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Robert WHELAN Obituary
Born May 30, 1925 in Buffalo, NY passed away November 4, 2020. Predeceased by his wife, Jean Butler Whelan; parents, Robert and Dorothy Whelan; and sister, Marjory Harmon. Survived by his children, Michael (Michelle), Patricia (James) Fagan, Kathleen Whelan and Anne Whelan; grandchildren, Theresa (John) Kennedy, Colleen (Jeremy) Crouse and Joseph Fagan, Caroline and Julia Whelan; and great-grandchildren, Madeline and Marian Kennedy. After his service in the Army in WWII, Bob married Jean Butler in 1951. Bob had a career in vocational education, later assisting his wife in their antique business. Bob was member of the New Horizons Band, President of the 13th Armored Division Association, a student at the Osher Institute at RIT, and an avid writer. Bob's Memorial Mass will be held at St. Louis Church in Pittsford, Friday, November 20 at 1 pm. Face coverings and social distancing practices are required. If you would like to attend virtually, a livestream of Bob's funeral Mass will be available at https://stlouischurch.org/live. A video archive of the funeral will be available the following day at www.facebook.com/stlouischurchpittsford/videos. His Memorial Service will be held at a date to be announced. Donations may be made to OSHER at RIT, RIT Office of Development, PO Box 92765, Rochester, NY 14692. For more information, please visit us online at www.JenningsNultonMattleFH.com
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Al Pautler
November 4, 2024
Bob was a former doctoral student and I served as his advisor at the University at Buffalo. We became good friends. Rest well with the Lord my friend.
Steven John McAlpin
November 4, 2024
Dear Bob, I still miss you each day. Imagine that...four years since you left us. I hope that you realized how much I loved you. Rest assured that your family is fine and I try to keep in touch with them. I pray for your eternal soul. Love, Steve
Albert Pautler
November 4, 2021
Wonderful person and student. I served as Bob´s doctoral advisor at the University of Buffalo. Rest In Peace with your wife. God bless you both.
Carol A Hogarth
November 19, 2020
I was fortunate enough to meet this man through my boyfriend Steve McAlpin. We had a very similar situation that I felt very comfortable talking to him about. I know this brought us closer. He was a very special man and will be sadly missed. He touched the hearts of many. My prayers go out to his family.
Gene Clifford
November 18, 2020
My sincere condolences to Bob's family. I know Bob from Osher--especially the Memoirs classes which I have shared with him for a number of terms. He was a great guy and an excellent writer. I was constantly amazed at how active, vigorous, alert and involved he was with everything going on around him. I knew he was 95 years old but he was so vigorous that his death was still a shock to me. I apologize for not attending the Mass this Friday but I believe that because of the pandemic--not only for my sake but for the sake of all others attending--it would be imprudent. I'm pretty confident that Bob would agree with this reasoning. Gene Clifford
Steve McAlpin
November 16, 2020
My deepest condolences to Bob's family who welcomed me as an honorary Whelan. Your dad was the consummate storyteller, mentor, philosopher, and travel buddy. I will miss him greatly. Godspeed brother and best friend.
Albert Pautler Ed. D.
November 15, 2020
I had the pleasure to have Bob as a graduate assistant while he was completing his doctoral degree at the University at Buffalo. Spent enjoyable time with Jean and Bob during his studies. Sorry to say we lost contact as his career moved on in Vocational Education. Bob was always a gentleman and scholar. His was a life well lived and he will be missed by his family and friends. May he rest with his wife and Lord.
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