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for Michael Mullane
Jim & Mary Gallagher & Family
February 2, 2002
To the Mullane Family,
Condolences from another "old" Irish dancing family. We have many fond memories of your family, including both Chicago & California feis'.
Gail Ann Levis
January 22, 2002
Jean, Mike, Mary Alice, Peggy and Billy and the Costello-Mullane clan:
Again, our hearts and prayers to you and all through these next weeks. We'll remember Chris as the "behind the scenes" person who was always hustling to make the stages safe for the feis dancers and for the "connection" he seemed to have for those dearest to him.
Jean, 39 years of marriage...you two are truly a testament to what the Sacrament of Marriage should mean.
Distance makes it hard for us to wrap our arms around you or to share our tears of saddness.
In faith and spirit from the Quad Cities...your friends,
LeRoy, Gail Ann and Michael Levis
Paul O'Shaughnessy
January 16, 2002
Dear Mullane Family
I was shocked when I heard that Chris had gone,I will always remember him as a kind and caring person,and all the times he showed Kevin and I around Chicago last year were joys to behold as we had such a good time when he was around.My prayers and deepest symphaties go out to you all.
Rgds
Paul.
Lauren Matzkin
January 10, 2002
Dear Mike, Mary Alice, Billy & Peggy,
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He was the epitome of a perfect, irish dad. Always helping you guys out, doing anything he could to keep the Mullane Academy strong. Anytime I saw him, he was always smiling. His smile could cheer anybody up. At school before class we pray, and they ask us if we have any special intentions. I wanted to let you know I pray for your family everytime. I hope my prayers work and that you will be okay.
A Mullane Dancer *
January 10, 2002
Chris was a wonderful man, always involved with dancing. My heart goes out to Mike, Peggy, Bill, Mary Alice, and all their familes.
Maryrose Conway
January 10, 2002
I would like to offer my sympathies to the Mullane family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Maryrose
Una Provenzano
January 9, 2002
Mrs. Mullane, Mike, Mary Alice, Billy & Peggy,
I was shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Mullane. He was such a wonderful, friendly and lively man! As busy as he was, he always made time for a big smile and a "Hello!". He will be sorely missed. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Carrie, Dan, Meaghan & Rory Cusack
January 9, 2002
In our busy, hectic, lives, too often you see families grow apart, pursueing different interests. The Mullane family truely found a way to keep themselves together; and that had to due to a strong and loving anchor and role model. My deepest condolenses to all of your family. We were just talking about Mr. Mullane (my kids thought of him more as 'Grandpa' Mullane since they are the same age as some of the grandkids) after the skating party, about how active he is (was) and always smiling. He was the essence of 'when Irish eyes are smiling'. Our prayers are with you all.
David Velasco
January 9, 2002
I am writing to say how sorry I am that Mr. Mullane died. He was such a nice man. My dad doesn't know much about the Irish dancing but Mr. Mullane made him feel welcome when my dad offered to help set up stages at the oirechtas.Mr. Mullane was always helping. I feel bad for Mike,Mary Alice, Peggy and Billy because they will miss him a lot. I guess he helped make them a strong team like the Mullane Dance Academy. I am sure he is very proud of his family.
Alyssa Bardales
January 8, 2002
I am very sad about Mr.Mullane. He was a very nice person. He was always happy and it was contagious to everybody who saw him. I know that his happiness made many others happy too and that it will stay in their hearts forever. In dancing Mike, Mary Alice, Peggy, and Billy might work us hard but they make it fun while we work.That reminds me of Mr.Mullane he was smiling even when he was working. I am not exactly sure what to say to make the Mullanes feel better so i will just say I am SO sorry and you are all in my heart and in my Prayers.
Joe Hartnett
January 8, 2002
We are sad to hear of Mr. Mullane's death. Getting to know him for the first time at the oireachtas was an honor. He was a hardworking man, no time for talk, he would just get the job done. But when it was all done, you would find out that he was a wonderful and kind-hearted man whose family meant everything.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
The Hartnett Family
ALICIA & MOM, DAWN HYNES
January 8, 2002
DEAR MULLANE FAMILY,
OUR FAMILY WAS STUNNED AND SO SADDENED TO LEARN OF MR. MULLANE'S PASSING. AS THE OTHER LETTERS HAVE STATED, HE WAS SUCH AN ANCHOR TO MULLANE ACADEMY. IT WAS JUST ASSUMED IF THERE WAS AN IRISH DANCE OCCASION, MR. MULLANE WAS THERE.... ALWAYS DOING SOMETHING, SWEEPING, BUILDING A STAGE, HELPING WITH THE KIDS, RUNNING ERRANDS OR DELIVERING MESSAGES. HE ALWAYS HAD A HAND IN THE SUCCESS OF ANY EVENT.
