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for Edward Mahoney
Deb Cassidy and family
October 19, 2007
I am so sorry to have just learned of the passing of my Uncle Eddie. It was great getting to know him so well while I was in College at Canisius. If I ever needed anything, he was right there. I'm glad I got to see him on my trips back to Buffalo and at my Grandmother Betty's funeral last year. He always told me how much he loved his family, and enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. I know he's swinging a golf club in heaven. God bless Uncle Ed, I will miss you.
Michele Sweeney
October 9, 2007
Dear Mahoney and Moran Families:
We were so sorry to learn of the passing of your father/grandfather. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, The Sweeney Family
Kelly
October 8, 2007
Barb and Chris,
my deepest sympathy goes out to you both. He was a wonderful man and i was honored to have known him. I know you will get through this sad time with each other to lean on.
Theo Pierakos-Lambert
October 5, 2007
Dear Mahoney Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. The Commish was beloved by all who knew him, myself included. I feel fortunate that he was a part of my life. My best to you all always,
Robin M. St. Andrews
October 4, 2007
Dear Barbara and Family,
I am so sorry to learn of Ed's passing. He was a gentleman that will long be remembered by myself and many other colleagues in the New York State Election Commissioners' Association. Twenty-five years ago when I first became Commissioner, Ed took me (as he did many others) under his wing and became a "mentor". Though retired for nearly 15 years, his name still stands out within our Association. I am greatful to have known and worked with Ed and will long cherish the friendship we shared.
My sincere condolences,
Robin M. St. Andrews
Commissioner of Elections
St. Lawrence County
Mary Suto
October 4, 2007
Dear Barbara, Eileen & Family,
So sorry to read of the Commissioner's passing. He was a very well respected man in the Suto household. He always had a smile, a joke and wisdom for the asking. No matter what age you were, he treated everyone the same, what a great guy! He has made a difference in the community of South Buffalo and beyond, and will be missed, but never forgotten.
Sister Virginia Marie Grasso
October 3, 2007
To Ed's beautiful family,
Ed was without a doubt one of my most treasured friends. I never heard Ed say an unkind word about any family or any child the many years I knew him. He was truly a wonderful man and I shall miss him dearly.
My sincere sympathy to Ed's family.
Kathleen Murphy
October 3, 2007
Dear Bobby,
So sorry to hear about your stepdad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Uncle Murph and Aunt Kate
JIM&PAT DOYLE SR.
October 3, 2007
DEAR KEVIN& FAMILY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD
Val Testani
October 3, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
J Stanton
October 3, 2007
May your many joyous memories give your family solace. His hand has touched thousands of lives.We are all grateful for knowing him and calling him friend.
Will Hannon
October 3, 2007
Kevin, Eileen & family,
I am very sorry I was not able to attend your dad's services due to our own family circumstances, I just want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With our greatest sympathies,
Will Hannon and Family
Tom and Susie Fricano
October 2, 2007
We extend our deepest condolences to the Mahoney family. The "Commish" was a great friend to all of us in the UAW and an outstanding citizen in the WNY community. We shall all miss him dearly. Tom & Susie Fricano, Eatonton, Georgia
Margaret Smeeding Kilga
October 2, 2007
I am truly sorry to hear of 'cousin Eddie's' passing. Your Dad was always good to me, always a kind word and smile on his face. I saw him out at lunch one day this past summer and as always he asked how my Mom was doing. That was just like him. He will be missed.
Jim and Diane Doyle
October 2, 2007
Dear Kevin,Maureen and family,
We are so sorry to here of the passing of your dad.Ed was a wonderful guy and loved his family very much-we all remeber our days on pawnee pkwy.Later in life when we ran into Ed he always had a kind word and was so proud of you-Kevin-as we all are -know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great loss and sadness in your lives-Sincerely
Paul Tokasz
October 2, 2007
Sylvia and I regret we will be unable to attend the service. Our prayers are with you.
Nancy Mulvey
October 2, 2007
Condolences for the family of a long-time friend. from Thomas J. Mulvey and family.
Rick Dewine
October 2, 2007
Mary Jo & Mark, Debbie & Mike, Kevin & Maureen, Eileen & Erik and all the kids -
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during these sad days.
Rev. Paul Seil
October 2, 2007
Dear Debbie and Mahoney Family,
Deepest condolences on the passing of a man who was bigger than life...especially when we were kids.
