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Michael Culhane Obituary
Greece: Peacefully, September 21, 2007, surrounded by his loving family, at age 78. Predeceased by his daughter, Barbara. Survived by his devoted wife and nurse, Kay; his Irish clan, Mary Jo (Kevin) Maguire, Susie (Tim) Jackson, Mike (Linda), Pat (Tina), Katie (Jeff) Hibbard, and Danny; 19 grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Sheila Culhane, Dorothy and Helen Rombaut; brother-in-law, Paul (Midge) Rombaut; several nieces and nephews; special caregivers, Kim, Vicki, and Mark. Mike was a 1942 graduate of Holy Rosary School, a 1946 graduate of Aquinas Institute, and a 1957 graduate of St. John Fisher College. He was a Korean War Veteran, and an avid Yankees fan.
Friends may call Wednesday, 2-4, 7-9 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between English and Latta). Funeral Mass, 11:00 AM Thursday, at St. Lawrence Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lifetime Care, 3111 Winton Road South, 14623, or St. Lawrence Church Building Fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Culhane
Jack and Margaret Sayre
September 30, 2007
Kay,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are so happy to have spent some time with you and Mike over the past few summers.
Bernie and Ro Updike
September 27, 2007
Kay
Just wanted you to know you are on our minds and in our prayers. Will call next week
Peace
Bernie and Ro
Keith Rombaut
September 26, 2007
Aunt Kay & Family,
On behalf of my mother Helen and our entire family our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so very thankful we were able to attend the Rombaut family reunion last year and see all of you.
Uncle Mike singing then brought back so many wonderful memories, the family gathered at christmas time his voice filling the air. He will be in our thoughts always.
All Our Love to you and your family
Dave & Ann Priest
September 25, 2007
Kay, We have not known you and Mike that long and yet it seems like it has been forever. WE enjoyed your visit to Schalamar Creek and the Old Farts picnic's has aways been a sharing experience, glad you came this year.
We love you, our prayers are with you, and your family.
Love, Dave & Ann Priest
Jeanmary, Michael Day and Girls
September 25, 2007
Aunt Kay and all my cousins,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May all the wonderful memories of family gatherings be with you all always. I will never forget one day at the lake, when I was about 10, I told Uncle Mike I liked his fish shirt he was wearing and he gave it to me! I will miss hearing him sing "Danny Boy"
Love and God Bless you all,
September 24, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers....with my most sincere sympathies.....Sally(McMahon) Owen
Lindsey Faber
September 24, 2007
I knew this day was approaching but it is never easy to say farewell for now to someone you love. Thank you for the wonderful memories I have in my heart of the Culhane clan. Mike was always so very kind to me and took me in like family. I'll always remember you all with great joy. Danny Boy will only have his tender voice attached in my memories no matter who is standing before me singing the song. I love you all and wish you peace.
Irish blessings,
Love, Lindsey
Dorie and Mike McMahon
September 24, 2007
Where have the years gone, Our Dear Culhane Family? So many memories! Wonderful memories to have in our hearts, forever! Our fires brought us together as one, making a difficult time, a fun time together! Mike has been such a part of our memorable times with his laughter, his singing and good nature. Our love and sympathy to you, Kay, and your wonderful family!
Mike and Dorie McMahon
Pat Weber
September 24, 2007
Dan -
My heart goes out to you and your family at this most difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane Corby Wood
September 24, 2007
To Kay and family,
I just wanted to extend my sympathies on behalf of my brothers, Danny and Larry Corby, and myself. Our parents, Bud and Evie, are both gone now but I recall stopping at the Rombaut's cottage when Dad would take a cruise around Conesus Lake from our cottage on Mac Pherson's Point.
I also recall hearing Mike's smooth, mellow voice singing Danny Boy at wedding receptions and other events.
The last I saw your family was when my son, Jeffery Shearing, bought your home on Augustine St. in Rochester circa 1994. They have since sold it and moved to Naples, NY.
Please accept my sympathies on behalf of our side of the Corby family.
Kris Knight
September 23, 2007
Kay and Family- Mike was a big part of our families' life growing up and I have some very happy memories with the Culhanes in them.
My deepest sympathy in this very hard time.
All my love...
Molly (McMahon) Fleishman
September 23, 2007
I have such fond childhood memories of the many times I spent at the Culhane home. Mr. Culhane, you raised a wonderful family and that is the measure of a man. My prayers are with each of you wonderful people.
Kathy Spitz
September 23, 2007
Gary and Kathy Spitz send prayers and thoughts to Susie and her family. We wish so that we could be there now. Take solice in knowing that God is now holding your Dad in the palm of his hand.
Patty Schreiner
September 23, 2007
Dear Aunt Kay and All,
We offer our Love and Prayers to you at this time af loss of Uncle Mike. I remember growing up and at all family times the joy he always had to offer to everyone and his beautiful singing. He will greatly be missed. All our Love, Patty & Andy and family
Meg Culhane-Nielsen
September 23, 2007
Dearest Uncle Mike,
The one most beautiful gift I will always treasure is your wonderful singing voice at those family get-togethers. Danny Boy is written on my heart as only you can sing it.
Thankyou. Say hi to Daddy. Love, Meg
Helen O'Meara
September 23, 2007
Kay,you are in my thoughts at this sad time,but Mike will always be in your heart.
Much love,
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