Carmelita Mary Linnan

1939 - 2013

Carmelita Mary Linnan obituary, 1939-2013, Olean, NY

BORN

1939

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Guenther Funeral Home Inc - Olean

1303 E State St

Olean, New York

Carmelita Linnan Obituary

OLEAN - Carmelita Mary (Frungillo) Linnan, of South 14th Street, entered God's Eternal Kingdom Sunday (June 9, 2013) in Olean General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
She was born April 26, 1939, in Olean, to the late Louis T. and Josephine M. DeCerbo Frungillo.
She married George R. Linnan, who survives, and her legacy lives on through her children, Thomas (Kathy) Linnan of Hammondsport, Lisa Keenan of North Ridgeville, Ohio, and Tamera (Scott) Reinhart of Holland, Mass.; her eight grandchildren, George Keenan, Maria (Sean) Keenan Housel, Justine (Shahid) Keenan Hanif, Stephanie (Nicholas) Linnan Volchko, Jennifer Linnan, John Linnan, Tyler Reinhart and Hannah Reinhart; her brother, Louis A. (Dawn) Frungillo, Jr. of Olean; and two nephews, Steve Frungillo and Robert (Barbie) Frungillo.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a daughter in law, Jean Garvey Linnan.
Carm was a graduate of the Olean High School Class of 1957. In addition to her family and faith, Carm owned and operated Arranged to a Tea Gift Shop in Olean for many years. She was an active member of St. Mary of the Angels parish in Olean and contributed her time and talents to their bereavement committee.
Friends are invited to call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean. A scripture wake service will be at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. A mass and celebration of her life will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (June 12, 2013) in St. Mary of the Angels Church. The Rev. Gregory Dobson and the Rev. David Tourville will co-celebrate the mass. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany.
Through her courage and strength, Carm has been an inspiration to many near and far whose lives are affected by uterine/ovarian cancer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the M. Steven Piver, M.D. Center for Women's Health and Wellness, Seton Professional Building, Suite 100, 2157 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214.

Published by Olean Times Herald on Jun. 10, 2013.
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We were so saddened by the news of Carms passing. We feel blessed to have had her in our lives even for a short time

June 25, 2013

To the family and friends

I was saddened to hear about Carm. Now that she is gone, your sadness will be great. Don't hold back the tears! Crying helps ease the pain of grief. Jesus Christ was a perfect man who had strong faith in God. Yet, he “gave way to tears” over the death of his dear friend Lazarus. (John 11:35) So don't be afraid to let your tears flow. May the love of those surrounding you sustain you through the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

The Weddingtons

June 15, 2013

I was a high school friend of Carey's and enjoyed every minute we spent together. She always had that beautiful smile that lit up the room when she came in. Heaven is surely a much brighter place now that she smiles on us from there. You are all in our prayers.

margaret cruess. palmer

June 14, 2013

Although i did not know carmelita, i have been blessed to know her wonderful, kind hearted daughter lisa and her beautiful family. I know for sure her loving memory and legacy will live on through some of the best people this world has to offer. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family

anthony bostwick

June 13, 2013

I'm very sorry to hear of Carm's passing. She and her family helped make growing up on South 14th St. wonderful childhood, and I'll always be grateful for Carm and her family.

Gary Stebick

June 13, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to the Linnan Family. A great loss to all who knew her. It was always a joy to visit her shop when I was home visiting. Very fond memories of Mrs. Linnan.
Regards,Jeanne

Jeanne (Pockalny) Roberto

June 13, 2013

To George and family. My sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved wife. I am sure you will cherish all those wonderful memories you and your family had. God bless.

Odell Kevin

June 13, 2013

Mom, I know how much you always loved to have a candle lit. This one is for you.
I will miss you here on earth, but I cherish the many memories and experiences we have shared.
I Love You

Carm Linnan

June 13, 2013

My Condolences to George and family.
?Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know that they are happy. ~~Author Unknown

Chris Linnan & Kitty Kortuem

June 12, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Linnan. I always liked her a great deal. She was always so happy and loving. May God Bless your family in your time of sorrow.
Denise Hickok Patterson

June 12, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss, thoughts and prayers to your family.

Tim Isaman

June 12, 2013

Tom, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family. With love and prayers, The Sterzins

June 11, 2013

Peace be with you George and Family. I have many good memories with Camilita and our living in the north end together. She was certainally a very special person. Mary Anna Autieri Carlson. Las Cruces, New Mexico

June 11, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. We will miss Carmen's big beautiful smile, always so kind and welcoming. God bless all of you.

