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http://obits.masslive.com/obituaries/masslive/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=133877917

George W. Apgar (1918-2009)

George W. Apgar 1918-2009 SOUTH HADLEY – George W. Apgar of East St. died Friday, October 2, 2009. He was born in New York, NY, February 19, 1919, son of the late Grover C. and Catherine (Dwyer) Apgar. He was educated in the New York schools, attended Manhattan College, and served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army in WWII. He founded Apgar Contractors, Inc. in 1977, where he worked until his retirement.

He enjoyed family camping, fishing and sailing, traveling, including trips to his mother’s birthplace, Ireland and to Florida. He loved to dance, he sang with the Springfield Symphony, played bridge fearlessly, and in his later years wrote poetry. He was a fan of the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox.

He leaves his wife of 66 years, Eleanor (O’Reilly) Apgar, daughters Jean C. Langevin of Springfield and E. Mary Apgar of Hadley, sons William M. Apgar and his wife Cynthia of Medway and George W. Apgar, Jr. and his wife Ingrid of South Hadley, ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many friends especially at Hubert Place. His daughter Anne P. Apgar predeceased him in 1999.

George’s funeral will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Ryder Funeral Home, 33 Lamb St., South Hadley followed by burial in Evergreen Cemetery, South Hadley. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the South Hadley Council on Aging, 45 Dayton St., South Hadley, MA 01075. RYDER FUNERAL HOME 533-1735

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Apgar, George W. [MCatnd] [JR: Attendees recognized on the theory "if it's important to some to mention in an obit, then we can spare a few prayers".]

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/yaq3rmn

[JR: We know that the Depression and WW2 disrupted lives. A 66 year marriage sounds "Jasper-ish" to me. And, any one who rooted for the Dodgers couldn't be too bad.]

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http://www.legacy.com/Atlanta/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=131464321

Patrick F. O’Sullivan

O’SULLIVAN, Maj. Patrick “Pat” Major Patrick F. O’Sullivan was born to John and Jane O’Sullivan of Queens, New York City. He was the youngest of three children and the only American born member of his family, He attended Manhattan College and worked as a law clerk while preparing for a career in law. During the Korean conflict, he enlisted in the Air Force where he worked as a mechanic, a navigator, a pilot, and instructor pilot during his twenty year career. Too tall for fighters, he flew C123′s, C130′s and many other aircraft, He served his country proudly flying combat missions in the Vietnam War, He was stationed at Naha, Okinawa, Japan, and flew in and out of bases in Southeast Asia, Pakistan and Europe, Patrick retired from the Air Force and continued with his education earning a degree in economics from his beloved alma mater, Ohio State University. He earned a business degree from Central Michigan University and his MBA from Georgia State University. He worked in personnel in the civilian world and taught accounting classes at DeKalb College before starting his career as a civilian with the United States Army. Handling budget concerns and contracting for the U. S. Army, Pat spent the next twenty-one years traveling to Puerto Rico, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan and many other locations in the Middle East, He earned the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service and was honored by General Tommy Franks who presided over his second retirement.

Patrick was a devoted husband and father. He passed away quietly at home August 14, with his beloved wife of 46 years at his side. He is survived by his wife, Emily, his daughter Patricia, his two sons, John and Michael, his granddaughter Zadie Elizabeth, his son-in-law Eddy, Maureen, Geoffrey, Kathleen, and Kevin, nieces and nephews of New York. In Ireland, he is survived by nieces and nephews, Mary, Deidre, Gay, William, Kieran, Brendan and many grand nieces and nephews, In addition to family,

Pat cherished the many loving and loyal friends he made around the world. Family and friends will honor Patrick’s life at a memorial to be announced at a later date, In lieu of flowers, the family requests Patrick’s memory to be honored with donations for a cancer research organization or contributions to a financial aid scholarship for a faculty student or student of military parents at Woodard Academy of College Park, Georgia. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, 3705 Highway 78, Snellville, GA. 30078

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O’Sullivan, Patrick F. [MCatnd]

[JR: Attendees recognized on the theory "if it's important to some to mention in an obit, then we can spare a few prayers".]

