 Mary Irene (Mulrooney) Smith, 91, of Binghamton, died Sunday morning, May 10,
2009, at her home. She was predeceased by her husband, William E. Smith; her
brothers, Joseph and John Mulrooney; and daughter-in-law, Anne Smith. She is
survived by her children, Linda and Paul Skojec, Vestal, Gerald Smith, France,
Diane and Robert Robusto, Schenectady, Robert and Christina Smith, Binghamton;
ten grandchildren, W. Mark and Donna Ciaravino, Daniel and Susan Ciaravino,
Michael Smith, Glenn Smith, Michael and Eileen Robusto, Maureen Robusto, Erin
and Andrew Griffin, Heather Smith, Timothy Smith and Erin Faughnan, Kyle and
Danielle Smith; six wonderful great-grandchildren, many special nieces and
nephews. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Binghamton, the Altar
Rosary Society and Over 50 Club; member of the St. John Vianney Club and a
volunteer at Lourdes Hospital. Irene was a graduate of St. Patrick's Academy,
Class of 1935, and retired from Broome County Department of Social Services.
Over the years, she volunteered her time with many charitable organizations. The
family wishes to thank the staff of Good Shepherd Fairview Home and Lourdes
Hospice for the care given to Irene.
A Funeral Mass will be offered at St.
Thomas Aquinas Church, Binghamton, Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in St.
Patrick's Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the J.A.
McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Tuesday from 4-7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Irene may be made to
Seton Catholic Central High School Boosters Club, 70 Seminary Avenue,
Binghamton, NY 13905.
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Kanick, John F. III BINGHAMTON, N.Y. John F. Kanick III, 61, passed away on
April 12, 2009, at Weill-Cornell Hospital in New York City after a courageous
battle with congestive heart failure. John is survived by his mother, Marjorie
L. Kanick of Binghamton, N.Y.; one son, Todd Kanick and his wife Amanda of
Endicott; his granddaughter, McKenzie; and his daughter, Jessica Kanick of
Binghamton. He is also survived by his sister, Sharon and husband Emil Schappert
of Stroudsburg, Pa.; brother, Thomas and wife Janet Kanick of Chenango Bridge,
N.Y.; and by his sister, Laurie and her husband Timothy Jacobson of Niskayuna,
N.Y. Nieces and nephews include David Schappert of Stroudsburg, Pa., Sara and
Doug Ferguson of Stroudsburg, Pa., Michael and Elizabeth Kanick of Arlington,
Virginia, and Ryan and Lauren Kanick of Binghamton, N.Y. He is also survived by
great-nieces, Cate and Sophia Ferguson, and great-nephew, Gabriel Ferguson, and
by many devoted friends and acquaintances. He is also survived by his longtime
companion and soul mate, Debra Launt, and her sons, Brandon, Joshua (Ami) and
grandchildren, Jonah, and Dinah. John graduated from Binghamton North High
School and Broome Community College. He also served in the United States Air
Force. John was an insurance broker, employed for many years by Liberty Mutual,
and later, president of Hahn Insurance, Inc. John's innate love of music led him
to become a part-time DJ at WAAL in Binghamton, N.Y. during the 80s. All who
knew him will miss John's special sense of humor, as well as his compassion. He
touched many lives, and made a difference in the world during his stay with us.
John's energy and intelligence shone brightly, and he had the ability to make
each person that he encountered feel special. Visitation followed by a memorial
service will be held at Chase Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Street, Binghamton,
N.Y. on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Those wishing may make a
contribution in John's memory to SPEAK Animal Hospital, 351 Flint Road,
Binghamton, NY 13905.
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Lee M. Hassett
of Binghamton, NY
Lee M. Hassett, 51, succumbed over a valiant struggle on March 11, 2009. He is survived by his parents, Walter and Sylvia Hassett; brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Rosellen Hassett, James and Leza Hassett, Kirk Hassett, Scott and Christina Hassett; nieces and nephews, Matthew, Michele, Alison, Kirk, Khira, Sarah and Georgia; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He graduated from North High School and Broome Community College. He was very active in the Performing Arts in Binghamton, including time spent singing with the Tri-Cities Opera and Savoyards. He was employed by New York State Workers Compensation.
A life celebration will be held on Monday, March 16, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Street, Port Dickinson, NY. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, those wishing kindly consider memorial contributions in Lee's memory to the Tri-Cities Opera, 315 Clinton Street, Binghamton, NY 13905. The family requests us to join them in remembering Lee through www.mem.com to share your thoughts and fond memories with them.
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