The Potter Family

June 11, 2013

We love you all and you know you are in our prayers.
The Gargaros

June 11, 2013

George, please accept our condolences. We are very sorry for your loss.

Bill and Julie Cochran

June 11, 2013

The neighborhood will never be the same. Always a bright friendly smile and kind words - even when ill- and a beautifully decorated porch each season which brought smiles to all who passed. I miss her already. My sympathy to George, the girls and their loved ones. Love, Kathy

Kathy Hardiman

June 11, 2013

My heart and prayers go out to all of Carm's family. She was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. Love Karen

Karen Lewis

June 11, 2013

My sympathy to Carm's loving family. Our prayers and thoughts goes out to them. She was a childhood friend who will be missed.

JIM/CLAIRE BISCHALANEY

June 11, 2013

Prayers and sympathy to Tom, Lisa, Tammy and George and the extended family. Loved Carm and respected her fight. Praying for her peace and yours.
Mike and Carol (Snyder) Young

June 11, 2013

So sorry to hear of your familie's loss. I know how much she meant to all of you.

Lynn and Vincent Domeraski

June 11, 2013

To all the family I sent my condolences. Knowing Tom, Kathy, Steph, Jen and John, I am sure you have wonderful memories as I do of my Mom. I hope your memories will warm your heart and give you joy. Know that she is in Heaven praying for all of you.

Carol Simmonds

June 11, 2013

So sorry for this tremendous loss to your family. Take some consolation in that her ordeal is over and she is in a better place. Love...from the Silvaggio family

Matteo Silvaggio

June 11, 2013

We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved wife, mother and grandmother. May happy memories comfort you.

JoAnn and Jim Mitchell

June 11, 2013

We will miss Carm dearly. She was such a beautiful lady inside and out. Jesus, I Trust in You! Her great devotion and trust to the Mercy of Jesus was inspirational.

Mary Cygan

June 11, 2013

George and family. My heart goes out to you as we have all lost a piece of our lives. I cherished the times I had with you guys when I visited. Carm was such a caring person. She's at piece with the lord now.

Don Murdzia

Don Murdzia

June 10, 2013

god has certainly been given another angel. know that even though she is no longer on this earth she will always live on in your hearts. my deepest sympathy to the family.

Kim Harrington

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Tommy

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To the Linnan family my deepest sympathy ..Carm was my best friend in high school..I am so saddened to hear of her passing.
Janice Castilone McGuigan (Hamburg, NY )

Janice Castilone McGuigan

June 10, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the Linnan family for the loss of such a vibrant and loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to so many. Her spirit definitely lives on in the memories and hearts of everyone blessed to have known her. We loved her too. We are thinking of you. Jackie and Steve Proko

Steve and Jackie Proko

June 10, 2013

My hearfelt sympathies are with the entire Linnan family at this very difficult time. I have very fond memories of your mother and wife. She had the most wonderful smile and was a wonderful woman.

Shelley (Quattrone) Strobel

June 10, 2013

I have been blessed to have had Carm and the entire Linnan family in my life. I cannot express the joy you have all brought me, the
lessons Carm has taught me and the sorrow I feel for your loss.You are truly blessed to be the family that you are and I will never forget her or all of you. You are all truly something special . She was an inspiration to all who knew her especially her fellow chemo girls. I love you all.

Charlene Shevlin

June 10, 2013

To the best childhood friend a person could have...I will miss her every single day for the rest of my life...

Barbara (Bell) Newhook

June 10, 2013

Dear George, Tom, Lisa and Tammy, I was so saddened to read of Carm's passing. It brought back so many memories of good times and even some sad times. But even then Carm would smile and say things would be O K . May God Bless all of you with peace and comfort, knowing that Carm is at last resting in God's presence.

Marge Hickok

June 10, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the entire Linnan family. Carm was such a loving and talented woman, wife, mom and grandmother. I visited her shop many times; she always had that great smile and loving way with everybody.May God grant her soul eternal rest and comfort you all at this time of great loss. VICKIE Wade Eddy

June 10, 2013

Our hearts ache with you and we feel your pain. Carm has been a great part of our own healing process after the loss of Jean. We want you to know that our hugs, thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you at this time. Every day as I try to do the Divine Mercy, she will be with me.
Carol and Phil Daigler

June 10, 2013

Dear George, Tom, Lisa, Tami and all: This beautiful photo of Carm is a lovely tribute to the wonderful, loving and strong woman we have been so blessed to know. We are very sorry for your loss, but hope that Carm is now at peace. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers.
Love, Patty and Glenn

Patty & Glenn Ellis

June 10, 2013

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