Career Day and being riveted by his FBI Presentation and the M-16 he brought to school! He made a life-long impression on me and so many others. You are all in my prayers.
S. Marian Baumler
January 11, 2014
Mary Pat, I am so sorry I wasn't able to come to your Dad's wake or funeral because of previous commitments. I have prayed for you and your family these days. My Dad was also the second parent I lost and in the later years he became even more of a treasure to me.
Sister Marian
Cathy Grambau
January 11, 2014
Dear Tom and the Hartnett Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
With sympathy...Cathy Grambau and family
January 11, 2014
Dear Tom and the Hartnett Family... So sorry to hear of the lost of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you,
Cathy Grambau and family
Henry W Curran
January 10, 2014
Don & Nancy were special friends. We enjoyed our travels during the course of our positions of Regional VP's, President -Elect, President, Chair of the Foundation, Chair of the Nomination Committee. We could not get Art Rohel to get a full size car but we seemed wedge in Ok. It was a pleasure to know ye both. Henry "Hank" Curran ( President - (1994-1995)
Larry Sweeney
January 10, 2014
I did not have the privilege of working with Don when I was an FBI agent but was fortunate enough to work closely with him during our respective post-Bureau careers with the NFL. Don was nothing but class and anyone who knew him gained by the experience. Our prayers go out to Jim and the Hartnett Family
January 10, 2014
I worked with your dad at Erie Community College and he was a very humble man. Never talked about all of his accomplishments. He really cared about people. It was a pleasure to know and work with him. Joan Reeverts
January 10, 2014
Katie,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Michele (Greene) Dickinson
JAMES WILLSON
January 9, 2014
DEAR HARTNETT FAMILY AND FRIENDS, I'M SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MR. HARTNETT- WE LOST ONE HELLUVA GUY. IN THE EARLY 80'S, I WAS A CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDENT AT ECC. I WAS ALSO A COMPETITIVE BODY BUILDER WEIGHING AROUND 225 LBS. OFTEN, MR. HARTNETT WOULD "SELECT" ME TO SHOW HOW TO PROPERLY HANDLE AN INDIVIDUAL. HE WOULD THROW ME AROUND LIKE A RAG DOLL!- OF COURSE, VERY PROFESSIONALLY! I WAS ALWAYS HONORED WHEN HE SELECTED ME. HE TOLD US AWESOME STORIES. HE WAS VERY FIRM, YET VERY FAIR. HE ALWAYS HAD 100% OF EVERYONE'S ATTENTION. BOY DID HE COMMAND A ROOM! I GRADUATED FROM ECC,THEN WENT TO BUFF STATE. I THOUGHT I WOULD PURSUE A CRIMINAL JUSTICE POSITION, BUT I ENDED UP BEING A FINANCIAL ADVISOR/STOCKBROKER. WHEN I WOULD SEE MR. HARTNETT AT THE BILLS AND SABRES GAMES I ALWAYS MADE IT A POINT TO SAY HELLO, SEE HOW HE WAS DOING, AND GIVE HIM AN UPDATE ON MY CAREER.I ALWAYS HOPED HE WASN'T DISAPPOINTED IN ME NOT BEING IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE FIELD. LIKE SO MANY OTHERS, I HAD THE UTMOST RESPECT FOR THIS MAN. MY LIFE HAS SURELY BEEN ENRICHED WITH THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING HIM. ALL OF YOU ARE VERY LUCKY TO HAVE HAD SUCH A GREAT MAN IN YOUR LIVES.
JIM WILLSON CLARENCE, NEW YORK
January 9, 2014
Tim,
So sorry, I will keep you in my prayers.
Betty (Frey) Lock
Jennifer Battel
January 7, 2014
Dennis -
So sorry to see this about your dad. What an amazing article about his accomplishments. We are thinking about you and your family! -Jen and Mike Battel
Bob Heibel
January 4, 2014
Dear Hartnett Family,
I first met Don in 1964 when I was a young FBI agent in New York City, when we played on an FBI softball team in New City, New York. Although we never worked together in the ensuing years, we stayed in touch and saw each other periodically after I returned my hometown, Erie, PA. Be proud of his legacy, he was one of the good guys and a natural leader.