May God be good to him.
Peace,
Paul Dillon Seil
once of 136 Pomona place
Moira (Dillon) Stepchuk
October 1, 2007
To the whole Mahoney family -
I have such fond memories of his smile and warm hello anytime I would see him. What a great man! Thinking of you all, hoping you find peace in knowing that he will always be with you. God bless.
Bill and Joanne Stanton
October 1, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Jim Garry
October 1, 2007
My deepest sympathies. Sorry for the loss of Ed.
Noreen Dobson Hughes
October 1, 2007
We are so sorry about Uncle Eddie. My kids and I always spent time with him during our Buffalo trip. We shared the same birthday Nov.22. He was a great friend and uncle to us. We will miss him. My prayers are with all my cousins and family.
Noreen, Kevin and Katie Hughes
John Shaughnessy
October 1, 2007
I very fondly remember Ed as a Buffalo "cop" who worked the Timon dances during my 4 years there from '55 to '59.
What a nice guy he was then and he never changed.
Always a friendly "Hi" whenever we met at DiTondo's.
Ed's Purgatory was the Timon dances.
He's going straight up.
If more people were like Ed Mahoney, the world would be a much better place.
Fondly remembered.
Deepest sympathies to family and friends,
John M. Shaughnessy
Hamburg, NY
Natasha R.
October 1, 2007
To the Mahoney Family - May God be with you during this time of bereavement. I had the honor of meeting the "Commissioner" while working in the HR department for the City of Buffalo this past year. He was always such a ray of sunshine that lightened up my days at City Hall. He will be greatly missed and he was loved by many.
Karen Mathews and family
October 1, 2007
Dear Barbara and the Mahoney family,
My deepest sympathy to you. Ed was a terrific fellow and will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Robert & Jennifer Lane
October 1, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this diffucult time...
Jennifer Dillon Desmond
October 1, 2007
Dear Barbara, Kevin, Maureen,Eileen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful man. My sincere condolences.
Lucile (Felicetta) Paolini
October 1, 2007
As Director of Recreation in the 1960's, he was my first "boss" while employed with the city Parks Department. Goodhearted, always smiling and rather unflappable--I considered him one of the finest supervisors I've had the pleasure of working with--a truly wonderful man. God Bless You "Mr. Mahoney"!
Jerry Fusani
October 1, 2007
Sorry to hear of the passing of Eddie Mahoney. I fondly remember having lunch and coffee with him in the old days of the BPD. He will be truly missed.
Patrick J Reardon
October 1, 2007
my sympathy to the mahoney family from the whole Reardon family he was a great friend for fifty years an will be missed
Vince Lonergan
October 1, 2007
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to Barbara, the Mahoney and Joyce Families on Ed’s passing. Ed was a good man, my friend and benefactor to me and many others growing up in South Buffalo. He provided many of us with advice, encouragement, recognition and assistance. As a result of his efforts, we had greater opportunity and better lives. I regret I cannot be in Buffalo to pay my respects in person. May the Commissioner rest in peace.
Anita Ford
October 1, 2007
May God comfort your family in your time of bereavement. I met Mr. Mahoney while visiting my sister, Willie at the Civil Service Office. He was a very kind, gentle man, full of spunk. Whenever I visited my sister, he always made me laugh, and at times, I really needed it. I guess he knew that. May our loving GOD keep you in his care.
Christine Mac Millan Campeau
October 1, 2007
Eileen and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
NORA HRYCYCH
October 1, 2007
Mr. Mahoney "Commish" was the sweetest man that I know. I'm glad I had the pleasure of knowing such a WONDERFUL man. My sympathies to all of his family.
Kenn Bailey
October 1, 2007
My sympathy to the family. My Uncle Ed was always very special to me. Not only was he my Godfather but I also utilized his name as my middle name. I was glad I was able to see him last week. Take care, Kenn Edward Bailey
Joe Finnegan
October 1, 2007
Dear Mary Jo, Eileen and Family,
My deepest sympathy.
Patricia & Albert DeBenedetti
October 1, 2007
Our Deepest Sympathy on the loss of your Husband, Father, Grandfather, the "Commish".
The Commish will always hold a special place in our hearts, what a kind wonderful man with a beautiful smile. Commish always treated myself and my husband with so much respect, and the respect was mutual!
Our thought and prayers are with your family.
