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PATRICK GILLOOLY Obituary

GILLOOLY - Patrick January 5, 2016, born in County Galway, Ireland, beloved husband of the late Susan (Conlan) Gillooly; dear father of Theresa (Craig) Speers, Bridget (Charles) DiPasquale, Mary (Andre) Cote and Patricia Gardner; loving grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of four; brother of Anne (late Seamus) Doyle, Sadie Sailors and the late Kathleen "Kit" (Vincent) Ainesworth, May (Chris) Timothy, John, Martin (survived by Pauline), Tom (Kathleen) and Michael (survived by Kathleen) Gillooly; survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St. on Friday 2-4 and 6:30-8:30 PM, where services will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in All Saints Church, 205 Esser Ave. Patrick was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Buffalo Division # 1, GAA, Buffalo Irish Center and Buffalo Fenians GFC. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the M.S. Society.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jan. 6 to Jan. 8, 2016.

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Steve and Gail Gojevic

January 19, 2016

I met Mr. Gillooly by knowing his daughter, Patricia. I hear he is a kind man with a big sense of humor. I knew she came from a holy family. She is doing such a fine job raising up her children the same way. Looks like she had fine examples in her parents. Our condolences. God bless! Gojevic Family

Amber Rosenberg

January 15, 2016

To Patrick's family-

I was very sorry to hear of Patrick's passing. I lived in his building for a few years and his smile and warm heart touched me greatly. I feel very fortunate to have had the chance to get to know him on one of his many walks. I wish you all the best.

January 13, 2016

Sincerest condolences to the family of Patrick Gillooly. I will always remember him as a quiet, happy, and humble man. He spoke very highly of his grandchildren from football to soccer to hockey, Irish dancing and baseball and everywhere in between.

Holly Wilkes

January 9, 2016

Patrick, you will be a greatest miss! You just smile no matter what happen, your smile always brights our day. Rest in peace and enjoy the paradise.

January 9, 2016

Teresa sorry for your loss. Nancy Levin Dorobiala

Aisha Khatib

January 9, 2016

I was a student at Saint Mary's School for the Deaf. I never actually knew his name until now, but I always recognized him by face. He ALWAYS had a cheerful, pleasant smile every time I saw him. I always looked forward to the moment when I would step off the bus in the morning and see him greet me with his always-ready smile. Same for when it was time to go back on the bus to get home, and any time I happened to pass by him. I cannot recall ever seeing him not smiling. May God grant him abode in the highest level of paradise and give patience to his family and friends in their time of grief.

Sarah Baco

January 9, 2016

I knew him for many years doing security guard at SMSD during my time there until I graduated. He was the most sweetest man I've ever met. Always waved at me when we walked past by each other in the hallways. RIP Pat!!

Deepest condolences to his family!!

Gerry (Geraldine) Davies (nee Timothy)

January 9, 2016

God rest your soul Uncle Pat - please give my Mum the hugest hug from me and my boys xxx

Kimberly Speers

January 8, 2016

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

January 8, 2016

You will always be remembered as one of the sweetest men we ever met. R,I,P, Mr,Gillooly Mrs. Gillooly will be wanted with a smile. Our Condolenences to the Gillooly Family Love Joel and Kathy Boone and Family

joe gillooly

January 8, 2016

Rest in peace Uncle PAT. May you now enjoy the football in heaven with your brothers sisters and friends xx

January 8, 2016

Patrick was such a dear man! He was much beloved at St. Mary's. I missed his ever present smile and kind words when he retired.
Sincerest sympathy,
Kathie Evans, Snyder

January 8, 2016

Wonderful man!!! Remember him from when I was a young lad and my Mom and Dad, Jack & Mary Courtney, took me to the GAA events. :-) May he rest in peace. Terry Courtney

Susan Davis

January 8, 2016

Sending deepest sympathy to his loved ones. Although I didn't know Pat I know his lovely family in Ballymoe. Co Galway and feel thier loss.

David Updegraff

January 8, 2016

Very sorry to hear of Patrick's death. He was a favorite person at St. Mary's School for the Deaf, and always looked after the school and our children. You are missed, Pat, and I know are now in good hands yourself!

Lisa LaLonde

January 8, 2016

Missed you so when you retired from St. Mary's as I always enjoyed your positive, friendly conversation. We were so blessed to know you for so many years...and now you are in His care! You lived your dash so well.

Joe Fitzgerald

January 7, 2016

I knew Pat from SMSD & the Buffalo Irish Center. He was a nice man. He always had a smile & good word for all .My condolences to the family.

Sharon Steele

January 7, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Maureen Doran

January 7, 2016

He was a good man!

Mary Alice Bell

January 7, 2016

We grew up on the same street with Mr. Gillooly. He was truly the sweetest, nicest man (with the best smile and brogue) I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Condolences to his daughters and families.

Michael Gardner

January 7, 2016

May you rest in peace Papa.

Sharon Budziszewski

January 7, 2016

To The Gillooly Family & Friends:

I had the honor of knowing Patrick from St. Mary's. He was such a kind spirited man who was always smiling. I just loved to hear him speak with his Irish accent.
I will remember him with a smile.

God Bless each of you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Sharon Budziszewski

Miriam Gillooly Flanagan

January 7, 2016

Rest in peace Uncle Pat. You have left a wonderful legacy behind you and are sorely missed by many. Love from Your niece Miriam, husband Anthony, Grand niece Shannon and Grand nephews Tadgh and Thomas. Roscommon Ireland

Jimmie,Marie, family Gillooly

January 7, 2016

Rest in peace uncle Pat

Gavin Eldridge

January 7, 2016

I knew him through his granddaughters & my daughters irish dancing. He never missed anything she was in. I always looked foreward to seeing him. He was always a perfect genteman. He will be missed.

Patrick and SMSD Superintendent Tim Kelly

Brenda Wells

January 7, 2016

Patrick was our security guard here at St. Mary's School for the Deaf for many years. I remember he always had a smile on his face. He was a good man and will be missed.

Jean Cote

January 7, 2016

Our deepest condolences to the family.

annmarie Castillo

January 6, 2016

God bless you Uncle Pat you were the best uncle ever. I will truely miss your smiling face.

January 6, 2016

SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER. yOUR MOM WAS OUR DEAREST FRIEND-dICK AND pATTI bENNETT

Patrick, Anne and Sadie

January 6, 2016

Just relaxing on the porch.

January 6, 2016

Celebrating his 90th Birthday.

January 6, 2016

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