Alumni Obits
---and I will raise you up on the last day----
CONNOLLY-Anthony
J. passed away on May 4, 2012,
in
Manhattan. A memorial Mass will be held at The Church of the Ascension at
Don’t
know if he was an alumnus.
Thanks,
Joe Fletcher mullaghmore967@gmail.com
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Theresa NearyObituary
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I am sorry to report the sudden death of my
brother, Bernie O'Brien (Class of 44) in
Please pray for his family.
Sister Mary O'Brien (Class of 46)
Bernie worked with Con Edison in N.Y.,
lived on
Say a prayer for him and may God have mercy
on his soul. God bless all
Nancy [Simpson] '45 & Jake '44 Barrett
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May 14, 2012
Nancy
Horgan Metz died peacefullly
in November 2011. I think she
was in the graduating class of 1943.
Margaret
(Madge) Tuohy Taylor, my
sister,
died
Jan 20, 2012. at home in
Maureen Tuohy Horgan Fitzsimmons
(Never attended Ascension school except when
the nuns allowed me to sit in the first grade classroom and draw pictures when
I was 4 years old!!)
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April 13,
2012
Leo
M. O'Grady ’51, 74, a longtime resident of
Leo is survived by his wife of 51 years,
Kathleen (née Maguire); his sons Kenneth and wife Christine of Chester, NY;
Brendan and wife Gretchen of Marblehead, MA; Dennis of Milford, CT, and
Leo will be remembered for his many years of
dedicated service to the AOH Division #1,
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May 14, 2012
McKiernan - John, on February
18, 2012, age 76. Beloved husband of
Alumni President Peggy (née O'Connor). Cherished father of Elizabeth Healy
(Sean), Peggy Ann Panker (Brian) and Patrick (Jennifer). Loving grandfather
(Poppa) of 12. Treasured brother of Fr. Vincent, Mary Teates,
Sr. Kathleen, and the late Patrick, Robert and Anne. Dear brother-in-law
to Vera, Robert, and the late Glynis. He is also survived by many loving nieces
and nephews and was predeceased by his niece Glynis.
Reposing
Tuesday from 2-5 and 7-9 at Williams
Funeral Home 5628 Broadway,
Funeral Mass Wednesday, 9:45 A.M. at St. Barnabas R.C. Church.
Followed
by internment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
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She was better known back
then as Ann Hurley.
and numerous nephews,
nieces, and stepchildren.
Mary Hurley
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My
sister, Evelyn McClain Brawley ‘41
Passed
away on December 8th 2011
at
Hackensack University Hospital.
She
died peacefully in the same hospital room with her husband
Jim
Brawley and with eight of their children.
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It
is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of
Christine
Halloran Brennan (Class of 1945)
Chris,
a devoted daughter, loving wife, caring mother
dedicated
teacher and nurse, confidant and best friend.
Often
in my thoughts and always in my heart.
Lillian
Bauer Bickmeyer Class of ‘43
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Our
cousin, Mary Zonneveld Scipione, died on September 16, 2011 after a long
illness.
I’m
not sure whether she graduated in 1950 or 1951.
She
will be missed by all of us.
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Leroy
Magno ‘48 died April 25, 2011
He
was from 103rd Street and played ball at the YMCA
on
104th between Columbus and Amsterdam.
His
picture is in the Older Links, Groups,
one
in Fort Campbell KY, taken in July 1953.
Teeters' Funeral Chapel (Click
on the candles)
Leonard
Rishkowski class of 1949
Passed
away peacefully on April 7, 2009.
Lived
on 104th street where he and John
Luckie
'49 were inseparable through many years.
His
brother Joseph Rishkowski '47'
John
O'Toole graduated Ascension in 1939,
Amsterdam
and 109th Street. From John McGuire ‘41
are
sending a donation in memory of Nancy.