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/oxpq4k

[JR: I wonder what MC's impact. I see some characteristics: 46 year marriage, lifetime of national service, life long learner, and ends with a scholarship. Makes me wonder. Make me humble.]

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http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/529737.html

Dr. Gordon B. Olson

Oct. 19, 1924-June 30, 2009

POSTED: July 4, 2009

Dr. Gordon B. Olson, 84, former Minot State University president, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, during a brief stay in a Minot nursing home.

Gordon was born Oct. 19, 1924, at Almont, the oldest of four children of B.T. and Hulda (Monson) Olson. He attended rural schools in Morton County and graduated from Almont High School. He attended a year at Jamestown College, before enlisting with the U.S. Army during World War II. He honorably served his country in the Pacific Theatre of the war, including the Luzon Campaign in the Philippines. He participated in the Army Specialist Training Program, which trained doctors, dentists and engineers. It was through this program that Gordon attended the University of Alabama, Manhattan College in New York, and Syracuse University in New York.

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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mercurynews/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=127087048

Joseph Thomas Kennelly

Joseph Thomas Kennelly Was born on September 18, 1918 to John and Mary Kennelly of Bronx, NY. He attended All Hallows High School followed by Fordham and Manhattan Colleges in NY. His education was interrupted by military service where he proudly served in the U.S. Air Force as a navigator. While stationed overseas he suffered a debilitating leg injury returning him to the U.S. He was hospitalized in Ogden, UT where he met and married Jane Dunn. He moved to the Bay Area in 1949 where he continued his education at Golden Gate School of Management. Upon completion of his degree he was hired by Sherman Clay where he worked for 20 years. He continued his career in business with ownership of his own music stores in California and Washington. In addition to his broad knowledge and interest in business, he enjoyed electronics, home improvements and all sports, especially baseball. Joe will be remembered for his extraordinary faith in God, devotion to family and friends, a generous spirit, and endearing sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane. He is survived by four daughters, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be celebrated May 13, 2009 at 10:30 am at St. Denis Catholic Church, Menlo Park. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial donations be made in his name to St. Anthony’s Padua Dining Room, 3500 Middlefield Rd., Menlo Park, CA 94025-3025. Arrangements under the direction of Spangler Mortuary, Menlo Park.

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Kennelly, Joseph Thomas [MCatnd]

[JR: Attendees recognized on the theory "if it's important to some to mention in an obit, then we can spare a few prayers".]

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/peumbq

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Virgil D. Cantini / Acclaimed artist, longtime Pitt professor
Feb. 28, 1919 – May 2,2009
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
By Gary Rotstein, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Virgil D. Cantini once said he didn’t believe art should be reserved for Sunday afternoon museum visits.

Instead, Dr. Cantini spent the 1950s to 1980s creating some of the best-known public art in Pittsburgh. His metal sculptures are highly visible in Oakland, East Liberty, Downtown and elsewhere, whether on the outside of buildings or inside skyscrapers and churches. And yes, his work is also inside museums.

One of the region’s most-acclaimed artists of the middle 20th century, Dr. Cantini was also a longtime professor at the University of Pittsburgh. He taught there for 38 years and helped create the Department of Studio Arts, for which he served as chairman.

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He initially attended Manhattan College in New York, then transferred to what was known then as Carnegie Tech, where he received a football scholarship. His gridiron exploits and art studies were interrupted by World War II, in which he served the Army making topographical maps and models in North Africa.

After the war, he obtained his degree and married a fellow art student, Lucille, who preceded him in death by a year. For nearly a half-century, they spent many of their weekends and summers at a beloved 200-acre farm near Berlin, Somerset County, treating numerous guests to the natural beauty and meals that were their own works of art.

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Dr. Cantini had a master’s degree from Pitt and a doctorate from Duquesne University.

He was a founding member of the Pittsburgh Plan for Art and taught at Schenley High School before working at Pitt from the early 1950s to late 1980s.

