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Sean Hanofee Obituary
Sean Timothy Hanofee of Liberty, NY, Executive Director of the Lazarus I. Levine Residence Hall at Sullivan County Community College and a lifelong area resident, died Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY with his wife, Rose, at his side. He was 45.
The son of Cheselyn J. Lisecki Hanofee and the late Francis A. "Stretch" Hanofee, he was born June 5, 1964 in Liberty, NY.
Sean earned a Bachelors Degree in Economics from the University of New Haven and an Associates of Science, Engineering Science from SUNY Farmingdale. He was an avid reader with a "soul of gold" who loved to make people laugh.
Sean carried on his dad's legacy as a public servant serving several terms as a Town of Liberty Councilman; he had worked a number of years as District Coordinator for the 98th Assembly District under the leadership of the late Assemblyman Jake Gunther. He had served for many years as a Town of Liberty Democratic Committeeman. He was a member and Trustee of the White Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church where he often made Pastor and friend, Bridgette LeConey, laugh during Sunday services. A wonderful husband, father, son, brother, and friend, Sean will be missed.
Survivors include his wife, Rosemarie Callihan Hanofee, at home; two daughters, Chezzy and Sandra, at home; his mother, Chez of White Sulphur Springs; his brother, Martin Hanofee and his wife, Ellie of Anchorage, AK; and eight nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 27, from 4-8 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Home, West Street at Buckley, Liberty.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 28, at 11 a.m. in the White Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church, Route 52, White Sulphur Springs. The Rev. Bridgette LeConey will officiate.
Burial will be private in the Laurel Hill Cemetery, White Sulphur Springs.
Memorial contributions in Sean's name may be made the the White Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church, PO Box 308, White Sulphur Springs, NY 12787.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home; 845-292-0001 or 845-439-5200 or www.Harris-FH.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sean Hanofee
Greg Rohrback
February 12, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jerry Halpin
February 11, 2010
To the entire Hanofee Family:
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Mike & Jennifer DeFrank
January 29, 2010
May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow.
With our deepest sympathy.
Katherine (Burke) Snyder
January 28, 2010
Dear Hanofee Family;
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Sean was a kind and gentle soul. I will always remember how he would make everyone around him laugh. Sean was a true friend, who was loved by many.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3.5-6)
Debbie McCosco
January 28, 2010
Martin & family,
I am so sorry to hear about Sean's passing. I use to call him Shorty because I only came up to his waist. My husband passed away on January 2nd and Sean was at the Funeral Home for his visitation. Sean was always good to my husband and myself. He always made us laugh.
I am sorry that I did not make it for the visitation or the funeral; but, it was just to soon after my own husband's passing. I just couldn't bear to go to the Funeral Home so soon.
Marty I will always remember when you and Sean played baseball with Darrell. Those were good times.
Rose and Mrs. Hanofee, I have never had the pleasure of meeting you, but my heart goes out to you and the children. They say time heals, but it has been almost four weeks since my husband passed away and I miss him more and more every day. I know that I find a lot of comfort in my family and Darrell's family. It also helps to know that others care.
Laura (Warter) Deschambeault
January 28, 2010
Rose & family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Russ and Kathy Van Loan
January 27, 2010
To Sean's family, our deepest sympathies on your loss. You are in our thoughts.
April McBride
January 27, 2010
Dear Chez, I was heartsick to hear of Sean's passing....life may send people on different paths, but memories are something you keep with you always. You, Martin, Rose and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers....may your faith keep you strong always....
Tim and Mary Killian
January 27, 2010
Chez, Martin, Rose and family,
Mary and I were saddened to hear about Seans passing. He was a great person who always thought about everyone else rather than himself. He was lucky to have touched so many lives with his good work. He will be missed. God Bless you and your family in these difficult times.
Mitch & Mandy Juron
January 26, 2010
To Sean's family and friends;
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
I thank God for the times I had with Sean in this world. I look forward to the time when we are reunited in eternity.
God Bless you all now and always.
January 26, 2010
dear Chez and Family
our heartfelt condolence to all of you. May all your good memories comfort you.
Hanna & Walter klein
Mark & Darlene Edelman
January 26, 2010
Rose and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Sean's passing. May your faith be a shoulder of strength to lean on. We pray that one day that all your memories of Sean, dad will possess a smile. Thinking and praying for you from afar.
