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John Mansour Obituary
OLEAN - John J. Mansour, of 302 W. Sullivan St., Apt. 24, passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, in Buffalo General Hospital following an apparent stroke.
John was born Dec. 3, 1925, in Olean and was a son of Charles D. and Mary E. Gabriel Mansour. He served in the U.S. Army from March 29, 1944, to May 25, 1946.
John graduated from Olean High School in 1943. He attended St. Bonaventure University and Sorbonne University in Paris in 1945. He graduated from the University of Buffalo with his master's degree in business administration in 1950. John worked for Frebor Equipment, formerly Dow Equipment, for eight years before working at Allegany Elementary School, where he taught school from 1962 to 1986, retiring after 24 years.
John was a member of St. Joseph's Church. He volunteered at Olean General Hospital, for Literacy Volunteers and most of all for Olean Public Library for 24 years.
John is survived by one sister, Esther A. (John) Hall of Snyder; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers, James and Samuel Mansour, both in 1991; and two sisters, Selma Overstom and Mary A. Dwaileebe.
A divine liturgy will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 29, 2015) at St. Joseph's Catholic Maronite Rite Church. The Rev. Anthony J. Salim, pastor, will celebrate. Burial will be at St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Church, 331 N. Fourth St., Olean, NY 14760; Olean Public Library, 134 N. Second St., Olean, NY 14760; or Olean General Hospital, 515 N. Main St., Olean, NY 14760. Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean, NY 14760.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Mansour
Ron Nicholas
December 30, 2015
John was a gentleman of the first order I will always remember his quiet sense of humor.
Clifford Deacon
December 26, 2015
Mr. Mansour was one of the greatest teachers I ever had the privilege of studying with. He was a master story teller and my love of history was awakened in his class at Allegany Central in 6th grade. He was a great soul.
December 25, 2015
John, I'll always remember you.
Thad Zyck
December 24, 2015
As an elementary student, John served as an inspiration to me, in his classroom. I knew that someday I would become a teacher. John preached respect and humility. He made it his business to know each student. Years later, I would take my students to the Olean Public Library, where John would greet them with the same respect he demonstrated to his students. John will be dearly missed.
Theresa Sedinger
December 24, 2015
I am sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a wonderful teacher, scholar, and man. We had many delightful discussions about books and my visits to the library were never quite the same after John retired. He enriched so many lives and is missed.
Steve Reynolds
December 24, 2015
RIP John. It was truly a blessing to know you!
Catherine Walters
December 24, 2015
John was a awesome guy always volunteering and loved it ! He will be missed rip John ❤
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