Sincerely,
Patti & Al DeBenedetti
The Germano Family
September 30, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to the Mahoney family.
To Mary Jo- remember that those we love remain part of us. They are who we are, how we see the world, how we live and give. Those are precious gifts that are yours forever.
May you find comfort knowing your friends and family are here to carry you through your grief.
Joseph K. Quinn Sr
September 30, 2007
Dear Mahoney Family:
Ed was a class act & a helping friend to anyone who needed help! My condolences! He will be missed by everyone in & beyond South Buffalo.
Joe Quinn
KEN THOMAS
September 30, 2007
BILL (SANDY) AND THE MAHONEY FAMILY
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON YOUR LOSS. YOU WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Jack Quinn
September 30, 2007
The entire Quinn family is saddened to hear of Ed's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jack and Mary Beth Quinn
Charlotte Melsert
September 30, 2007
Grandpa Babe was so good to my Katie, his grandaughter Kelsie's roommate in Buffalo. God Bless his family.
Jann Bradley
September 30, 2007
Goodbye dear friend! You lived life to the fullest and truly made a difference in my life. Thank you. Jann (Geer)Bradley
Marty Harrington
September 30, 2007
My sympathy to the Mahoney family. Eddie was a class guy and always a gentleman. South Buffalo and DiTondo's will never be the same.
MIKE MUSCATO
September 30, 2007
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE MAHONEY FAMILY. ED MADE A TREMENDOUS CONTRIBUTION TO THE BUFFALO COMMUNITY OVER THE YEARS. MUSCATO FAMILY
Karen Andrews/Greiner
September 30, 2007
My sympathy to all the family. Even though we had not spoken in a long time he was my godfather and I have very fond memories of him and the whole family growing up.
Kathy (Bailey) Herro
September 30, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Eddie's passing. My sympathy to all the family. I am glad I did have a chance to see him and talk to him at my brother's wake last week. Uncle Eddie was always one of my favorites and I have a lot of memories of him. He and Tom are now walking around heaven together.
Bob Lawler
September 30, 2007
Kevin and Family -- I'm sorry to hear of your dad's passing. God bless.
Will and Janet Andrews
September 30, 2007
Goodby to a good old friend
Joe Martin
September 30, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the Mahoney family on Eddie's passing.
Edward (Eddie) Mahoney was a quiet man. Husband, father, policeman,Councilman, South Ward leader, friend of many and Election’s Commissioner were all functions that filled his life. Each role was carried out in the same quiet and dependable manner with which Eddie approached everything that he did in life. Generations of partisan warriors set the tenor, of their political activities, according to the gentlemanly manner demonstrated by this rock like fixture of local democratic politics.
South Buffalo was both his home and his chosen refuge. He was as “Irish as paddy’s pig.” He reveled in the many Hibernian functions in the year’s calendar. The “parade” and the “Irish center luncheon” were green letter days on Eddy’s personal calendar. Weekly luncheons, at Detondo’s with friends, were sessions where the news of the day was hashed over and evaluated. The lucky few who attended, were given a practical education by a learned man, schooled in the often seething cauldron of ward politics. Eddie never shrank from a contest, but embraced it with an Irishman’s love for battle.
A more ardent partisan, than Eddie Mahoney, never walked the earth. Yet always, the man would recognize someone, from an opposing faction, with a handshake and a smile, offering recognition to a fellow toiler in the political vineyards. Eddy taught many of us, younger than he, that “civility in politics” is not only possible, but a necessary and respected quality that he practiced every day. Given the super heated air, of the continuing Tong wars of South Buffalo Politics during the 1970’s, 80’s & 90,” this was a quality much to be admired, yet not much practiced.
And now, like all men and women brought forth on this earth, “Mr. Mahoney” has left us for the far beyond. May the roads rise to meet you, Commissioner Mahoney. May the rains fall gently on your fields and the winds be ever at your back. And until we see you again, May god hold you in the palm of his hand.
Joseph Xavier Martin
Edward Hohensee, MD
September 30, 2007
I am saddened to read that Ed has passed away.
I saw him at the 60th year reunion of the class of 1947 last July at the Marriott hotel in Amherst, NY. He looked hale and hearty then.
He was a great guy,
Wtih solace,
Pete Vito
September 30, 2007
The "COMMISH" was a friend and mentor for over 30 years and will be missed.
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