My
sister, Louise Heintz (Kayser)
Died
2011 at Ronconcama, Nassau, NY
Catherine
White, Class of 1938
Katherine
McVeigh class of 1940
Thank
you Tom Heintz Class of 1938
It is with heavy heart that I must report the passing of
Tom went to Ascension and lived on 106th.Street,
between Amsterdam and Columbus.
Tom spent two tours with the Marines: WW 2
and reactivated for the Korean Conflict.
He spent his whole working life in the brewing industry,
retiring from Budweiser around 1995 and retiring to Florida.
Tom is survived by his wife Doris and his sister.
Tom was a great guy. Remember him in your prayers
and maybe donate something to the
Ascension Scholarship fund in Tom's mane.
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Joe
Jackson ’41 passed away on August 25, 2011
Graduated from Ascension 1941.
Married to Frances O'Shea, class of 47.
KathlineJackson
Relton, class of 43
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It
is with deep sadness I announce the passing of my
from
175 West 107th Street.
Please remember her in your prayers. Thank you,
Jim De Berry '54
she died within one yr. of being diagnosed.
She and I graduated in 58, and our older sister Loretta Quinn Houlihan graduated in 56'.
God
Bless,
Mary Quinn Prescott
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Ed Conroy of our class ’44 passed away after a long illness.
Please keep him in your prayers.
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They lived at 60 West 106 Street top floor.
Sorry to report Alumnus Kenny Curtain passed away, Tuesday Dec. 28, 2010
He spent part of his youth in our neighborhood,
W 109St. Bet. Amst. and Columbus Ave.. RIP
John M Lynn class of ‘48 Died 12/20/10
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Joseph Raymond McClain
’44 passed away on
89 Hiddenbrooke Dr. Beacon, NY 12508-3599.
To
the Manhattan College Community:
It is with much regret that we inform you of the death of
Mary Alice Chiffriller (Holy Name)
Donald's
dad was Frank Chifferilla was care taker of the Church
and
they lived in the house right next to church.
Mass
at St Peters Church Haverstraw N Y
I
am sorry that I have to inform you that my
friend and classmate, Matty Scott ’41 passed away
The wake will be at Fred McGrath Funeral Home
20 Cedar Street, Bronxville NY
On Friday November 5th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM
Saturday, November 6th at 10:30 AM,
at the Church of the Annunciation
470 Westchester Ave., Crestwood NY 10707
and the burial will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery .
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I have just learned of the passing of Sissy Dwyer Maloney, ’50
a
great gal from 109th St. remember her in your prayers
TULLY-Maryanne (nee Rowe). beloved wife of the late Jack Tully.
Passed away peacefully at home on Monday August 2 2010
surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her cherished sister Donna Rowe
Wake was held at Williams Funeral Home at
Mass of Resurrection was celebrated August 5th
Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, NY.
In place of flowers donations can be made in Maryanne’s memory
to the Church of the Ascension,
221 West 107 Street NYC, NY 10025
THOMAS
F. MURPHY 46
AGE: 78 BRADLEY BEACH
Thomas F. Murphy, 78, of Bradley Beach, formerly of Old Bridge, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at
Jersey Shore Univ. Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Jersey City, Thomas grew up
in Manhattan and the Bronx and later lived in Old Bridge before moving to
Bradley Beach 13 years ago. While living in Old Bridge, Thomas was a
parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, where he served on Parish
Counsel, St. Vincent de Paul and the Holy Name Society. He was on the Old
Bridge Township Planning Board. Thomas retired in 1993 from Con Edison in New
York City, where he worked for 30 years. Most recently, Thomas was a
parishioner of the Church of the Ascension, Bradley Beach, where he was a member
of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and was on the parish council. He
volunteered with Meals on Wheels in Bradley Beach. Thomas was very proud of his
Irish heritage and served as the former president of the Friendly Sons of
Shillelagh, Old Bridge and a trustee of the Jersey Shore Friendly Sons of the
Shillelagh. He was on the committee for the Belmar St. Patrick's Day Parade,
and a former Grand Marshal of the parade. He was a member of the N.J. Irish
Festival Committee.
