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Robert Holleran Obituary
Binghamton: On Thursday, May 3, 2012, Robert P. Holleran Sr, age 83, passed peacefully in the company of his loving family members. He was predeceased by his parents, Martin Sr. and Mary Connolly Holleran; and two brothers, Martin Jr. and James and a brother-in-law, John Lannon. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Lannon Holleran. He is survived by his children, Madeline Rockwell RSM of Laredo, Texas, Mark and Gail Holleran, Matthew and Diane Holleran, Susan and Kenneth Mansfield of Binghamton, NY, Robert Jr. and Carol Holleran of Hudson, NH; 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Virginia; sister-in-laws, Joan Holleran, Nancy Holleran, Alice Lannon; brother-in-law, Thomas Lannon; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. Bob was a lifelong member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Binghamton, where he was a member of the Holy Name Society. Bob's earlier years were spent as a floral designer for Barnes Flowers and Riverside Garden Center. Later he joined his father at Holleran and Onufrak. After retiring from H&O he returned to his passion of floral design at McLennans Florist. Bob was a very gifted artist and his creativity and talent showed in the incredible floral arrangement he could create winning him numerous awards at the NYS Fair. Bob had 2 green thumbs his yard always over flowing with many numerous varieties of flowers and vegetable. Bob's talent could be seen when he would decorate the church at St. Thomas at Christmas and Easter and in the oil paintings he created. Funeral services will be held at the J.A.McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main St. Binghamton, Monday at 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Binghamton, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in St. Augustine's Cemetery, Silver Lake, PA. The family will receive friends at the McCormack Funeral Home Sunday, from 2 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Robert may be made to the Johnson City Senior Center, 30 Brocton St, Johnson City, NY 13790.
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Teresa & Jim Swartwood
May 16, 2012
Sue, sending sincere sympathy in the loss of your father. You are in our prayers....
May 10, 2012
To the Holleran family,
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Bob. God bless his soul and may he rest in peace. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Barbara (Bezek) Montenegro
Tucson, Arizona
Melinda Maguire
May 9, 2012
To the Holleran Family
Bob and Betty were neighbors as I was growing up and they were soooo nice to my Mom, especially after my Dad died. I will always remember Bob's talents. I will be thinking of you all.
Sincerely,
Melinda Hickey Maguire
Roswell, GA
James Juraska
May 8, 2012
My condolences to you at this sad time. May you be comforted with your memories and the knowledge that he resides in Heaven.
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Ron Brown
May 7, 2012
Matthew & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Candace (Charpinsky) and Matthew Zeccola
May 7, 2012
To the Holleran Family,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories comfort you.
May 7, 2012
Dear Betty and family, Our sincere sympathies on Bob's passing. He was always a pleasure to see throughout the years. May he rest in peace after a life well lived. Fondly, Molly and Al Siedlarczyk
Mike Chalson
May 6, 2012
Matthew and family,
I am sorry to learn of the passing of your dad. I remember him well when we wroked the BINGO games at St. Thomas so many years ago. He was truly a good and decent person.
Fr. Tom Ryan
May 6, 2012
Betty & Family,
My sincere condolences at the death of Bob. I have fond memories of my time at St. Thomas Aquinas and how we could always count on Bob. He had an amazing talent that he shared so often with the community as he decorated the Church so beautifully. He was a great support to the priests and the Church. Please know of my prayers during these difficult days. God bless.
John Rockwell
May 6, 2012
My most sincere condolences to Betty, Madeline, and all of the Holleran family for the passing of Bob. He was a fine man, and I know he touched so many peoples lives.
Cynthia Serjak
May 5, 2012
My prayers are with you, Madeline, and all your family as you grieve your father's passing. May you be comforted in this season of new life and hope.
May 5, 2012
Mitchell and I are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Mary Jane Marcus
Mary Elizabeth Casey-Constantine
May 5, 2012
Sorry to hear the loss of Bob, may he rest in peace.
James Hollarn
May 5, 2012
Condolences to the Holleran family.
Peggy (Matthews) Warner
May 5, 2012
I was saddened to see that Bob had passed away. my thoughts and prayers are with Sue, Betty and the entire family at this time.
Rev. Joe Hein
May 5, 2012
Marty,
Thinking of your loss with sadness for you and yours. Peace be with you.
Kathy Greenblott
May 5, 2012
My condolences for the loss of Bob. I remember him fondly, kind nature and always smiling at the Johnson City Sr Center. His paintings were stunning and represented his passion - flowers. We have missed him these past years and he will continue to be missed.
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