Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Mr. Christopher Parkes It is with sadness that we report the passing of Mr. Christopher J. Parkes, 55, brother of Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, on Friday evening, August 25, 2017, after suffering from complications due to a …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Rev. Msgr. Janusz Burzawa We were saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Monsignor Janusz Burzawa, Administrator of Mercy of God Polish Mission since 1998. Additional biographical and funeral information can be accessed by clicking on the link below. Announcement (pdf) …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Reverend Arthur M. Villemaire Father Arthur M. Villemaire, 91, a retired priest of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, on Saturday, June 10, 2017, while under Hospice care in Sun City Center. (Click here for the obituary.) Oglor D. (Dionne) Lemoi Mrs. …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Reverend Robert Goodwin We recently learned of the death of Father Robert Goodwin, on his 90th birthday, May 15, 2017. Father Goodwin was a priest of the Diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire for nearly 60 years, where he served in parishes and …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Deacon L. Roger Cartier We received word that Deacon Roger Cartier, 90, passed away in the Lord early Sunday, May 14, 2017, while at home under Hospice care. Deacon Cartier was ordained to the diaconate on June 20, 1986, for …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Mrs. Betty Hearne Mrs. Hearne, sister of Father Michael O’Neill, Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Seffner, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 24, 2017 in Ireland. All services were held in Mrs. Hearne’s home parish in County Tipperary, …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Monsignor Francis X. Barrett Monsignor Barrett, 91, a retired priest of the Diocese of Allentown, passed away in the Lord on Friday, April 7, 2017, following nearly 62 years of priestly ministry. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Reverend James Maurice Cottrell Reverend James Maurice Cottrell was born in Cadillac, MI on March 4, 1931 to Cecil and Emma Cottrell. He died at home on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the age of 86 after a long battle …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Reverend Guy Morgan, OFM May 31, 1926 – March 10, 2017 Father Guy Morgan, O.F.M., 91, passed away in the Lord on Friday, March 10, 2017. Since 1997, he has resided at St. Anthony Friary, St. Petersburg. Father Morgan …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Reverend Francis Oman, I.C. Father Francis Mary Oman, IC, 87, died on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Rosmini House in West Peoria. Father Oman was born on May 15, 1929, in Dublin, Ireland. He served as Parochial Vicar of St. …
Mr. Eulogio Sevilla Tupa Word has reached the Chancellor’s Office that Mr. Eulogio Tupa, father of Reverend Allan Tupa, Pastor of Most Holy Redeemer Parish, Tampa, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 in the Philippines following a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife, Loreta, and two sons, in addition …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Helen DiVito It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the loss of Helen DiVito, sister of diocesan attorney Joe Divito, who passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017. Joyfully embracing Helen in heaven are her father, John …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Reverend Cletus Watson, TOR Fr. Cletus M.S. Watson, T.O.R., 78, of the Third Order Regular Franciscans of the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, died early Saturday, January 28, 2017 at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. He …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Sister Margaret Killilea, SSJ Sr. Margaret Killilea, formerly known as Sister Marie Assumpta, was born in County Galway, Ireland, on August 6, 1931 and died on January 16, 2017. Sister ministered primarily as a teacher throughout the state of Florida …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Rev. Msgr. Mercurio Fregapane Monsignor Fregapane passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Monsignor Fregapane was a priest of the Diocese of Harrisburg, PA. Since his retirement in 2002, he assisted at many parishes …
For the Faithful Departed Memorial Mass ~ Reverend Elmer McDonald St. John Vianney Parish 445 82nd Ave., St. Pete Beach St. John Vianney Parish will be celebrating a Memorial Mass in honor of Fr. Elmer McDonald who was such an important part of their parish and school family for many years. Funeral services were held …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Mr. Michael Kosiba Mr. Michael Kosiba, 66, former diocesan chair of the Committee on Catholic Scouting, passed away in the Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, while at Tampa General Hospital. Mike and his wife, Judy were parishioners of Christ …