Maureen, Thomas, Nicholas, Michael and Patrick Pamukcoglu
January 4, 2014
Dear Jim,
We are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your father. I know how close you and your father were. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Your father was always kind, gentle and caring. It was both, a pleasure and a gift to have known him.
Frank Daddario
January 4, 2014
Tim, Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. my condolences to you and the rest of your family.
Gil and Denise Rieser
January 4, 2014
Dear Hartnett Family,
We are sorry to be missing the funeral today. We are saddened by Don's passing and sorry to miss seeing you all today.
Don was such an inspiration to Gil while growing up as more than just a cousin. He was a role model. He was always so kind and generous to us all and we will miss him. He was a man with a Big presence and he leaves a big hole here on earth. We know that he will be with Nancy, the 3 Holfeldter sisters, and Marcella having some nice parties up there and keeping an eye on the girls!
Bon Voyage dear Don. We hope to honor all their memories by keeping in touch with our Buffalo cousins. Peace, Love, and Light.
Sincerely, Gil, Denise , Colin & Claire Rieser.
Terry Dilisio
January 3, 2014
Jim,
Our sincere condolences go out to you and the entire Hartnett family. I only met your Dad once but it was memorable. It was at a Buffalo / Miami game at Rich Stadium and your Dad was a gracious host. I talk about that game all the time – when your Dad got us down in the locker room after the game to see some unique characters - Marino , Flutie and Bruce Smith. Your Dad was a class act and his kids and grandkids should be very proud of this great man..
Bob Callahan
January 3, 2014
From Bob, Gretchen, Chris, Rory, Chelsea and Conor please know that the extended Hartnett family is in our thoughts and prayers. We were fortunate to have had the pleasure of spending some time with Don and can say that we knew immediately what a wonderful man he was. God Bless each and every one of you and may the thoughts and prayers of the many Don touched help you all through your difficult days. The Callahan family.
Mike Harper
January 3, 2014
Jim,
Your Dad was truly a role model for you and your family. It was great to spend time around him and get to know him. I see his best qualities in you and your siblings. Hold on to those memories of him and the lessons he taught you. He will truly be missed.
John King
January 2, 2014
Jim: I enjoyed the two occasions I met your dad. I'm keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Patrick Ryan
January 2, 2014
Dennis - having only met your father once, I was immediately drawn to him as a person of character and fortitude. It was easy to tell from what tree the apples had fallen.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Rest knowing that he is beside your Mom in Heaven. Peace be with you.
Tom Biersbach
January 2, 2014
I worked with Don for several years at the Buffalo Bills games. Don was one of the most friendly person I have ever meet. Even when I craked up the Bills Van prior to taking the game officials to the airport, Don never raised his voice and took care of everything with the Bills, and the owner of a parked truck I damaged. So sorry a wonderful person has left us and my thoughts are with his family.
Michael Froehle
January 2, 2014
Mary Pat - You, your family and your dad will be in our thoughts and prayers. With the passing of Kathy's mom in December, I have a fairly good idea of what you have been faced with the last couple weeks. Celebrate the memories and remember that your dad will be with you every day in your heart. May he rest in peace and may God bless you with peace.
Michael Froehle
January 2, 2014
To the Hartnett family - I am sorry to hear of the passing your father. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
Tom Constantine
January 1, 2014
To the Hartnett family I was saddened to hear of Don's passing. In the course of a 40 year career in law enforcement I worked with many good people.I can say that Don Hartnett was of the finest.A first class professional and decent man. Tom Constantine Superintendent (Ret) New York State Police.
Dennis & Judy (King) Davidson
January 1, 2014
Our condolences in the loss of your father. I was fortunate to have worked with your dad for many years and respected him more than words can say. He was a huge part of my FBI life and I was blessed to have him as a friend.
