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BORN
1953
DIED
2019
Alan Olmstead Obituary
There will be no prior calling hours. Private services will be held at a later date with burial in Glenwood Cemetery.
Alan was born on April 29, 1953, in Geneva, the son of the late Everett and Marie Hefferon Olmstead. He was a life resident of Geneva, graduating from Geneva High School class of 1973 and at one time was employed for many years at Seneca Foods. Alan loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and swimming. Also playing cards and collecting anything old, especially old coins.
He is survived by his sister, Cindy (Bob) Warner of Grand Island, Fla.; brothers James (MaryJo) Olmstead of Huntersville, N.C., Marty (Anne) Olmstead of Penn Yan, and Chris Olmstead (Gary Flanigan) of Auburn; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides his parents, Alan was predeceased by a sister, Catherine Olmstead in 2016.
Arrangements are being handled by the McGuigan & Bero Funeral Home.
For tributes and condolences to the family, please visit; www.mcguiganberofuneralhome.com
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LeeAnn O'Connor
May 21, 2019
To the Olmstead Family, our sincerest condolences. We will always have great memories of growing up on Lyceum St., during a wonderful era. God bless,
Sue Seymour-Hagood
May 19, 2019
So very sad to hear of Alan's passing. As a classmate, our thoughts and prayers are with Alan's family, extended family and his many friends and classmates.
JOHN RICKEY
May 19, 2019
The Olmsteads were close neighbors while I was growing up. Just wonderful people at a great time for kids in America. God bless you, Alan, and family.
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