Mr. Ronald J. Pacana Mr. Ronald J. Pacana, 65, husband of Mrs. Kim Pacana, Secretary at the Tribunal Office, passed away on December 6, 2016. Mr. Pacana is survived by wife, Kim; children, Nicole (Ron), Heather (Steve), Eric (Katie); three grandchildren; loving siblings. Funeral Mass was celebrated on December 16 at Light of Christ …
Reverend Elmer McDonald (1924 – 2016) We recently learned of the passing of Reverend Elmer McDonald, 92, a retired priest of the Diocese of Rochester, on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Father McDonald spent most of his retirement years in the Diocese of St. Petersburg, providing assistance to St. John Vianney Parish, St. Pete Beach and serving as …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Mary Ellen Hansma Mrs. Hansma, retired from St. Lawrence Catholic School, Tampa, passed away November 4, 2016 at Melech Hospice House in Tampa. A lifelong educator, Mrs. Hansma and family moved to Tampa in 1969, where she began a 35 …
Reverend Brian J. Miller, T.O.R. Father Miller, 91, of the Third Order Regular Franciscans of the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, died November 6, 2016 at St. Francis Friary – Mt. Assisi, Loretto, Pennsylvania after an illness. He was born March 4, 1925 in Braddock, PA. In 1992, Fr. Brian transitioned into …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Reverend Michael J. Morris, Ch., Lt. Colonel, USAF, retired Word has reached the Chancellor’s Office that Father Michael Morris, age 54, passed away Sunday , October 23, 2016 after a long battle with cancer in Rockwal, Texas, where his brother …
Mrs. Carolyn Lanier We received word that Mrs. Carolyn Lanier, mother of Father Fred McGuire (deceased), passed away peacefully October 14, at a nursing home in Cincinnati, OH. Her funeral is Tuesday, October 18, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Trenton, OH where the family has worshiped for many years. Condolences to Carolyn’s …
Rosalind Hoffman, mother of Debbie Sosnicki, Office Manager, Our Lady of Fatima Parish Mrs. Hoffman passed away on September 23, 2016. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 30th. Visitation is from 11:00 AM – to 12:45 PM in the Chapel at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, and the funeral Mass is at 1:00 …
Mrs. Linda Holtfreter We received word of the recent passing of Mrs. Linda Holtfreter, 69, sister of Father David Engbarth, a retired priest of the Diocese of Rockford, Illinois, residing and assisting in the Diocese of St. Petersburg. A Memorial Mass for Mrs. Holtfreter was held today, June 13, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, …
Brian J. Sweeney, Calvary Cemetery Mr. Sweeney, 73, bookkeeper at Calvary, passed April 21, 2016. He is survived by children, Tim and Maureen Nelson of St. Pete Beach, Christopher Sweeney of Archdale, NC, and Marc and Kathleen Hoefler of Beavercreek, OH, and other relatives. Funeral Services –Visitation on April 25, at Brett Funeral Home, …
Deacon Winston McDonald Word reached the Office of the Diaconate that Deacon Winston McDonald, from St. Justin Martyr Parish in Seminole, passed away last night, April 17, 2016. The Funeral Services are as follows: Wake Service: Sunday, April 24th, 2016 from 2 pm – 7 pm, Vigil Service at 6:30 pm at Serenity Gardens, 13401 …
Mrs. Rosa Varkey, mother of Rev. George P. Varkey, M.S.T. We were recently informed that Mrs. Rosa Varkey, 93, passed away in the Lord on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, in India. She is the mother of Father George Varkey, MST, Parochial Vicar of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, New Port Richey. Please pray for a safe journey …
Rev. Angelus Migliore, T.O.R. Pastor Emeritus, St. Patrick Parish, Tampa Word has reached the Chancellor’s Officce that Rev. Angelus Migliore, T.O.R., Pastor Emeritus of St. Patrick Parish, Tampa, has passed away very peacefully today, Monday, March 28, 2016. More details here. The funeral arrangements are as follows: Thursday, March 31 at St. Patrick Parish, 4520 S. …
Richard (Dick) Klein Mr. Klein passed on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in Seminole Florida. Dick was an active member of St. Justin, Martyr Parish, and a past recipient of the St Jude Award. He is survived by his family, including his sister, Sister Suzanne (Sue) Klein, O.P. of St Petersburg. Funeral arrangements, under the Direction of …
Reverend Raymond Vega, S.C.J. We received word that Father Raymond Vega, SCJ, 91, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the retirement community house of the Priests of the Sacred Heart, in Pinellas Park. Father Vega was ordained for the Sacred Heart Fathers in 1973. He served as Associate Director of the community’s retirement …
Rev. John H. Edwards, S.J., former president of Jesuit High School We received word that Father John H. Edwards, S.J., 91, passed away in the Lord on Monday, February 1, 2016, at a nursing facility in Dallas, Texas. Father Edwards was affiliated with the Society of Jesus for 74 years and had been ordained to …
