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Patrick Vecchio posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
I knew Dick not from SBU but from the time I worked at the Times Herald. He struck me as a genial guy with a good sense of humor. My condolences to his family and friends.
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Christina gaeta posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
I remember Dr. Gates as one of my best and favorite teachers at St. Bonaventure. He was a wonderful man and he will be fondly remembered and greatly missed!
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Sam Sheldon posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
I was a faculty colleague of Dick's for 20 years at SBU. He was a warm, witty, and wonderful human being. Respected by his academic peers, Dick's cheerful disposition always brightened one's day. He will be missed, and my best to Maria.
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Jennifer Badanes Nasuta posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
Julie and Matt, I'm just so sorry for the loss of your beloved father. What a truly wonderful man he was indeed. I pray you find some peace during this difficult time.
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Tom Schaeper posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
I always liked Dick. He was friendly and always had an upbeat attitude. He was a finde colleague. All best wishes to Maria and to Dick's family.
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Donna Sweet posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
Dear Maria, Such a loss. He was a cheerful and fun man. Always enjoyed his company. Sincerely, Donna
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Pam Shannon posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
Maria and Dick's Family, what a loss! As a student teaching supervisor he was a superlative role model and delightful to work with! My sincerest condolences to all of you.
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Jenni Chianella posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
Matt and Julie so sorry for your loss. To lose a parent such a hard heart break to experience. You are all in my thoughts and prayers .
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Monday, May 4, 2015
Dick was a good friend all my life. We played as young kids from childhood through High School. Then had not seen Dick for many years until we contacted each other thru the internet. We had moved out west and finally made arrangements to visit each other, once in Buffalo and once in Phoenix. Linda and I are very sorry for you Maria. We did enjoy our visits, with you and Dick. God bless you.
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Mary & Jake posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
Julie, Matt & family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Pat Waruch O'Malley posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
Dear Julie we are so sorry for your loss, both of your parents were some of the first people we met when we moved here. Your dad was always full of life and interested in the community and so much more . He was always happy. Please know you are in our thoughts. Pat
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Maureen Bernas posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
So sorry to hear of the loss of Dr. Gates. He was always a jovial man with a pleasant smile and a kind word for the students in the department. He will be sadly missed.
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John Felice Ceprano posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
To my aunt and dear friend with all my heart, I share with you your feelings of loss and your dearest companion and friend. Dick was always light hearted and free with you, and I am saddened deeply for such a sudden and overwhelming experience. I share all your pain, and send you all my love to have courage and peace of mind in the days ahead. I can see Dick's smiling face, even thought it's been years since we last were together. He was a best friend and companion, and he will always be with you in spirit. All my love and empathy to everyone, and especially to my dear Maria, always your nephew and friend. Peace be on all.
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Barbara Bontempo posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
Dearest Maria, Celine, Freddie, and I are so sorry for your loss. We will forever remember Dick as our wonderful traveling companion on our Alaska cruise and at so many functions and celebrations. He was your dearest friend and your love. You were blessed to have each other. My heart is aching for you. Barb
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Paul J. Schafer posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
Maria, Julie, Matthew, Please accept my deepest sympathy. Dick had a tremendous zest for living which was contagious. He tried everything including piloting an airplane, taking scuba diving lessons, and skydiving. Above all he was a true gentleman— “one who never inflicts pain” in the words of John Henry Newman. Dick was a kindhearted, compassionate, caring individual. He will be missed.
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Lenore Levy posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
Dearest Maria, How blessed Dick was to have had your love. My heart is so heavy as I think of your your loss. I will miss my buddy and the laughter we shared over the net. He loved ou so, Maria. Lenore
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Kevin Miller posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
During my time at SBU Dick was a great welcoming colleague and an even greater person ... My prayers are with his family and friends.
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Lori Quigley posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
My condolences to family, friends and especially Maria. Dickinson was always so kind and helpful to me when I was an assistant professor at Bona's, and I enjoyed our conversations at Buffalo State. Always a nice smile to greet you.
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Lori Q posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
P.S. I'm sure Dick is chuckling from heaven at this darn auto-spelling function in my phone.
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Kathy Schaeper posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
Dick helped guide me through the muddy waters of my Master's degree and certification. He was also a great companion to all at faculty functions. Love that smile!
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Project Flight posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
With deepest condolences to a great man who cared about children.
