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Sean CALLANAN Obituary

CALLANAN - Sean T. January 6, 1960 - October 11, 2012; father of Joseph and Matthew Callanan; beloved son of Kathleen (Quinn) Callanan and late Matthew Callanan; dearest brother of Patricia (Roy) Jordan, Michael Callanan, Maureen (Richard) Rogers, Kathleen (Stephen) Pagano, Brian Callanan, Colleen (John) Bohn, Kevin Callanan; dear friend of Lisa Schlotzhauer. The family will be present Sunday from 1-4 PM at JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME (Amherst Chapel) 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy. at North Bailey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 9:30 AM at Newman Center at UB, 495 Skinnersville Rd., Amherst, NY 14226. Memorial contributions may be made to Summit Educational Resources, 150 Stahl Rd., Getzville, NY 14068. Share condolences at www.jerfh.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 13 to Oct. 14, 2012.

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Dick & Solange Bloom

October 20, 2012

Dear Kathy,

We are very sorry to hear of Sean's death. We will keep him and you in our prayers.

October 18, 2012

I just heard the sad news today, Kathy. So very sorry for your loss.
Peace, Maria Testa

October 16, 2012

To all the Callanans, I am so sorry to hear about Sean. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers...
Katherine Lanz Dupra

Gabrielle Sterner

October 16, 2012

My dear friend Kathy and family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I don't know what words will comfort you but please know Sean is in God's loving hands now, and you WILL see him again. Also know there are many people adding your family to their prayers tonight. All our love,
Gabrielle and Todd Sterner and family

Dawn Jordan

October 15, 2012

Celebrating Sean's life the way the Callanan's always do: a dash of Irish sadness mixed with rowdy humor. Wishing you all togetherness and the consolation of each others' arms.
Much love, Dawn Jordan and Ariana Paoletti

October 15, 2012

Dear Kathy...so sorry to hear about your loss...sending thoughts your way...gayle curcio

Jeff & Rosemary Arnone

October 15, 2012

Bless your family and condolences for your loss. Found childhood memories.

Lynne Duguay

October 15, 2012

To all of the Callanans
I have all of you in my prayers at this difficult time. I'm praying that the warm memories of Sean will bring comfort to heavy hearts. So very very sorry for your loss.

Greg Internicola

October 15, 2012

I am so very sorry. Sean was my Union 43 Brother and we worked together a couple times. I am glad I knew him. I will remember him.

Missy Ash-Bailey

October 15, 2012

I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss.My prayers are with you all.

Kathy [Stuart] Dobson

October 15, 2012

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I remember Sean fondly from P.S. #22. God bless the Callanan family.

Duke Duguay

October 15, 2012

Dear Callanan Clan,
My heart goes out to you all at this time.Many memories of our families stories as we grew up.May Sean's stories stay with you always.

October 14, 2012

Kathy, Now a Mother, and a Grandmother myself, I feel your pain. Including Sean, I babysat for your children. My Prayers go out to all of you!({{
Hugs)))

Joseph Brundo

October 14, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Christine DeJac

October 14, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Callanan Family and many friends. Sean will never be forgotten, because he'll always be in our hearts and thoughts!! May you Rest in Peace SEAN.

Maria Callanan

October 14, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Callanan family. I'm so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Sean will be greatly missed.

Jim Brundo

October 14, 2012

May god bless the Callanan family. R.I.P. Sean

John Regensdorfer

October 14, 2012

My prayers and condolences to your family at this time of sorrow. May God bless you Sean!

Barb Battistella

October 14, 2012

Dear Kathy -

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your son Sean. I hope all the memories you have of him will help sustain you and your family through this most difficult time. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Charlotte & Bryan Williams

October 14, 2012

Maureen & Rick and the entire Callanan family, We are so sorry for your loss, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you and you remain in our prayers. Maureen please know I am here for you always and wish I could be there with you.

Tracy Tumiel

October 14, 2012

Sean was a great conversationalist and a hard working man. We will always have fond memories of him.

Tracy and Bruce

Tracy

October 14, 2012

Sean was a wonderful conversationalist and a hard working man. We will always have fond memories of him.

