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Memories and Condolences
for Sean Flannery
Victoria
May 10, 2006
Sean, one year has come and gone since your passing. Though I didn't write on that day, know you were in my mind and heart. You are missed.
January 3, 2006
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Sean. I love you and miss you so much. We all do.
December 27, 2005
I hope you found peace this Christmas, Seanie. Love you.
November 16, 2005
Thinking of you and missing you on your birthday this weekend, Sean... Wish you were here.
October 17, 2005
October 17, 2005
Victoria Pitcher
August 26, 2005
From time to time I come to visit this book to gather strength with basic day to day things. Sean you remain a teacher and a inspiration. I thank you.
Carolyn Livengood
May 31, 2005
To the Flannery family:
I didn't know Sean but I wish I had because if he was as warm, friendly, and fun as his sister Jennifer then I would have liked him very much. I worked with Jennifer at the original San Mateo Times and the last time I saw her was at a coffee shop in Half Moon Bay. Judging by Sean's obituary, she is a married woman now. I'd love to see her again and especially to express my deepest sympathy. She always talked highly of her family.
I believe in the words I read once on a sympathy card:
"Seashells remind us that every passing life leaves something beautiful behind. May beauty live on in your memories and bring you peace."
With heartfelt sympathy to all the Flannery family,
Carolyn Livengood
(half Irish myself!)
Chris, Denise, Alexis and Tyler Lundquist
May 25, 2005
Sympathies, thoughts and prayers to you all.
Much love and friendship.
mario biancalana
May 24, 2005
Our deepest sympathies, prayers and love in this difficult time.
Love,
Mrs. B. and Mario Biancalana
May 23, 2005
Dympna Flannery
May 20, 2005
My cousin Sean, i knew mainly as a boy.My memories of living with the Flannery's when we first moved from Ireland were filled with good times.Sean was the joker of the family and always had some sort of scheme up his sleeve...usually having to do with making a profit.He was always so positive in life.Definitely had a big heart.I'm glad I was able to see him at my sister's wedding.He was still the same Sean, just all grown up.
i have been carrying his memorial picture in my wallet since the funeral, so that everytime I need money I will remember his beautiful soul and what a great entrepreneur he was.
i love you Sean and miss you deeply.
Love your cousin,
Dympna Flannery
Fergus O'Boyle
May 20, 2005
I only had the privilege of meeting my cousin Sean on one occasion when he visited Ireland some years ago. I remember thinking to myself crikey what a fine young fella - the Irish girls will be mad after him..... i'm saddened and sorry I wont get to meet him again.
(Hopefully you will all take comfort in the knowledge that his uncle Fergus is keeping an eye on him up there for you.)
Sharon Diskin
May 20, 2005
To Jen, Martina and Lisa, I was so so sorry to hear the news about Sean. I'm sorry I never got to meet Sean and from reading all the beautiful messages already entered into this guest book there is no doubt he was a special guy. I'm sure he will be deeply missed and I just wanted to extend my condolences to you and the rest of your family. My thoughts are with you. Love Sharon
Victoria Pitcher
May 12, 2005
As I write, tears are falling down my cheeks. The shock is over, the sorrow and reality are setting in. Such a handsome, kind, gentle, loving soul gone at such a young age. Though I have only been around the Flannery "Clan" for 6 years, you left a lasting impression. Never will I forget your Irish eyes, big smile and laugh. I wish I could have done more to help. Rest in peace dear Sean and know you touched many lives, some you may have never realized. I pray there is an "Angel" in heaven waiting for you. The fight is over, breath peacefully and know you are loved and missed. To the Flannery Clan, especially my "sistas", words can not express my great sorrow of this news. Please know Mark and I send our condolences. Our prayers are will all of you.
Deborah McGrath
May 11, 2005
I'll always remember Sean as a young boy when he lived around the corner from us in Burlingame. He was a kind, polite and cosiderate young child, with the most beautiful smiling Irish eyes. Our prayers go out to his family and friends. The McGrath Family
Jessica Seifer
May 9, 2005
Sean Flannery was the most gentle and sincere person I have met to this day. We met through friends at OLA when in middle school, and continued to be good friends in high school and there on after. We used to talk about when he lived around the corner from me and his older sisters used to babysit for me. We had little nicknames for eachother that we made up in class when we were bored during math. He was my first kiss in seventh grade!
Sean was a positive person who never had anything bad to say about anyone. It is people like him that inspire me to be a better person. His memory will always be with me.
I send my deepest sympathies to the Flannery family.
