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for Laurence Behan
Michele Wisinski
April 18, 2002
Sadly missed, deeply respected, Fondly remembered
Wisinski Family, Strong Vincent Class's '83 '85 '86 '87
DEBORAH SANSONE
April 18, 2002
DEAR BEHAN FAMILY, I WILL MISS SEEING HIM AT THE GOLF CLASSIC. HE WAS ALSO MY ENGLISH TEACHER AT STRONG VINCENT. HE WILL BE MISSED.DEBBIE SANSONE
CLASS OF "78'
Heidi Heberle
April 16, 2002
To the Behan family:
I was so shocked to hear of Mr. Behan's passing. He was my 11th grade English teacher. Every student who had him loved him. Mr. Behan was one of the reasons I decided to become a teacher myself. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Heidi Heberle (Strong Vincent class of 1980)
Erin Scully Rush
April 14, 2002
The Behan Family--
My Sincere condolences. Mr. Behan was a great teacher. I had the honor of being in his English class my senior year. He inspired me and so many others. He was one of the kindest most giving people I've ever met. What a wonderful life he had and I feel blessed to known him. My family will keep Mr. Behan and your family in our prayers.
Erin Scully Rush (Strong Vincent, Class of 1982)
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Edward Dickens
April 13, 2002
Truly one of the greatest teachers and human being's god put on this earth. Mr. Behan touched a lot of lives, he will truly be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. I'll never forget room 222 or Mr. Behan.
(Edward Dickens Class of '76)
Mary Beth Wagner
April 12, 2002
Mr. Larry Behan was a teacher of mine at Strong Vincent High School my junior and senior years (1985-1987). I was saddened & disappointed when I heard of his passing, so many students will go through their schooling without the benefit of such an exceptional teacher.
To all who knew him and those who did not, I would like to say... "LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH" he did and will be remembered by all who knew him because of it. With deepest sympathy.
Kevin Rowland
April 12, 2002
What a great teacher. I have many fond memories of his class in my 9th grade year. He will be missed.
Erin Hopkins
April 12, 2002
Mr. Behan was a wonderful teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My deepest condolences.
(Strong Vincent c/o 1999)
Abby Wurst
April 12, 2002
My thoughts and prayers extend to the family of Larry Behan, a beloved man who touched the lives of many. Sincerely, Abby Wurst
Charleen Aydt-Stann
April 11, 2002
It is hard to express the sadness I felt upon learning of Mr. Behan's passing. He was one of the greats and future Strong Vincent students will never have the opportunity to know such excellence.
Charleen Aydt-Stann
Class of 1987
Andrea Galleur
April 11, 2002
Mr. Behan was the best teacher I had at Strong Vincent, he loved being a teacher and that reflected onto his students. His love for what he did made me and many other students want to attend his class. He was a teacher I looked forward to seeing, he always had a smile on his face that put everyone at ease. He will be sadly missed by many including myself. Thank you so much Mr. Behan for making school fun!
Andrea L. Galleur (Class of 1987)
Steve Landon
April 11, 2002
I have fond memories of Larry Behan as a student at SVHS. Larry was an outstanding teacher and an even more outstanding human being. He will be sadly missed by many.
My sympathy and best wishes to his family.
Manuel Hamme
April 11, 2002
Mr. Behan, thanks for being a good teacher to our class. You smile and good, kind nature will be sorely missed. I am glad that I got a chance to have you as a teacher. You and your brother were the best! I wish the best for your family.
Manuel Hamme
Lisa Runser(Hornik)
April 10, 2002
Mr Behan was one of the greatest teachers I had in High School.
Because of him I love reading classic books.
He will be greatly missed.
Dana Earl-Bruno and Joe Bruno Jr
April 10, 2002
My husband and I are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Behan was one of my favoite teachers in high school and we were sad when he left and went to Strong Vincent. I was lucky enough to see him occasionally at the Maennerchor Club where my husband Joe had the priviledge of getting to know him too. He was the epitomy of human kindness and we will always remember him for his bright and smiling face. God graced us with his presence for too short a time, but we are eternally grateful for having the privilege of knowing him at all. God Bless and help you in your time of sorrow.