WE WERE ALL VERY BLESSED FOR HAVING KNOWN THIS WONDERFUL MAN.
FROM THE FIRST DAY MY DAUGHTER, ALICIA, STARTED WITH MULLANE, SHE WAS SWEPT UP IN THE ENTHUSIASM, TRUE LOVE OF THE DANCE & SENSE OF "FAMILY". NEVER ONCE HAVE WE FELT LIKE OUTSIDERS. THIS, I'M SURE, COMES FROM BOTH MR. & MRS. MULLANE'S INFLUENCE ON KEEPING FAMILY TIES STRONG - WHETHER IT BE IMMEDIATE OR EXTENDED ACADEMY FAMILY. MR. MULLANE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE & HANDSHAKE FOR EVERYONE. I DON'T KNOW HOW HE MANAGED, BUT HE NEVER FORGOT A FACE. HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED BY ALL THAT HAD THE HONOR OF KNOWING THIS TERRIFIC MAN.
Joan Bourke
January 8, 2002
Although I didn't know Chris well, I feel I knew him well enough to realize we have lost a kind and generouse gentleman. The last time I saw him, he was sweeping off a stage at the Chicago Oireachtas. There were easily 25 young men standing around who could have done the job -- anyone of them 25 years younger. But, we know who was doing the job -- partly because there was a job to do so he just did it, and mostly because it was an event that involved his family. I've seen him with grandchildren crawling over him, driving a van load of dancers, giving a pat on the back to a scared dancer, and arm wrestling an older dancer who thought he was pretty tough. And always, with a smile. He will surely be missed.
My sympathies to all the family
Kathleen McGinty
January 8, 2002
I am very sorry for your loss. I know your father will be greatly missed. He was such a strong presence in the world of Irish dancing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathleen
larry carroll
January 8, 2002
To the Mullane family,
You are in my prayers.I will always remember Chris as a quiet man who was always working 'behind' the scenes. His work ethic and morals has been passed through his children. I hope more people follow in his footsteps and beleive actions speak louder than words. I will forward a mass card in the near future.
Love,
Larry,Jenny,Kylie and Sean Carroll
52 Diamond Lane
Howell,NJ 07731
Shannon B. Sweeney
January 7, 2002
My mom said to rite a letter to say I was sorry about mr mULLANE.i SAD that he had to die so fastly.my dads brother DECLAN died so quickly to, and my dad was crying about his brother. i sat by your uncle at church. HE LOOKS LIKE YOUR DAD. and he was crying just like my dad did when his brother got drowned.Ifelt sad to see big people cry.
i I am making a book for my school .it is dUE tuesday. I called the book WHY CANT HEAVEN JUST CLOSE FOR THE HOLIDAYS? I WROTe about your dad and my mommy s auntie mary,she died to,on newyear's eve. god shouldnt not take those good peole to heaven over CHRISTMAS TIME..it is too sad for there familys.
i hope you will still have an irish dancing school.even if im not so good.. and then where would my brother go for dancing.shane is very pretty good.
bye ShAnnon Bridget SWEENEY
Shane Sweeney
January 7, 2002
I am very sorry about Mr.Mullane.In church on Sunday, before my mom told me what happened,they prayed for people that died.The first name they said was Michael Mullane. Me and my sister got so scared and sad. I was so happy that it wasn't you,Michael, but we are still so sad that it had to be your dad.
Tell Mary Alice and Billy and Peggy that we are sad about their dad, too. And your mom.
Shane Sweeney
Colin Sweeney (Shannon & Brendan)
January 7, 2002
To the Mullane family,
We are so sad about Mr. Mullane's death. I feel bad for Mrs. Mullane Mike, Mary Alice, Billy, & Peggy. But especially all the grandkids. They will all miss him so much. Anyone who's ever been around Irish Dancing will miss him, too. I realized just how much he was involved with dancing when I helped my dad set up for the Oireachtas this year.Just like my own Grandpa,he seemed to be good at any job he did.
Sincerely, Colin Sweeney
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