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1935
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2025
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Mary Coleman Obituary
Sep 6, 1935 - Jan 24, 2025
Of West Seneca, at the age of 89. Beloved Wife for 67 years of David L. Coleman. Loving Mother of Ellen E. (Ralph) White, Patrick D. (Kim), Mary Jo (Steve) Suffoletta, Michael J., Sheila A. (Charles) Tabone, Joseph L., Meg E. Kozak, Julie A. (Joseph) Greenan and the late Jean M. Zyglis and Peter G. Coleman. Devoted Sister of Sr. Ellen O'Keefe, SSJ, Michael J. (Joyce) O'Keefe and the late John J. O'Keefe. Also survived by 23 grandchildren & 13 great-grandchildren.
Visitation Wednesday 3-7 p.m. at NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna (716-824-4000). Friends are invited to join the family for The Mass of Christian Burial at OUR LADY OF VICTORY NATIONAL SHRINE AND BASILICA, Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at Sacred Heart Mausoleum of Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Coleman was retired Pediatric Supervisor at Our Lady of Victory Infant Home after 25 years of service. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorials to The Center for Hospice & Palliative Care. Please visit www.GANNONFUNERAL.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Coleman
3 Entries
Theresa Byrne-Knell
February 23, 2025
Dear Sister Ellen,
I am very sorry to read about Nurse Coleman's passing. My mother, Naomi Byrne worked with Ann at OLV Infant Home. My mother always spoke well of her and frequently told us what a wonderful nurse "Annie Coleman" was. I always remember her wearing her nurse's cap whenever I visited the Infant Home. Requiescat in pace.
Arlette O'Keefe
February 21, 2025
Dave and family, I am sorry to be belatedly hearing of Ann´s passing. Ann was a beautiful example to the world of God´s love and grace and I am honored to have had her touch my life. There is no doubt she will be profoundly missed. I wish you all to know that her kindness to me was always appreciated and more than that, it mattered to me. I will remember her always and continue to strive to pay forward her love and grace. My deepest sympathies to you all.
Patti Sage
January 28, 2025
Dave& & the entire Coleman & O´Keefe families, deepest sympathy to all of especially Dave & Anne´s family, she sure is being greeting in Heaven by her parents & Mgsr Wurtz, may she rest in peace and eternal life with our lady and our Lord God bless all of you
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