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Annual
RYAN
PURCELL Memorial Run 5k
friday, september 27, 2019 Honoring
2019 michael j. diggins award: Ray “Doc” McGurn 2019 tim o’neil good samaritan award: Joe Lombardo
Thank You. We can never express the extent of our gratitude for such a tribute to Ryan. The outpouring of support inspires us to see beyond our loss and appreciate how much he meant to others. Sharing his loss with you lightens our burden. Ryan would want something good to follow from his death. His body lives on through transplantation services. His spirit lives on here today. Let us all be inspired. Love, Mom,Dad, Molly, Misty, Damien, Kaelan, Violette, Aurora and little Ryan.
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Committee
Erik Bohen
Maureen Diggins
Peggy Barrett
Julie Diggins Molly Maldonado
Sandy Breen
Jack Reid
Brian Purcell Paula Fitzgerald
Don Doctor
Danny Purcell
Patty Jackson-Doctor
Mary Moore
Leanne Maloney
Lisa Purcell
Jenny Wade
Peggy Wade
Mark Schroeder
Peter Purcell
Ray McGurn
Tim Donovan
Lewis Family
Paul Purcell
Neil Farrell
Lisa Donovan
Tom McCarthy
Marie Connors
Christopher Scanlon
Steve Lang
Nancy Krug
Jack Reid
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PAST HONOREES TOM MCDONNELL
the Michael J. Diggins Community Service Award
2018 MARGE RYAN, DONNA CURRY & KATHY CUNNINGHAM the Tim O'Neil Good Samaritan Award
2017
EMILIO MANCINO
ERIK T. BOHEN
the Michael J. Diggins Community Service Award
the Tim O'Neil Good Samaritan Award
2016
MAUREEN, MEGAN & TOMMY GRIFFIN
TE CAULFIELD
the Tim O'Neil Good Samaritan Award
the Michael J. Diggins Community Service Award
2015
DON AND PATTY JACKSON DOCTOR
MIKE AND KELLY DIAMOND ANDERSON
the Michael J. Diggins Community Service Award
the Tim O'Neil Good Samaritan Award
2014
CARL & CATHY PALADINO
MARTY MALONEY
The Michael Diggins Community Service Award
The Tim O'Neil Good Samaritan Award
2013
JACK REID
TIM O’NEIL
The Michael Diggins Community Service Award
The Tim O'Neil Good Samaritan Award
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RYAN PURCELL MEMORIAL RUN PAST WINNERS 4 mile race
2012
2013
Male Anthony George 22:47
Male Emilio Mancino 24:24
Female Caitlin Donohue 26:13
Female Mary Giza 25:48
2014
2015
Male Carson Tenhagen 23:21
Male Joseph Brown 24:05
Female Caitlin Donohue 26:25
Female Caitlin Donohue 26:11
2016 (5K)
2017
Male Tyler Bishop 17:15
Male Ken Crawford 16:47
Female Anna Rybczynski 20:08
Female Chelsea Caballero 20:32
2018 Male Jonathan Kiefer 19:31
Female Megan Weinreber 20:53 3
In memory of Mike Diggins loving Husband, father, friend teacher and coach
“Develop a fighting heart, always give your best effort. If you do this your accomplishments will reach beyond your wildest dreams.� - Coach Diggins, 1970 4
The Tim O’Neil Good Samaritan Award The Biblical tale of the Good Samaritan is a lesson we should The Samaritan put his own well being and safety second to a man who had been beaten, robbed, and left for dead on the road to Damascus. This parallels what Tim O’Neil did for our son Ryan, he put his own safety in jeopardy in an attempt to save Ryan’s life. Tim could have suffered the same fate as Ryan, being struck by a car as he waited for emergency personnel on the side of the road, but that was second to helping someone who was truly in need. As a family, we cannot show enough gratitude humbled and honored to present the Good Samaritan award in Tim’s name.