Tracy and Bruce

John Paravalos

October 14, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Debby & George Mangus

October 14, 2012

our deepest sympathy to the whole Callanan family, at this very hard time. May you's find peace knowing Sean will be watching over all of you's.

Angelina Wolf

October 14, 2012

Sorry for your lost.

Geoffrey Seals

October 14, 2012

I was saddened to hear of Sean's passing, may God strengthen Sean's loved one's in this time of sorrow.

Amy Rosier

October 14, 2012

So sorry to hear of Sean's passing. Condolences from our family to yours.

Cynthia and John Hall

October 14, 2012

John and I were so sad to hear about Sean's Passing.We would like his family to know our thoughts and Prayers are with them. words don't seem to help but family and friends ease the lonelieness that comes with such a loss. Please stay together .So many families leave a war in the wake of a death. Be UNITED ,stay in your faith and Pray .RIP Sean. God Bless

Jim Seiler

October 14, 2012

So sorry to hear of Sean's passing, I have so many fond memories of him and your family. He will be greatly missed

Jimi Konids

October 14, 2012

I'am so sorry for your loss,my deepest sympathy. Sean and your whole family were my childhood, thank you and God Bless

Carol Pritchard

October 14, 2012

Sean even though it's been a number of years, you and the rest of the family always in my heart. Your open heart and warm kindness will always be with me. I love you cousin, I will truly miss you.
Love Cousin Carol

Betsy Whissel-Scheelar

October 13, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear about Sean. I have so many memories of your whole family. May god bless you all .

Pamela DiGesare Carter

October 13, 2012

So sorry to hear of Sean's passing. Your entire family is in my prayers.

Maria (Notaro) Martorana

October 13, 2012

The Notaro Family wishes to express our deepest condolences to the Callanan Family . May God wrap His arms around you all during this difficult time .

Brianna Taylor

October 13, 2012

Rest in peace Sean ..Mike&Carol we're so sorry for your loss Love,
Mike,Bri,Gianni,and Santino

Dennis Rodgers

October 13, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Atlas Painting & Sheeting Gus and the crew

October 13, 2012

To the Callanan family. May God bless you all in this time of great loss. Sean is now at peace with his Lord. We will all miss you Sean. From your buddies at the bridge job.

October 13, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 13, 2012

To the Callanan Family, we are sincerely saddened by your loss and will put you in our prayers.
Dan and Nancy Boody

carol juston

October 13, 2012

To Mike,Carol and the Callanan family,there are no words of comfort at this time,I just want you all to know we loved him and will miss him so much. may God bless him and his family. love from all of us here at kates.

Denise Fontana

October 13, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Callanan family. Sean will be greatly missed. After all these years I still feel like I am a part of your family. Always in my heart.

October 13, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Betty (Fontana) Harris.

October 13, 2012

To the Callanan Family,
My sincere condolences on the death of Sean. He was a very loving and caring man and will be greatly missed. Pege

Tina Mancinelli

October 13, 2012

God Bless you Sean.. My prayers go out to the Callanan family.. Mike and Carol love you guys. Sean you are at peace now with our lord Jesus.

Carol Capuano

October 13, 2012

Peace be with Mike and his Family in the time of need. My deepest sympathy for the Callanan family. I will miss you Sean xoxo

Terry and Dawn Rohrback

October 13, 2012

Sean, you were a peaceful soul, all of us who had the honor and privilege of being a small part of your life will be forever saddened. I hope peace finds the Callanan families.

Janine Attardo

October 13, 2012

My heartfelt sympathy to the Callanan family. I have many wonderful childhood memories of all the Callanan's. My prayers are with you.

Pat Kelly

October 13, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

October 13, 2012

Our deepest sympathy for the loss of a great friend, and a wonderful worker! Love the Markos Bahas family

Michelle Lee

October 13, 2012

My Deepest Sympathy to Lisa, & the Callanan Family. It can be so hard to face the first year, but Prayers & Love of all your family and Friends will carry you all through. God Bless you all. Michelle, Mark, Kerri, Shannon, Dominic & Danica.

Grace Jordan

October 13, 2012

To the entire Callanan family,
Please accept my sincere condolences for this unexpected and very sad loss. Sean will be kindly remembered.

Sue Onetto

October 13, 2012

Maureen, So very sorry for your loss. You and all of your family are in my prayers. Sue

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