Laura Carey
May 9, 2005
Hearing the news that Sean had passed was so shocking. Sean had travelled to Ireland with my brother Kieran after graduating, and stayed with us for alot of that time. To say that Sean was the sweetest, kindest most honest person is an understatement. I'll always remember Sean and Kieran arriving at the front door soaking wet and giggling in the middle of the night, after a midnight swim in the Shannon River. I know he will be sorely missed by his family and friends my prayers and thoughts are with you. We'll never stop thinking about the fun we had when you stayed with us. It was such a pleasure to know you. xxLaura Carey.
Cathy Gamlen
May 7, 2005
Sean,
Although I never met you personally, I lived for many years near your cousins. I heard your name many times. God Bless you, dear Sean. I know how much you will be missed.
Cathy Gamlen
Jack Burrous
May 6, 2005
Sean you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I think I may have given you your first haircut. You were always such a wonderful, warm, and excitable boy that grew into a wonderful young man through the years. To your family, whom I think I knew all of them, you will be missed. I am so glad you were a part of my life and will always cheerish and remember you as being one of my own. I pray for your entire family at this time and will always remember them and your bright smile. Jack Burrous of Jack's Barber Shop
Paul O'Connor
May 6, 2005
God Bless the family and friends of Sean. You are in my prayers.
Joan Galdamez
May 6, 2005
I found myself at the Flannery house weekly during my teenage years, when Sean was just a boy. And what a sweet, funny boy he was--with that big smile of his and those stunning blue eyes. I remember him as a kindhearted soul always up for a good laugh.
One thing we laughed about back then was about one of my fingers being particularly long and skinny, which just so happened to be my middle finger, making it that much more funny. Well, I hadn't seen Sean in probably a year or two and then I saw him at Jen's house and what was the first thing that he asked me? "Hey show me that really long finger!!" And of course I did...Well, we had a good laugh over it. He always had a good sense of humor.
My hope for Sean is that he has found peace and somehow knows that people loved and appreciated him for the kindhearted man that he was.
For the Flannery family, I hope you will find peace in knowing that you did everything humanly possible for him, always with great love and dedication.
With love,
Joan Galdamez
Colette L'Heureux
May 6, 2005
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura Martin
May 6, 2005
I really didn't know sean that well, but I had him in my history class in high school he sat in front of me and we would talk all the time I copied off his homework a few times I thought he was a great guy, always had a smile on his face and was always telling jokes... RIP Sean you will be missed
Amanda Walter
May 6, 2005
Sean touched so many people in so many ways, more that I believe he knew. Wherever Sean was, a good time, a smile, and a laugh always followed. He had a way of making everyone feel welcome and loved, leaving his mark on everyone's heart.
My thoughts and prayers go out to friends and family.
Sean, may angels lead you in.
Jennifer Giovanola
May 6, 2005
Your family is in my prayers.
Seamus Rafferty
May 5, 2005
In Memory of Sean Thomas Flannery
It can be easy to describe a man but you can never really describe his soul. Especially when this soul reached so many people, incessantly changing the way we feel and think. Sean's compassion and understanding gave us a sense of well being, a feeling that made us feel wanted. I know that during the time I had spent with Sean, I felt that I had a friend, even though we were a few years apart. I looked up to him in so many ways as a young teenager, admiring his hardwork and determination in whatever he did, whether it was making pizzas or just telling a story to give us a good laugh. He told stories like a real Irishman and I will always remember him for those laughs. Before I had really known Sean, he had put in a good word for me, helping me get my first job. At this particular job, Sean was like lightening. I was overwhelmed at Sean's work ethic and learned a lot from him. As much as Sean worked hard, he knew how to enjoy himself. His cool and keen attitude let you know he was relaxed and this was something I sometimes tried to emulate, admiring his expressive but subtle style. I don't think Sean ever considered me as one of his closest friends, but he seemed to be excited when he learned I had moved to his new hometown, as was I. Our time together here in Sacramento was very brief but seemed refreshing. I wish it could have lasted even the most scant bit longer as we all wish, but the times we all had with him in the past now seem that much sweeter. My family and I want to wish Michael, Patrick, Christina, Carmel, Lisa, Jennifer, Patrick Jr. and Martina the very best and want them to know that they are all in our prayers. God Bless. We will miss you, Sean.
To everyone who reads this:
May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Stephanie Azzopardi
May 5, 2005
I know that no words can comfort those who loved Sean.. I just want you all to know family, friends, that I am praying for him- and for you all.
All my love and more,
Stephanie
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