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Congratulations to our 2019 Honorees! Ray “Doc” McGurn
The Michael J. Diggins Community Service Award Ray has been married to his wife Marilyn for 37 years. They have a son Matthew. Ray recently celebrated his 50 year graduation from Bishop Timon High school. He also received his degree from Canisius College. After working 10 years at Republic Steel, he was appointed as a Building Inspector for the City of Buffalo. Over the next 30 years he also served as Director of Substance Abuse Service, Deputy Mayor and Commissioner of Permits and Inspections. Ray founded a civic and charitable group called Goin’ South, of which he was President. The group was dedicated to the betterment of South Buffalo. They installed multiple welcome signs throughout the county and took on beautification projects including benches, banners and planting seeds. They started the now famous South Buffalo Irish Feis which Ray chaired for 17 years. Goin’ South also hosted the Irishman of the Year for 15 years with Ray as Chairman. Ray has also received awards from his community including Bishop Timon, Mount Mercy, The Hillary Foundation, the Buffalo Bisons Irishman of the year and is placed on the Caz Park Hockey Wall of Fame for his support of the organization. Ray remains involved with the Goin’ South Underground and serves as County and State Democratic Committeeman.
Joe Lombardo
The Tim O’Neil Good Samaritan Award Joe Lombardo is a long time South Buffalo resident and graduate of St. Martin School and Bishop Timon High School. He is a proud father of one son and one beautiful grandson. He is the director of Lombardo Funeral Homes, a family business that has grown tremendously under his direction. Joe Lombardo has received multiple awards from local churches for community service including Hispanics United of Buffalo, Unidos De Buffalo, Sounds of Glory Outreach Ministry, LaPrensa Hispana Newspaper, recognition towards those affected with Aids, Bishop's Advisory Council of the Diocese of Buffalo (St. Joseph Award), and Outstanding Participation Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. Joe has worked as a Democratic Committee Member, Board Member at American Red Cross, Board Member and President of Lackawanna Chamber of Commerce, and part of the Board of Directors of Columbus Hospital for Refugees House. Currently, Joe is a member of the Lake Erie Italian Club, Fourth Degree Knight at Father Baker Council, and has sponsored 300+ inner city youths to attend Fantasy Island. He assists many local churches with bereavement. Joe has helped countless families during their darkest time, showing great kindness and humility. 6
West Senior High School 3330 Seneca Street West Seneca, NY 14224 7
KAVANAUGH FAMILY 8
3720 Seneca St, West Seneca, NY 14224
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Congratulations to this year’s honorees:
Ray“Doc”McGurn & Joe Lombardo
Congratulations to all runners and the Ryan Purcell Memorial Race Committee on another successful run.
Erik T. Bohen
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Good Luck Runners! In Loving Memory of
Ryan Purcell “A gift for such a little while, your loss just seems so wrong, you should not have left us, it’s with loved ones you belong.”
Forever in Our Hearts! Congratulations to my good friends Doc “The Kinger” McGurn & Joey Lombardo On their most deserving honors.
Brian, Michelle, Sloane & Nathan Purcell 11
In Loving Memory of Ryan Purcell
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HUTCH’S 1375 Delaware Ave Buffalo, NY 14209
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WEGMANS
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In Loving Memory of Ryan Paul, Joan, Mike, & Allison Purcell
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Coco’s Restaurant 888 Main Street • Buffalo, NY 14202 16
Our Congrats go out to Doc and Patty Doctor and Mike and Kelly Anderson for their service to South Buffalo. Good Luck to all runners in the fourth annual Ryan Purcell Memorial Run. Stop by after the race!
John Glavey 904 Abbott Rd & South Buffalo, NY 14220 Chuck Goodspeed 17
LUCIA’S ON THE LAKE 4151 Lake Shore Road • Hamburg, NY 14075
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Proud Supporter of the Ryan Purcell Foundation
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MANAGEMENT
FRANK B. PERILLO, DPM PODIATRY • FOOT SURGERY
1431 Hertel Ave.
100 Union Rd. West Seneca, NY 14224
Telephone: (716) 838-1131 Fax: (716) 838-1158
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SOUTH BUFFALO
ALIVE GOOD LUCK RUNNERS & CONGRATS HONOREES! 25
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(716) 435-8603 KEVIN@KEVINSCATERING.COM 27
Best Wishes are extended from the Officers and Members of Ironworkers Local No. 6 Buffalo, New York.