Mickey Lucas
January 26, 2010
Dear Chez, Martin, Rose and children,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you. The world is a bit less colorful without Sean in it. We are all blessed to have been friends of Sean. He so easily brightened peoples day. Mom loved him as her own. He had such a gift for making people feel important when he talked to them and for making everyones day better with a good laugh! Oh how we love telling fun stories of Sean's antics from the good old days of youth! We pray that all those memories will be with you during this most difficult time. With much love, Mickey and Bob Lucas
Tina Hanson
January 26, 2010
"A chief event of life is the day in which we have encountered a mind that startled us." unknown author
When we lose someone we love, it seems that time stands still. What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why he left this earth so soon, or why he left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that Sean died, but that Sean LIVED. And that Sean's life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
I will never forget Sean and I will miss him dearly.
My thoughts and my prayers are with you all.
Patti & Fred Knack
January 26, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Richard McCosco
January 26, 2010
To the Hanofee Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sean was an all around great person. May you all be comforted in knowing he is at peace.
Rich
Linda Gozza
January 26, 2010
Words cannot express my sadness in hearing that my childhood friend has passed away. He grew into a very gentle and kind man and he will be missed dearly. My heart and prayers go out to your family. I hope you will find comfort in knowing he was so loved by so many. God bless you and watch over you in these difficult times.
Sandra Dertinger and Family
January 26, 2010
To The Whole Hanofee Family,
I want to say i am so sorry for your lost. I never had the chance to have met Sean, but i do know Rose and she is a wonderful and caring person. I am sure Sean was the same especially to have married her. My heart goes out to you all. You all will be in my prayers so that God may help you through these tough times. I love you Rose, anything you or the Hanofee family need i am here.
January 25, 2010
To The entire Hanofee family,
I am so sad to hear that Sean is no longer with us. I am a grandchild of the Gozza family and Sean was always like another uncle to me. He was always so funny and was always interested in what ever you were saying. He had the biggest heart of anyone that I know. Rose my heart goes out to you and your children I only wish you the best from this day forward. God rest his soul.
Christina Gabel Williams
Jerry & Jenn Peabody
January 25, 2010
Dear Rose,
Sean was a gifted storyteller. He was a very engaging speaker when describing his many experiences.
Although we have lost touch these past few years, you and Sean were never far from our thoughts. There is nothing that we can say that will help, but there may be something we can do. We are here for you and your girls. We are always available.
Celina Hundley
January 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hanofee family. Sean was a great guy and will be greatly missed.
With deepest sympathy
The family of James Lavelle
Jodi Fiddle-Lieberman
January 25, 2010
To the entire Hanofee family,
When I think of Sean,I envision his warm,infectious smile. That smile always brightened someones day. Remember his smile and how much he loved you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Kim and David Litwak
January 25, 2010
Dear Mrs. Hanofee, Rose,Martin and the entire family,
Our sincere condolences to you all during this sad time. Sean was a classmate who touched us all. His practical jokes, and way of making us all laugh, is something that will always be remembered, and thought of fondly. We have so many great memories of him. Please know that we are praying for you all, and for Sean too.
Thank you for sharing him with us all.
Barbara DuBois
January 25, 2010
You don't know me, but your Sean was very comforting to me when my husband passed away a year ago. He never hesitated to go out of his way to say hello and share a few words with us. Sean's father was one of the first people we met when we came here 40 years ago and Clayton and I always commented on how alike they were. Gentle, caring people. May your memories bring you comfort and know that he will always be with you.
Stephanie Cinquemani-Matarasso
January 25, 2010
Dear Chez and family,
I am heart sick to hear of Sean's passing.
Sean will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
I will always remember his warm, smiling and loving ways. Even as a young boy he weas a shining star!
My heartfelt sympathy is with all of you at your time of sorrow.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Larry, Jen, and Megan
January 25, 2010
Rose, Chez, Marty and Ellie,
There are no words to express our sorrow. He was one of a kind, and we are all better people for having known him. We keep you in our hearts and prayers, always.
Albert James
January 25, 2010
To the entire Hanofee family: Sean was a family member and well loved friend. He will always be remembered in our heart and our soul. May God Bless You and keep you strong.
Denise Watson
January 25, 2010
To the Hanofee Family,
We are so sorry for your loss of Sean,
he was always there for any one who needed him. Such a great loss to our community. Sean will be truly missed.
Sincerely,
Denise & Michael Watson
Sarah Monzo
Ricardo & Veronica James
January 25, 2010
Dear Rose, Mrs. H., Martin, and the entire family:
Our heartfelt condolences during this time of loss. Sean was a special person, with a true heart of gold. He will be missed by everyone whom he touched. I, like so many others, am extemely blessed to have endless memories of the extremely fun times shared with Sean. Please know that my family is praying for you, and we send our love, in hopes that you will find comfort and strength.