Thomas was predeceased by his brother, Bernard Murphy. Surviving are his
beloved wife of 45 years, Joan (Galvin) Murphy; three daughters, Marypat
Jeffries and her husband David of Old Bridge, Sheila Murphy of Manalapan, and
Dina Starace and her husband Edward of East Brunswick; a sister, Joan Murphy;
and a nephew, Gregory McGrath and his wife Sharon. He also leaves four
grandsons, Thomas and Jeremy Jeffries, Kyle and Ryan Starace; and his
much-loved dog, Brandy.
Visiting will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 14 and July
15 at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Highway 35 at New Bedford Road, Wall. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Friday, July 16 at the
Church of the Ascension 501 Brinley Ave., Bradley Beach. Burial will follow in
St. Anne's Cemetery, Wall. For more information or to send condolences, please
visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com.
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Blaney, Deacon James J. ’40, passed to God’s glory
Survived by wife of 60 years, Mary Caulfield Blaney, ’43,
and RJ, Katie & Matthew Duran.
Also survived by 4 great grandchildren Emma & Grace Blaney
Ordained May 7, 1988, Deacon Jim served
Our Holy Redeemer parish, Freeport until 1991 when he moved to
St. Luke’s Church in Palm Harbor, FL.
Jim was a 4-time Emmy award winning audio engineer at NBC TV
Private burial at Holy Rood Cemetery, July 14th.
In lieu of flowers, donations to
St. Petersburg Deaconate Development Fund,
St. Luke’s Outreach 2757 Alderman Rd.
There will be a memorial mass for Jim
at the church of Our Holy Redeemer in Freeport, Long Island
where Jim served when he was ordained as a deacon.
Our
Holy Redeemer Parish
37 Ocean Ave
Freeport, LI
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Ray Moorehead '43 passed away last night June 19,2010
in Putnam Hospital in Carmel N.Y.
Joe Devaney ('44) has passed away.
Joe and Ann had just returned from Florida
when he was hospitalized and he died peacefully the following week.
My brother Stanley Forrester passed away December 1st 2009.
He graduated in 1950 He died suddenly.
He served in the army for 21 yrs. Served in Vietnam for 3 tours of duty.
He lived in Henderson, NY. and Rayong, Thailand.
He is survived by his loving wife Bencha and me.
Colette Forrester 1955) tullythecat@comcast.net
Husband of Gloria Grasso (Holy Name)
Died suddenly on August 28th,2009at age 85
Jim was the second youngest of eight children,
John, Mary (Mae) Raymond (Happy),
Margaret ’31, Richard ’33, Michael ’35, and Catherine ‘41
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My
brother Walter Sheehan ’38 died February
13, 2010
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I have just been informed that John T. McGuire [Jack] died Thursday.
He was a classmate of my brother Bob and John McClain
and they graduated from Ascension in 1934.
Dennis Sweeny of Emerson N.J. died,
One of the14 Sweenys of Bway and 106St. above the Rose Bar
Dennis was the younger brother of my brother-in-law
Mike Sweeny, deceased, late husband of my sister Judy.
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Pete Basabe from our neighborhood passed away, Sunday Jan 17,2010.
I don't know any other details other than, he passed while in the hospital.
May he RIP. He was a good man.
Margaret
McInerney ‘25
(August 5, 1908 - January 20, 2010)
Survivors
include her son, Eugene, West Chester, PA., 4 Grandchildren and 3 Great
Grandchildren.
Just
to let you and the Ascension alumni know that my Mom,
Margaret
McInerney ’25,
passed away yesterday January 20th
at
101 years of age. The end of an era.
Stanley
Forrester, class of 50" passed away on Dec. 1, 2009
I
understand from his wife it was quite sudden.
Stan
lived on 105th St. May he rest in peace.
Loving
wife of Jim ’46 died, August 2009
Pat
and Jim lived on 109th Street between Amsterdam and Broadway.