Jerome Halligan
President
James Willis III
Vice President
Thomas Halligan
Business Manager
William P. Bohen
FST & Business Agent
Brian Hart
Recording Secretary
Guy Bugman
Executive Board
Michael Byham
Executive Board
Ronald Sokolowski
Executive Board
Mark Debo
Executive Board
Nicholas Huson
Executive Board
Bennie Feeney
Trustee
Rick Bizub
Trustee
Mark Hayes
Trustee
Joseph Brogan
Guide
John Beatty
Sergeant at Arms
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GOOD LUCK RUNNERS & CONGRATULATIONS HONOREES!
Jimmie Stanton & Family 31
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Congrats to the honorees and good luck to all runners! Richard Donovan
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TIMOTHY M. KENNEDY
New York State Senate, 63rd District
Contact My Office: Addr: 2239 S. Park Ave., Buffalo Phone: 716.826.2683 Email: kennedy@nysenate.gov Website: kennedy.nysenate.gov facebook.com/senkennedy
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Best of wishes for a successful evening! from Washington State, Paul & Kathy Powell
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Patrick V. Scott, D.D.S., M.D. Practice Limited to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 4010 Southwestern Boulevard Orchard Park, New York 14127
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“A BRIGHT SHINING LIGHT IN OUR COMMUNITY!” THANK YOU FOR EIGHT YEARS OF SUPPORTING THE WESTERN NEW YORK COMMUNITY IN MEMORY OF RYAN!
THE CROWLEY FAMILY
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1401 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 Office: (716) 851-5169 Email: cscanlon@city-buffalo.com
Congratulations to Ray McGurn and Joe Lombardo! Thank you for working to make our community a better place.
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Congratulations to Ray Mcgurn & Joe Lombardo! Good luck to all runners!
The Diggins Family
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“Ryan” Mom, Dad, Molly, Misty, Damien, Kaelan, Violette, Aurora, & Little Ryan
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Congratulations to this year’s honorees
Ray McGurn & Joe Lombardo good luck runners AND THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Ryan Purcell Memorial Race Committee
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GOOD LUCK RUNNERS & CONGRATULATIONS TO RAY AND JOE!
The Lemmo Family
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Dr. Joseph S. Modica Dr. Deborah Wisholek Dr. Rosanne Modica Dr. Peter A. Davidow
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In Memory of
Mary Purcell you brought to our family. We love you and we miss you.
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We love and miss you Ryan! The Schwartz Family
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- Anna Rybczynski, West Seneca West alum & Division 1 runner
Visit www.impact-fss.com today! 5640 Maelou Drive Hamburg, NY 14075 48
Believe
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Congrats to the race committee & GOOD LUCK RUNNERS!
Sports Committee 49
GOOD LUCK RUNNERS!
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Congratulations honorees and good luck runners! Robert Purcell & Catherine Pajak
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Bishop Timon - St. Jude High School
Teaching young men to lead extraordinary lives.
601 McKinley Parkway Buffalo, NY 14220 716.826.3610
www.bishoptimon.com 52
In Loving Memory
of Ryan Cathy Majtyka & Dan Quinn
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In Loving Memory of Ryan Purcell May his soul rest in peace In Memory of Aunt Kathleen, Mary Patricia
Uncle Joe Purcell & Kathy Keller and family Congratulations to the honorees!
Uncle Joe Purcell Ray McGurn& Family & Joe Lombardo 54
In Loving Memory of
Billy Crehan Loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend
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In Loving Memory of
Ryan Purcell Mark E. Mahaney, D.D.S.
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Tom’s Auto Service 191 Oliver St. • North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716) 695-9771
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Congratulations to Ray McGurn & Joe Lombardo Good Luck Runners! Doc & Patty 58
In Loving Memory of Ryan Marty, Mary Pat, Brogan & Declan Maloney
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Best wishes for a great event as we remember Ryan Purcell, a special young man
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STEEL MILL GYM 1234 Abbott Road Lackawanna, NY 14218
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In Loving Memory of Ryan Maryellen & Dan Burger 64
Tim & Gretchen Reilly, Marty & Mary Pat Maloney and all of us at SMART wish to congratulate Joe Lombardo & one of our favorites the
Ray McGurn Special thanks to Pete, Lisa, BP, Erik and the Ryan Purcell Memorial group for all the fine work that you do! All you Good people doing Good things inspires us! Reilly www.smarthope.com
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Congratulations to the 2019 Race Committee on another great race!