James McPartlan
January 1, 2014
My condolences to the Hartnett family.
January 1, 2014
tIM.,sORRY TO LEARN OF YOUR FATHERS PASSING.hE WAS A GENTLEMAN,A CLASSMATE,AND A FRIEND.pNEUMONIA TYPE iLLNESS PREVENTS ME FROM COMING TO WAKE OR mASS. sYMPATHIES TO YOU AND FAMILY, kEN vAUGHN
Steve Wilson
January 1, 2014
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Don. He was a good friend of my late father's in the FBI (Birl Wilson)
James Comfort (Son)
January 1, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Our family will have Don in our prayers. On behalf of the Jim Comfort family. I sincere sympathy and condolences.
May God bless and keep Don ever so close.
David Acanfora
January 1, 2014
Dennis I am sorry for your loss. With the passing of my Mom a couple of days ago I know what you are going through. My prayers out to you and your family.
Donald E. Hartnett, Past President, 1993-1994
Ellen Glasser
January 1, 2014
While I did not know him, I know how former FBI Agents devote themselves to God, family, and country. I also know that his service as a past President of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI was an honor bestowed on him by his peers, and it is a sign of great respect. To your family, please accept my condolences on this great loss.
Ellen Glasser, (FBI Retired, 1982-2006), Current President, Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI
Ronald Fino
January 1, 2014
Dear Hartnett family,
Don was a very dear friend and like all who knew him, I am deeply sadden by his loss.
Respectfully
Ronald Fino
December 31, 2013
To the Hartnett Family, We were saddened to hear of the loss of your family patriarch. All those wonderful memories of Neumann HS. flood back. Be sure you all have our sympathy and prayers at this sad time.
Bob & MaryKay Posluszny
Katie and Suren Chawla
December 31, 2013
Our condolences to your family.
Peter Montemurno
December 31, 2013
To the entire Hartnett family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Hartnett was a true Patriarch in every sense of the word. God Bless.
Scott Moore
December 31, 2013
Having been through this myslef, I know how hard it is to choose the right words to bring comfort. Please know you're in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathleen Illig
December 31, 2013
No words to convey the loss of a truly great and good friend - from grammar school to FBI years. May the wind be softly on your back and the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand.
My prayers for Don and his family
December 31, 2013
To a Special Family - Our memories of the Hartnett home on Belvoir during the 1960's and 70's are near and dear to our hearts. We miss your Mom and Dad very much. Sally and Ron Hadinger
Don Murray
December 31, 2013
So sorry th learn of Dons passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.I know this is a trying time but be consoled by the by the recollection of a most respected and honorable gentleman. I know he is resting in peace.
Caroline Brunet
December 31, 2013
Jim - I am sorry for your loss of your father, and pray for strength, peace, and comfort for you and your family.
Mike and Debi Bartley
December 31, 2013
Jim, Colleen and the Hartnett family, Debi and I are saddened to hear of Don's passing. The times I spent with him were to short, as he was such a nice man and a gentleman. He was a true patriot and an excellent example to his family and associates. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike and Debi
John Morrison
December 31, 2013
Don was a man's man and I am pleased to have wonderful memories of time spent with him. My condolences to the Hartnett Family.
Paul Schumacher
December 31, 2013
Our family prays for Don and ask that he rest in peace with God and be reunited with Nancy. Thank you Don for your service to our country. May god bless the Hartnetts' in their loss.
Paul, Barbara and John Ross Schumacher
Hedy Milgrom
December 31, 2013
To Jim and the rest of your family, I offer my deepest condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather. May you be comforted by many wonderful memories of time spent together as a loving family and may his memory be for a blessing.
Hedy Milgrom
Schmitt Mark & Jane
December 31, 2013
Sincere condolences to Tim, Gina and the all the Hartnetts. Your dear father was a giant of a man in so many ways.
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