They
have lived in Fair Lawn NJ since 2004
HIGGINS-James
J. On October 7, 2009.
Beloved
husband of Catherine (nee Landers).
Loving
father of James (Donna), Mary (Chris) Perez,
Christopher
(Christie Barricella).
Devoted
grand father of Coleen and Kevin Higgins,
Christopher,
Maryalice & Cynthia Perez.
Dear
brother of Daniel Higgins & the late Margaret Waitkus.
Brother Michael Farrell, FSC died suddenly on September 29, 2009.
He is survived by his siblings,
Brother John Farrell, FSC, Kathleen, James and Eugene.
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RAWDON-Angela
(nee McLoughlin)
’51 On March 3, 2009.
Retired registered nurse, Coney Island Hospital.
from 109th St. has passed away,
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I have just been informed that our classmate
James
Healey died yesterday, July 31st.
He was married to Margaret Hines.
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Another member of the Ascension Alumni passed away last night.
Pat Murtha (Gurman), she was a great gal, full of fun.
Myself and Betty Butler use to go to Wildwood with Pat for five days in May,
and believe me she and her sisters, Ann and Kay, were a big part of the fun we had on that trip.
The Murtha Family, were fine people, one as good as the next.
I know Pat is safely home, and I hope she knows.
There are a lot of people who will miss her dearly.
The
likes of her will never pass this way again.
Patsy Boyle Hagner
Pat Murtha lived in the Bronx and was very sick for a while,
there was a wake today and her family celebrated her life today.
Her sister Anne Murtha McHugh was with her till the end..
The Kilcooley Family wishes to offer our condolences
Please
say a prayer for Pat, she will be missed.
My
husband John J. Bernard ’41 died in June
of last year.
He
had suffered form Alzheimer’s disease for many years.
John
J. Bernard, 81, of Titusville, NJ died Sunday at St. Frances Medical Center in
Trenton, NJ.
He
resided in Brick, NJ until after the loss of his first wife, Patricia Bernard.
He
also served with USAID in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
As
a Certified Public Accountant, he was a member of AICPA.
Mr.
Bernard was a parishioner at St. George Roman Catholic Church in Titusville.
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My
sister, Catherine (Kathleen or Kay)
McHugh Brautigan, 1944
passed
away on July 8, 2008 at the age of 78.
Her
husband, John J. Brautigan, a NJ resident all his life, passed away in
February 2006.
My
sister is survived by seven children and twenty grandchildren
ranging
in ages from 6 months to 24 years.
Please
ask everyone to remember her in their prayers.
Pat
McHugh ’46 pfmcq@verizon.net
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I just heard that Theresa Leo, class of ‘41
died last Sunday June
30,2009 out in Arizona where she lived
TROTTA-Mary (nee Henessy) 75, May 22, 2009. ‘48
Devoted mother of Trudy, Margaret (deceased) & Thomas (Rosemary).
Adoring grandmother of Carolann, Teresa & Nicole.
Resident of Brooklyn & Breezy Point.
Member of A.O.H. St. Bernard's Rosary Society
& Catholic Daughters of America.
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Sadly, I must inform you of the death of my cousin,
Mary Hartnett
(Class of ’44), September 29, 2008
Please pray
for Mary
She was the sister of the late Timothy Vincent Hartnett (Class of ’47)
Sorry to report that my cousin
Jackie (John) Scully died January ’09 in Arizona
I think he was class of ’47 or ‘48.
We all lived at 93 West 103rd across from Arden Theater
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We would like to inform you of the passing of our brother
one son and one grand daughter.
PLEASE KEEP
HIM IN YOUR PRAYERS.
Joe ‘44 and Frank ‘45 Devaney
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Another member of Ascension, passed tonight, Joe Zane,
A real great guy, to those of you who remember him, say a prayer,
he went to
mass every morning, and prayed for everyone.
God Speed Old Friend,