In addition to his daughter, he is survived by a sister, Emma DiCiccio of Laguna Beach, Calif.; a brother, Andy Cantini of Canton, Ohio; and four grandchildren.

Friends will be received from 2 to 5 p.m. tomorrow at John A. Freyvogel Sons Funeral Home, 4900 Centre Ave., Shadyside.

A Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland.

Memorial contributions may be made to East Liberty Family Health Care Center, 6023 Harvard St., Pittsburgh, PA 15206; or to the Pittsburgh Italian Scholarship Fund, c/o Joseph Mammorelli Sr., 60 S. 24th St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203.

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Cantini, Virgil D. [MCatnd]   

[JR: Attendees recognized on the theory "if it's important to some to mention in an obit, then we can spare a few prayers".]

Guestbook: None cited

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http://www.legacy.com/TCPalm/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=126400914

Patrick J. Dugan Jr.

Patrick J. Dugan Jr., 86, died April 18, 2009. He was born in New York City and lived in Jensen Beach for eight years, coming from Glen Rock, N.J., and had been a winter resident for 12 years. Prior to retirement, he was a decorated detective 1st grade for the New York Police Department for 20 years and a time keeper for the Sea Land Corp. for more than 30 years in Elizabeth, N.J. He was a member of the St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Jensen Beach and a former member of St. Catherine Catholic Church in Glen Rock. He was a graduate of LaSalle Academy in New York City and attended Manhattan College. He was a member of the International Longshoremen’s Association for more than 30 years. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Virginia M. Dugan of Jensen Beach; son, Patrick J. Dugan III of Wyckoff, N.J.; and sister, Margaret Vaughan of Glen Rock. Memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 S.E. Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997. SERVICES: A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. April 21 at the St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, Jensen Beach. Arrangements are by Aycock Funeral Home of Jensen Beach.

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Dugan, Patrick J. Jr. [MCatnd] [JR: Attendees recognized on the theory "if it's important to some one to specifically mention in an obit, then we can spare a few prayers".]

Guestbook: None cited.

[JR: "Wife of 33 years" noted. An interesting characteristic of Jasper obits. Does that tell us something about the man? Or, men? Or was it just the times? Perhaps it rubs off on campus. An ethic or an attitude that values marriage. A far cry from teh abuse we see sometimes in our own "civil" society or in the Near East by the Taliban. Imagine if these societies begin to treat half their population decently? Well, any more, and I'll have an end note.]

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http://www.newsday.com/news/local/nassau/ny-likane1312646802apr12,0,169056.story

Ex-Grumman test pilot, executive Thomas Kane Jr. dies
BY REID J. EPSTEIN | reid.epstein@newsday.com
    10:23 PM EDT, April 12, 2009

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Tom Kane traveled around the world on Navy ships and selling military aircraft for Grumman Corp., but he was always a Long Islander at heart. Kane, 75, died Saturday after a brief battle with lung cancer at Christa House in West Babylon.

Born Aug. 13, 1933, in Hempstead, Thomas Joseph Kane Jr. graduated from Hempstead High School and briefly attended Manhattan College in the Bronx before moving to Bay Shore and starting work at his father’s import-export company on Wall Street.

While commuting to work on the 7:33 a.m. Long Island Rail Road train from Babylon, Kane met Jane McGinnis, who took the train to an uptown ad agency.

On Oct. 20, 1956, they married.

“That’s how we got to know each other, on the train,” Jane Kane said Sunday.

“We figured out that we were the same background, both Irish, and had the same interests. It just was meant to be.”

After the wedding in Babylon, Tom and Jane Kane drove his Buick from Long Island to Southern California, where for three years he served at Navy bases and aboard the USS Princeton, from which he flew Navy fighter jets.

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[JR: Attended but not graduated. The War Years? Did that play a role? Married for 43 years. Interesting. Obviously his time at MC was important to someone to mention. We'll never know.]

Kane, Thomas Jr. [MCatnd]   

[JR: Attendees recognized on the theory "if it's important to some to mention in an obit, then we can spare a few prayers".]

Guestbook: None cited

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