Stephen Lavelle
January 25, 2010
Dear Rose, Chez, and Sandra: So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pam Casscles-Miller
January 25, 2010
It was with great sadness to receive the news of Sean's passing yesterday. Sean was a "gem with many interesting facets" - a pleasure to know and a grand fellow in so many unique ways. My thoughts are home with all that loved Sean and cherished his life. My prayers and thoughts to each of you during this very difficult time.
Lisa Yager
January 25, 2010
Even though we've never met, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sean touched so many lives with his unique, kind, and unconditional spirit. May God comfort all of you in this devastating time and may fond memories ease your grief as time passes. May Sean's heavenly journey home be welcomed and comforted by the caring souls of family and friends who have gone before him. May he find rest and peace in the Good Lord's presence.
Deepest sympathy.
Debra Magid & Michael Lofaro
January 25, 2010
We extend our sincere condolences to the entire Hanofee family. Sean was truly a gentle giant with a contagious smile. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Colleen DeCiel *Hamlin
January 25, 2010
Never put a question mark where God has placed a period. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Sean. He was a great man with a warm spirit. And brought much laughter to every situation.
Joyce Salimeno
January 25, 2010
Dear Chez, Rosemarie & Family. I was so sorry to read of the loss of your beloved Sean and send deepest sympathy. May you all be blessed with peace & comfort always. With prayers and love, Joyce Salimeno
Francine Sunshine
January 25, 2010
Dear Rose, Chez & Sandra
Oh my gosh I am so very sorry. I know my Dad, Morton, joins me in sending our sincere condolences. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this terrible time. Please know we love you.
Francine Sunshine
cliff mccosco
January 25, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Denise Shelley
January 25, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you at this sad time. Sean was always a great friend to all who knew him and to those who did not. He was always there for you in a time of need. May you find peace knowing that he is in a better place. My prayers are with you all !!
Helene, Mike, & Mia Laurenti
January 25, 2010
Rose, Chezzy & Sandra-
All our love goes out to you right now.
Kath
January 25, 2010
Rose,and family,
I'm so sorry your going through this terrible time. I will pray for you and the girls.
Aimee Edelman-Pittaluga
January 25, 2010
Rose & family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Tanya Wallace
January 25, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Sean's family...He will sorely be missed...we've truly lost one of the best.
mary morana
January 25, 2010
My sincere sympathy and prayers go to all the Hanofee Family. Sean will be truly missed by everyone. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jaime Latimer
January 25, 2010
Dear Hanofee Family
I am so sorry to hear about Sean. He was a very good friend of my mothers (Barbara Latimer) whom he now joins in heaven. He was a WONDERFUL man and I will miss him so terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Tim & Terri Pellam
January 25, 2010
We will never forget his kindness and his loyalty to friendship. We drew strength from him and will never forget him. The entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jacki Gabriel
January 25, 2010
Rose and family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kitt Potter
January 25, 2010
My sweetest sympathies to Rose and family. Sean was a great guy and we will miss him. You are in my heart and prayers.
Kitt Potter
Deborah Manley
January 25, 2010
Dear Rose and family, I am hearsick over Sean's passing and although I only met you once, I feel I know you. Sean always talked about you and his girls with the greatest fondness. My deepest and sincerest sympathy goes out to you. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed by all of us who knew him on the Liberty Democratic Committee.
Kim Tulp
January 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marc & Jennifer Friedland
January 25, 2010
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
kay kelly bogdan
January 25, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Chez, Rosie and
the girls, brother Martin and his family.
My prayers will be with you.
Beverly O'Hearn-Dill
January 25, 2010
To the Hanofee Family,
I am devistated to hear of Sean's passing. He was such a delight and was always part of our family. My sincere sympathy and prayers go to you all. Always remember the wonderful times you all shared that will help you through this grave loss.
Barry&Kathy Klein/Willson
January 25, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Amanda Chipman
January 25, 2010
To Rose, Chezzy and Sandra you are in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories bring you comfort and the love of family and friends support you during this time of grief. Sean was a wonderful man and will be missed greatly.
Patty & Mickey Mullen
January 25, 2010
Rose and Family,
We are terrible sorry for your loss. Sean was one of a kind, who always had a hug and pleasant words for me. You are all in our thoughts and prayers!!! He will really be missed.
Clarence & Maureen Barber
January 25, 2010
May you feel the love of your friends and family at this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
January 25, 2010
Dear Rose
Paul and I are deeply sadened to hear
about Sean.
He was always so sweet, as you are.
Although we are not able to attend, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Much love
Paul and Alice Edelman
Monica & Arthur Grossinger
January 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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