Paul Kenneth Jastrem Mr. Jastrem, age 68, St. Petersburg, formerly of Lawrence, MA, passed away December 29, 2015 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1964. In 1973, Paul moved to St. Petersburg and continued his career as organist at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle and …
We received word that Father Alfonso Pagliara, O.F.M. Cap., 90, passed away in the Lord early Tuesday morning, January 19, 2016. “Father Al,” as he was known, served as Parochial Vicar of Most Holy Redeemer Parish, Tampa for 23 years, from 1986 to 1995 and again from 1998 until the Capuchins left the parish in …
Reverend Paul Bedard, S.D.B. We received word that Fr. Bedard, 89, passed away in the Lord on Monday, December 7, 2015, while at Carrollwood Care Center in Tampa. He resided at Mary Help of Christians Center, Tampa, since his retirement in 2010. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on December 10th at Mary …
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Please keep the souls and the families of our faithful departed in your prayers: Mrs. Isabelle Daly, mother of Nancy Ridenour, Chair of the Diocesan Finance Council, and mother-in-law of David Ridenour, Director of the Diocesan Tribunal Mrs. Daly passed away, Saturday, December 5th up in Illinois. Please keep Nancy, David and their relatives in …
Sister Regina Peltz, SNJM Please remember Sister Regina Peltz, SNJM, who passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015. Sister Regina served as principal of Holy Family Catholic School for many years. Mrs. Linda Patterson Mrs. Patterson, age 71, of Tampa, passed away November 25, 2015. She served her parish, Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, …
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Rev. Inocencio Estibalez Father Estibalez, 88, a retired priest of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, passed away in the Lord on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Since his retirement, Father Estibalez has resided in Vitoria, Spain. A Funeral Mass was held on Monday, November 16 in the parish church of San Miguel Arcángel, …
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Mr. Raymond Cormier Mr. Raymond Cormier, age 84, father of Rev. Michael Cormier, went home to the Lord Thursday, October 22, 2015, at St. Joseph Hospital in Tampa following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Cormier was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pauline. He is survived by his son, Reverend Michael …
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Sister Mary Dorothy Neuhofer, O.S.B., a member of the Benedictine Sisters of Florida, passed into her eternal life on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Born to Joseph and Helen (Barthle) Neuhofer on June 19, 1931, Sister was raised in St. Joseph, FL, the second of eleven children. One of her siblings, Sister Mary Clare, is also …
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Sr. Maureen Dorr, O.S.F. Sr. Maureen passed away on October 1, 2015. Sister Maureen faithfully lived the mission of the Franciscan Sisters for 66 years, first as an educator for 40 years and then as a volunteer serving the poor and the marginalized at both Trinity Cafe and the jail, Hillsborough County. She was an …
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Reverend Paul Hervey 3/5/1938 – 9/ 21/ 2015 The Chancellor’s Office has received word of the sudden passing of Father Paul Hervey, age 77, on Monday, September 21, 2015 at his home. A widower and late vocation, Father Hervey was ordained for the Diocese of St. Petersburg on May 20, 1995 at the Cathedral of St. Jude …
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Reverend Hugh J. Mullin Father Mullin, 93, of Seminole, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015. He was a native of Kansas City, MO, and was ordained to the priesthood in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Kansas City, MO, on December 21, 1946. He was Associated Pastor at St. James, St. Mary, St. Peter, Cathedral of …
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Mrs. Hazel Knox, wife of Deacon Terry Knox, from St. Scholastica Parish, Lecanto, passed away in the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2015, following a recent cancer diagnosis. Deacon Terry and Hazel have provided a consistent, faithful presence to the community of St. Scholastica for many years. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Visitation and Wake …
Mrs. Carolyn Rebel Mrs. Carolyn Rebel, 84, mother of Reverend Patrick Rebel, pastor of St. Joan of Arc Parish, Spring Hill, passed away August 23, 2015. Please follow this link for more information. Please keep Father Rebel, his brothers and all family members in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Rev. …
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Reverend Roy M. Gasnick, O.F.M. (Nov 26, 1933 ~ July 24, 2015) We sadly report the passing of Reverend Roy M. Gasnick, O.F.M. on July 24, 2015 at Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg. Father Gasnick was a professed Franciscan friar for 60 years and a priest for 55 years. He was residing at St. Anthony …
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