Patrick J. LaVelle

Dear Sue, Taylor, LaVelle & Gush Families
Our deepest sympathy to all of you for such a tragic loss. We can't even begin to imagine your pain. As so many others have said that infectious smile will live on in all of our memories. May God help all of you through this--you're in our prayers.
Bill & Joanne (McLaughlin) Cleary

Dear Lavelle and Gush families,
My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to you for this great loss. Although I left Elmira, I thought of the old gang often,(PJ,Danny Hughes, Billy Hughes, Timmy Cook, Russ King, Joe Devon), this group of guys will be with forever remembered, especially PJ, with his infectious smile and laugh. I will always remember PJ as one of the best persons I will ever meet, and I will always feel privelaged to have known, and to have considered him as a friend. May...

Dear Sue, Taylor Kathy and all the Gush and Lavelle's.
We are so sorry to hear about PJ's passing. He was a sweet and great guy. It's been years, since we've seen either of you, but loving memories never die. May God Bless you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Having lost my father this year, I can completely understand the loss of a family member. I didn't know PJ personally, but I knew his younger brother, Michael and his grandma (from Hathorne Court in the early 70's - aka the bubble gum lady) My husband, Paul, was a referee and knew him. My deepest regrets go out to his wife, kids, and all family members - may God give you a special peace and show you his endless comfort at this time

Lavelle Family,
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

To PJ's Family,
Growing up with PJ on the Southside provided me with life long memories which I will always cherish. I wasn't able to make it to his calling hours, but please accept my sincere condolences during this extremely difficutlt time. I will always remember growing up with him and his infectious smile. May God comfort you in your sorrow.

Susan, Taylor, Kay, All of the LaVelle family and Gush Family, we are so sorrowful over PJ's passing. "Peeeej" was a light in everyone's lives. He could always bring a smile to your face. His genuine spirit will live on in our hearts. The ceremony yesterday at St Marys was one to be proud of. I just felt so proud. It was, by far, the nicest funeral I have ever attended. Joe LaVelle and Kevin Gush both did such a wonderful job and Joe was so right about PJ always smiling. God Bless...

To The LaVelle and Gush Family,

My heart goes out to you at this time and the days ahead. PJ was one of a kind, he will be missed by many. Remember, death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

LaVelle Family So sorry to hear the news about PJ.Our hearts go out to yours at this time.This neighborhood was so full of life,(stuff to do, other kids to do it with)PJ was always fun, full of life,trustworthy and kind. I'm sure those words fit him as a man just as well.R.I.P The Burgetts