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James Dolan Obituary

DOLAN - James P., Sr., of East Setauket, LI formerly of East Northport, LI; Mendham, NJ and The Woodlands, TX, on February 21, 2008 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Erika (Nee: Schwien). Loving father of Laura Anderson, her husband James, and James P. Dolan, Jr. and his wife Dawn. Dear brother of Thomas C. Dolan and Patricia Alexander. Cherished grandfather of Delanie Avery and Addison Dolan. Friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, Inc., 411 Old Town Rd., Setauket, LI. Visiting Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday 10:30 AM, at St. Patrick's RC Church, Smithtown, LI. Cremation private. www.bryantfh.com.

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Published by Newsday on Feb. 24, 2008.

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Doreen Casey

March 1, 2008

My deepest sympathy to all of you, It has been many years since I have seen you but I do remember your dad & spending time at your house.
You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Doreen Casey ( Dolcemore)

karen starnes

February 27, 2008

laura,jimmy[and families]
i am sending extra prayers from texas to y'all. even though i did not know your family i feel like i did just from our chats. god bless all of you during these hard times wish i was closer so i could have helped..your dad is in heaven having a cup of coffee with mine..hugs karen starnes and family

Philip Tereskiewicz

February 25, 2008

Erika - I first met Jim in New York in the mid - seventies and then had the good fortune to work for him in New Jersey in the late eighties. Of all the qualities he possessed - his intellect, his optimism, his curiosity, his humor - I think his basic humanity is what I will remember most. What good fortune I had in my life to have known Jim. My sympathies at your loss.

Carey & Eileen Gordon

February 24, 2008

We have been friends with Jim and Erika for a long time. From the moment you met Jim, you couldn't help but be inspired by Jim's incredible optimism and enthusiasm for life. His glass was always half full - never half empty. Jim always saw the positive in things rather than any negative.

We have shared many good times with Jim and Erika - be it in Vegas, Florida, Long Island and countless times in Texas.

Those Irish eyes of Jim's were always smiling! He will be so missed, but he leaves us all with many wonderful memories. Jim has definitely left his mark on all of us. We love you, Jim, and will miss you terribly. Carey & Eileen

Mary Dakin

February 24, 2008

Dearest Erika,
Jim was a wonderful person - who brought grace and humor into the lives of so many. We were blessed to have known him. Our prays and thoughts are with you and your family.
love,
Mary and Stephen Dakin

Joe Klis

February 24, 2008

Jim and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your Dad. Jk

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