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Dr Greg Gibbs posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
Knew Dick from years in PDK and truly enjoyed his humor and commitment. He will be missed by many!
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Leslie and Rich Day posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to Dick's family. What an extraordinary life he led! Dick accomplished so much in so many ways; he will be truly missed. Many the memories of many wonderful times together sustain you all. Fondly, Leslie and Rich Day
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Wendy Higgins posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
Maria, Julie, Matt and family, Corky, the kids and I are all heartbroken to learn about Dick's passing. He will be remembered and missed by so many. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers and sending our love and hugs.
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Jill & Greg Schumacher posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
Our condolences to all of Dick's loved ones. He was such a vital life force in our lives and we will be forever grateful that he was part played. A teacher, mentor and friend for forty years. Always spoke such love and pride about his children and grand daughters and of course hiss my trips and adventures with Maria. We are all sad to say goodbye to our beloved Gator!!
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Joanne Loomis Ryan posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
Dr. Gates was so right when I was at SBU as a business major who minored in education by encouraging me to take a job in education. He was an awesome mentor while I was at Bonaventure. I never forgot his gentle manor and his personal interest he had for all of his students. What a wonderful individual who loved the education profession.
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Geoff Culkin posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
I had the good fortune to work for Dick as a grad assitant at SBU. He was a wonderful mentor. He was always positive and had a genuine interest in his students that continued after graduation. I'll never forget the flight he took me on when he first got his pilot's licence. It was a windy day and the little plane was thrown all over the runway as we landed. I was scared until I looked over at him. He had that same smile on his face you see in the photo on the left. Always calm, always kind, he was a class act.
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Laura Schaaf posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
Maria, Julie, Matt and families, I am so sorry for your loss. He loved you all very much. I will miss my friend and our lunches full of catching up, good advice and laughter. I will miss his cards-every birthday, every holiday...he never missed one! What a man.
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Coralee Smith posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. May memories bring you comfort. I will always remember Dick and our "science" chats.
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Sally Nenno posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
Julie & Matt - So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I have a lot of memories from the old days. My deepest sympathy to both of you and your families.
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Janeen Crosson posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
Julie and Matt - I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. My heart hurts for you both.
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Rose Fleming posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
So very sorry to hear about this. He was a remarkable man, and one of the many reasons I have fond memories of my time at Bona's, as both an undergraduate and a grad assistant. Condolences and prayers to loved ones left behind.
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Pete Taylor posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
I took several classes from Dick and later mentored many of the student teachers from SBU. The experiences were always positive. I have fond memories of Dick and always enjoyed chatting with him. He will be missed.
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Br Ed Coughlin, OFM posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Dick, a wonderful man who is fondly remembered, most especially for his warm smile and great energy over a lifetime of service in education. May the Lord bless you
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Peggy Gienau posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
Please accept our sincere condolences. May the words quoted from this song bring you a measure of comfort as it did for us. ”If a man or woman should die, can they live again? Hear the promise God has made: He will call; The dead will answer. They shall live at his command. For he will have a longing For the work of his own hand. So have faith, and do not wonder, For our God can make us stand. And we shall live forever, As the work of his own hand ”(Job 14:13-15)
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Anne Meiers& Joe Anderson posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
Julie and Matt, So sorry to hear about your dad. We thought the world of him from the time you were all kids,. He was a great guy. He was always the first stop for joe whenever we came home ,he looked forward to his company. He will be greatly missed by so many. So sorry we are not in the area to say goodbye. You will be in our prayers l so
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Suzanne Abdo Monroe posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
I had Dr Gates for a few courses in Graduate School. He was one of my favorite professors. He was always so kind and friendly. I really enjoyed conversations with him when he was on our Olean School Board. Dick will be in my thoughts and prayers. He will be really missed by our Olean Community.
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Frank Higgins posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Dr.Gates. I had many conversations with him at Bartlett Country Club the last few years. He was a very nice man. My condolences to Matt and Julie. He will be missed !
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Charlene Granger posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
That smile and happy personality were found all over Olean. My experiences with Dr. Gates were student,Cooperating Teacher, Olean employee, andPDK member. A visit with Dr. Gates always made your day. I have many happy memories. He'll be missed.
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Sister Winifred Whelan posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
I was sorry to hear of the death of Dick Gates. I worked at St. Bonaventure from 1985-2002 and knew him as a dedicated professor.
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