Sean C. Phelan

Sean C. Phelan



Almond



Sean C. Phelan of Almond passed away January 20, 2015 at Hart Comfort House after

a long illness.



Born February 10, 1950 a son of the late Linn and Helene Coogan

Phelan. On December 29, 1992 he married Maureen Kelley who survives.

Sean was a graduate of Alfred Almond Central School, class of 1968, and RIT, class of

1972, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photographic Illustration. He spent the

early part of his life as a self-employed photographer's assistant and set builder working

with several national and regional companies including: Eastman Kodak, Corning Glass,

Thatcher Glass as well as maintaining a working relationship with a number of other

local businesses. He later developed a carpentry-cabinet business. He also worked four

years at North Main Lumber as a millwork specialist.

He was involved with the community and was a member of the Almond Volunteer Fire

Department from 1973-1985, serving as President, First and Second Assistant over

several terms. In addition he was a member of the Almond Ambulance and Rescue

Squad 1973-1985 serving several terms as Captain or Team Leader. He was a

Contributing Member of the Almond Historical Society. He was a devoted and

Contributing Member of the Allegany County Bird Club who worked with Betsy Brooks

and Walt Franklin on the County Bird Checklist.

He greatly appreciated the natural environment and beauty of Allegany County. He

was committed to preserving it. He was a Founding Member of the Almond Concerned

Citizens. Sean was also a member of the Concerned Citizens of Allegany County, the

Vigil, and Allegany County Nonviolent Action Group.

Besides his wife, Sean is survived by a brother Andrew Phelan (Mary Margaret Holt),

Norman, OK, a nephew, Lucas (Sarah) Phelan of Los Angeles, CA, and a niece, Megan

Phelan (Travis Norman) of Norman, OK.



To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com .



Family members will receive friends on Thursday, January 22, 2015, from 5-7 at the

Brown and Powers Funeral Home on West Avenue in Angelica. A brief memorial

service will follow the visitation.

Memorials may be made to the Hart Comfort House, 141 E. State St., Wellsville, NY

14895, the Allegany County Bird Club, 173 E. State St., Wellsville, NY 14895, or the

Almond Historical Society, 7 Main St. Almond, NY 14804.