Kevin L. Tansey (June 17, 1949 - January 26, 2008)
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Kevin L. Tansey
Kevin L. Tansey, 58, of Baldwinsville, NY, died Saturday, January 26, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse, NY. He was born in New London, CT, and moved to the Baldwinsville area in 1975. Kevin graduated from Montville High School in 1967 and graduated from Thames Valley State Technical College in Norwich, CT, with an AAS industrial engineering degree. Kevin was currently a risk management specialist with QES Churchill Environmental Health and Safety Consultants. He previously owned Property-Casualty Services Company and also was a senior engineering consultant and fire protection specialist for Aetna Life and Casualty Company in Syracuse for 25 years. Kevin was a former member of the American Society of Safety Engineers. He was chairman of the operations committee in Radisson and an avid golfer.

Kevin was predeceased by his parents, Robert B. and Gertrude A. Tansey, and a sister, Barbara Rubright, formerly of Orlando, FL.

Survivors: his wife of 37 years, the former Leslie E. Chartress; a son, Kevin L. Tansey Jr. and granddaughter, Kaelyn Tansey of Forked River, NJ; a sister, Shelley Kutia of Graham, NC; and a nephew, Richard Rubright of Orlando, Florida.

Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville, NY. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London, CT.

Contributions: Francis House, 108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13208.


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Bryan McDonald - Baldwinsville, NY
 
My deepest condolences to you, Leslie and Kevins family and friends. I am happy that I was able to get to know Kevin, even if in the briefest of moments, over these last four years since Sara moved in across the street from you. The wonderful thing about life is its dash. We all have a beginning date and an ending date but the dash in between is the measure of who we are and were. At times like these I think that it is most important to remember not the beginning, nor the end but the dash that you shared with Kevin and all the memories that encompass it. There is a poem that I have enclosed credited to Linda Ellis that I hope you find comfort in.

Kevin L. Tansey
( June 17, 1949 - January 26, 2008 )


I read of a woman who stood to speak
at the funeral of her husband.
She referred to the dates on his tombstone
from the beginning...to the end.

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She noted that first came the date of his birth and spoke of the following date with tears,but she said what mattered most of all
was the dash between those years.

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For that dash represents all the time
that he spent alive on earth...
and now only those who loved him
know what that little line is worth.

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For it matters not, how much we own;
the cars....the house...the cash.
What matters is how we live and love
and how we spend our dash.

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So think about this long and hard...
are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left.
(You could be at "dash midrange.")

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If we could just slow down enough
to consider what's true and real,
and always try to understand
the way other people feel.

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And be less quick to anger,
and show appreciation more
and love the people in our lives
like we've never loved before.

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If we treat each other with respect,
and more often wear a smile...
remembering that this special dash
might only last a little while.

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So, when your eulogy's being read
with your life's actions to rehash...
would you be proud of the things they
say about how you spend your dash?
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With warmest regards and condolences

Bryan V. McDonald
Wednesday January 30th, 2008
Elwin and Joyce Fisher - New Port Richey Florida 34653
 
Dear Leslie and family, I am so saddedened to hear of your great loss. I know your heartache and pain that you are going through at this time. He will always be with you and always remember the good times and all the great memories that you two had for 38 years. PLease give our condolences to your son and your beautiful grandaughter. Love and prayers be with you Elwin and Joyce
Tuesday January 29th, 2008
Kathy Provo Palladino - Syracuse, NY
 
I am so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. I worked with Kevin for over 20 years at Aetna. He was a fun person to be around. Loved to party and make people laugh. He will be missed. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Monday January 28th, 2008
Karla LaChance - Kansas City, KS
 
I was saddened to see this news this morning. I worked with Kevin at The Hartford in Syracuse, NY a few years ago. I am very sorry for your loss.
Monday January 28th, 2008
Gale Riddell - Phoenix NY
 
Leslie, words can not express the saddness. You and your family are in my thoughts. Love Gale
Monday January 28th, 2008
John Pollock - Binghamton, NY
 
I worked with Kevin for several years at the Aetna. He was a professional safety engineer and a good person to be near. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
Monday January 28th, 2008
Judy Malay - Lewisberry, Pa.
 
Leslie and Kevin, Jr.-Know that my heart cries with you. I wish I could be there to give you a big hug. Please believe that he isn't gone forever. You are in my thoughts-I grieve with you. Love, Judy
Monday January 28th, 2008