John Purcell

Kathy, John's classmates from St. John the Evangelist HS are very sorry for your loss. John was such a big part of our soul and was cherished by all of the Class of '61. John's (and your) generosity goes back more than 55 years to his thoughtfulness and concern for others. This was large measure of why we loved John and will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Our prayers are with you and for your husband. We are so sorry for your loss.

Kathy,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. the passing of a loved one is always difficult. be assured that you and family are in our prayers.
Howard Taylor, Class of 1965
Loudonville, NY 12211

Dear Kathy and the Purcell Family:

My sympathy to you at this difficult time of loss in your family.
John and I were friends and debate partners at St. John's Academy in Syracuse. We both went on to Le Moyne College in Syracuse. Our paths never crossed again in life but even in those early years is was easy to see that John was a special person and destined for success. More than that, he was always a caring, generous person, thinking of others. From the many tributes to John that...

Dear Kathy and family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy. John was a classmate of mine in high school and college. He was always a kind, caring person. He has left the world a much better place by his presence in it. May you experience his love every day in memories and prayers.

Kathy Blanchard, SJCA '61 and LeMoyne '65

Dear Kathy & Family,
John was an amazing man and a brilliant person. I always had the utmost respect for him when we worked together at Rochester Telephone. We made a lot of good memories that are with me today.
Sending healing love for your broken heart; just know the choir of angels have come to greet John and taken him to paradise.
Margaret & Ron DeBellis

Kathy and family,

Like many others, John was the key to launching my professional career at Rochester Telephone. As an upstart woman, he embraced my skills and honed them. I feel his guidance even today.

Sending much love and support .

So sorry to hear of John's passing. John was a classmate and friend. Sincere sympathy to the Purcell family.

Jim McLean 65
Wilmington, DE

Mary was the Nanny to our Son James from birth until the age of 3. I don't know what we would done without her. She will be remembered fondly and greatly missed .

Patty, Phil and James Robinson