Marketing
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Congrats to this year’s honorees & the race committee on another great race! Jack Reid
4017 LEGION DRIVE HAMBURG, NY 14075 716-648-4035
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RUNNER’S ROOST 4190 N Buffalo St. Orchard Park, NY 14127
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C o n g ra tula ti ons
Y o u r g e n e ros i ty an d c o mp assio n has t o uc hed many l ives an d i m pr o ved o ur c o mmunit y. Than k y ou fo r al l yo u have do ne fo r the be tte rment o f So ut h Buffal o . Ke vi n , Mar y, Kevin II F it zger al d
Matthew English West Seneca Highway Department 39 South Avenue West Seneca, New York 14224
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Congrats & Good Luck! Butch Schuster 74
IN MEMORY OF THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF
RYAN PURCELL
BEST WISHES FOR THE 8TH ANNUAL RYAN PURCELL MEMORIAL RUN 5K, AS YOUR EFFORTS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE GREAT NEEDS OF OUR YOUTH AND OUR COMMUNITY!! CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR’S HONOREES! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE GIFT OF YOUR TIME AND TALENT TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF OTHERS! RAY “DOC” MCGURN Michael J. Diggins Community Service Award JOE LOMBARDO Tim O’Neil Good Samaritan Award
Mark L. Teach DDS Zachary A. Teach DDS 1281 Union Rd. West Seneca, New York 75
Congratulations to the 2018 Race Committee on another great race! With love, Jeanne & Frank Badaszewski
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Good Luck Runners! Thomas H. McCarthy & Family
Dr. Frances DePlato, DDS (716) 832-5100
Good Luck to All Patty & Mike Allman & Family
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From your friends at the KPL Society Live well, laugh often, love much KPL Society was established in memory of Kevin Patrick Lalley KPL is carrying on Kevin’s Legacy of kindness and generosity through contributions to the South Buffalo Community Table and many other local fundraising efforts, providing Christmas to families in need, and scholarship funds to Bishop Timon and St. Francis
Our name says it all.
Congrats to the honorees and thanks for all you do! Good luck to the runners!
Congratulations to Doc & Joe! Tom & Mary Ellen Reilly
Tom & Marjorie Ryan
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Our hats are off to Joe Lombardo and Ray McGurn as we recognize their hard work, dedication and community spirit which helps to keep Ryan’s memory alive through their good work.
Congratulations Ray & Joe! The Glose Family
Ed, Moey Oakley & Family
Remembering Peggy Redmond Hayes
Congratulations Ray & Joe! The Bill “Homer” Lewis Family
Love, Mom & Dad
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For support of the Ryan Purcell Memorial Foundation Barbara Kuzina
Congratulations to the honorees & good luck runners!
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The Purcell family would like to thank their family, friends, the race committee, and especially the community. Due to the overwhelming supports and efforts over the past 4 years, the Ryan Purcell foundation has been able to grant multiple scholarships and donate funds to other much needed charitable causes.
Scholarships have been granted to: Timon St. Jude HS Mount Mercy HS St Francis HS Immaculata Academy Lafayette HS West Seneca West HS St. Mary School for the Deaf HS
The foundation was also able to assist in many other charitable causes: People Inc. Vive Hope & Help International South Buffalo Community Table FOTCH/Children oh Haiti Response to Love Center MADD Enlightenment Bookstore SMART Alzheimer’s Association Harvest House Dog Ear’s Bookstore Timothy Joseph Crehan Fund St. Martin of Tours Golf Tournament Norte Dame Academy Mount Mercy Academy 5K Hope for DJ Run Jimmy Run Charity 5K Team Erik Bishop Timon Football Program Bricks in the Bowls at Cazenovia Park
Maritime Charter School
In Loving Memory of
Michael Robert Lang &
Patrick J. Stanton
PO Box 206 • West Seneca • NY 14224