Sincerly,
Dana and Joe
Philip Romeo
April 10, 2002
I was so sad and shocked to hear of Mr. Behan's passing. He was such a wonderful and kind and funny man. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Behan family. May God bless you all.
Anita Squeglia
April 10, 2002
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Behan family at this time. I wish I could be present to give a hug or hold a hand. God's peace be with you.
Shalom,
Anita & David Squeglia
Beverly Rosswog
April 9, 2002
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at the loss of your husband, father and friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Virgil Tharp
April 9, 2002
To the Behan Family
We were so saddend to learn of Larry's passing.iI just wanted to tell you my story about Larry,We met when i worked at erie beer co.I remember Larry as one of the most kindest men i ever met he allways wore a smile,had a great attitude with people,and would do whatever he could for people.he gave me so many memories that will stay with me forever.Larry was truely a friend that will have a life long impression on me and my family he will be missed dearly.
to (MY FRIEND)god be with you
Virgil & Susan Tharp
Karl Ballard
April 9, 2002
To the Behan Family,
I just want to extend my deepest expression of condolesence
to your family as a teacher, former
business associate, SVHS booster;
but most of all a great friend who
was far and beyond one of the best
people to know for the past 30 years. May GOD lead him to his
heavenly reward where our class will
along with me remember HOW GREAT
THOU ART.
May God Bless You Always,
Laurence D. Behan
Karl Ballard and the Strong
Vincent Class of 1975.
Karl & Francine Ballard
April 9, 2002
To the Behan Family,
We will always keep Lucky Larry
in our prayers for everything he
did for our family. I want to
thank him personally for helping
me help work for Erie Beer for the
past 23 years. We will miss a great
guy who was the BEST.
Bob Ebach
April 9, 2002
It was a pleasure to know Larry. He always had a smile for everyone.
Judy and Rob Arrowsmith
April 9, 2002
We were shocked to hear of Larry's passing. We always had great admiration for Larry. JoAnn and family you are in our prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Jim Maloney
April 9, 2002
Dear JoAnn and Family:
I was sad to hear of Larry's death.
He was a fun classmate and friend. I always looked forward to his humor and charm at Prep reunions. I can picture him now reciting, if not singing, all the words from the R&R songs of the 50's to the Heavenly Host.
chris cooney
April 9, 2002
Dear Josie and family
All of the Chicago Cooney's send their deepest sympathy. Over the years one of the highlights of my visits back home was to stop at "the company" to see Larry and Hiram. He will be missed by all of us who sought him out for an encouraging word and his upbeat attitude about life and family.
Chris
The Mr. Scott A. Palermo Family
April 9, 2002
Mr. Behan- was one of the warmest persons that I have talked with in my life...His kind words will be missed by me as well as many many others. I am so sorry to hear of a good man passing, he is with no more worries. (He taught with my Uncle Mr. Vincent N. DeLuca)
Jack & Sue Stroh
April 8, 2002
God love Larry and all of you.
Our deepest sympathy & prayers.
Jack & Sue
Lori Sue Alexander
April 8, 2002
Mr. Behan was my senior english teach. My most favorite teacher, friend at Strong Vincent. I will remember him always.
Frederick Barry
April 8, 2002
Mr. Behan was a GREAT man and will be sadly missed. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Fred
Linda Coffman
April 8, 2002
We are so very sorry to hear about Larry. we have alot of happy memories of him and Johnny at Erie Beer. Our very deepest regrets on his passing. god Bless
Linda and bill Coffman
Bill Carrick
April 8, 2002
My homeroom teacher for three years, a man I could depend on, look up to, and confide in.
Henry F. Aldrete,Sr.
April 8, 2002
Dear JoAnn,family members and to you John,I can't express my heartfelt deepest sympathy upon hearing this terribly saddened news.May peace be with you and God Bless you and Your Family through this terrible Loss,Hank Aldrete.
Pierre McCormick
April 8, 2002
My condolences. I will remember Larry in my Prayers.
Pierre McCormick Family
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