Announcement of Death – Reverend James J.M. Reynolds

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Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend James J.M. Reynolds, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Father Reynolds was born on February 15, 1956 in New York, was ordained to the Priesthood on June 30, 1984 and died Friday, January 12, 2024.

Father Reynolds served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Parochial Vicar of the Parishes of Saint Helen (Howard Beach), Saint Patrick (Brooklyn), Saint Matthias (Ridgewood), Holy Child Jesus (Richmond Hill), Saint Brendan (Brooklyn), Our Lady of Mercy (Forest Hills), and Saint Thomas Aquinas (Flatlands). He was also in residence at Bishop Mugavero Residence (Douglaston), Saint Virgilius (Broad Channel), and Our Lady of the Snows (Floral Park).

The arrangements are as follows:

WAKE: Immaculate Conception Center
7200 Douglaston Parkway
Douglaston, New York 11362
Tel: (718) 229-8001

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

FUNERAL MASS: Immaculate Conception Center

Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 11:00 AM
7200 Douglaston Parkway
Douglaston, New York 11362

BURIAL: Saint Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, New York

Please pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and friends. May he rest in the peace of Christ, the Risen Lord.

If you wish to send condolences, please mail to his brother, Mr. Stephen Reynolds, 385 Lathrop Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302.

Reverend Monsignor Steven J. Aguggia, J.C.L.
Chancellor

Announcement of Death – Peter A. Mahoney

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Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Peter A. Mahoney, who died on Friday, January 12, 2024. All arrangements and burial are private. If you have any questions concerning the arrangements, please contact the Office of the Chancellor.

Please pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and friends. May he rest in the peace of Christ, the Risen Lord. If you wish to send condolences, please mail to his friend, Mr. Gregory T. Cerchione, 150
Broadway, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10038.

Reverend Monsignor Steven J. Aguggia, J.C.L.
Chancellor and Vicar for Canonical Affairs

Announcement of Death – Reverend Monsignor John F. Casey

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Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Monsignor John F. Casey, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Monsignor Casey was born on December 31, 1928, was ordained to the Priesthood on May 29, 1954 and died Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

Monsignor Casey served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Pastor of the Parishes of Incarnation (Queens Village), Sacred Heart (Bayside) and Holy Rosary (Brooklyn). He also served as Temporary Administrator of the Parishes of Saint Nicholas Tolentine (Jamaica) and Sacred Heart (Cambria Heights); and as Parochial Vicar at the Parish of Saint Patrick (Long Island City). Monsignor Casey was also a member of the Diocesan Presbyteral Council, Director of the Diocesan Black and Indian Mission, and Chairman of the Diocesan Assignment Policy Committee. He also served as Principal at the Cathedral Preparatory Seminary.

In 1982, Monsignor Casey was named Prelate of Honor.

The arrangements are as follows:

WAKE: Monday, December 18, 2023 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Immaculate Conception Center 7200 Douglaston Parkway Douglaston, New York 11362

VIGIL: Monday, December 18, 2023 7:00 PM

Immaculate Conception Center 7200 Douglaston Parkway Douglaston, New York 11362

FUNERAL: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 10:30 AM (Please note earlier time)

Immaculate Conception Center 7200 Douglaston Parkway Douglaston, New York 11362 

BURIAL: Holy Cross Cemetery Brooklyn, New York

Monsignor Casey was a member of the Priests’ Purgatorial Society. Please pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and friends. May he rest in the peace of Christ, the Risen Lord. If you wish to send condolences, please mail to his brother Mr. Donald Casey, 34 Walsh Drive, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430.

Reverend Monsignor Steven J. Aguggia, J.C.L. Chancellor and Vicar for Canonical Affairs

Announcement of Death-Reverend Monsignor John E. Delendick

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Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Monsignor John E. Delendick, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Monsignor Delendick was born on September 4, 1949, was ordained to the Priesthood on February 12, 1977, and died Thursday November 23, 2023.

Monsignor Delendick served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Pastor of the Shrine of Saint Jude (Brooklyn), and the Parishes of Saint Agnes and Sacred Heart Chapel (Brooklyn), and Saint Michael (Brooklyn). He also served as Administrator of the Parishes of Saint Ann and Saint George (Brooklyn); and as Parochial Vicar of the Parishes of Good Shepherd (Brooklyn) and Saint Catherine of Genoa (Brooklyn). Monsignor Delendick was also a Diocesan Real Estate Board Member, and Professor at the Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminary. He has served as Chaplain of the Fire Department of New York City since 1996.

On February 8, 2003, Monsignor Delendick was named Chaplain of His Holiness. The arrangements are as follows:

WAKE:
Shrine Church of Saint Jude
1677 Canarsie Road
Brooklyn, New York 11236
Tel: (718) 718-763-6300

Wednesday November 29, 2023
2:00 PM-4:00PM & 7:00PM-9:00PM

Thursday November 30, 2023
2:00 PM-6:00PM

VIGIL MASS:
Shrine Church of Saint Jude
1677 Canarsie Road
Brooklyn, New York 11236 Tel: (718) 718-763-6300

Thursday, November 30 2023
7:00 PM

FUNERAL:
Co-Cathedral of Saint Joseph
856 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, New York 11238
Tel: (718) 638-1071

Friday December 1, 2023
11:00 AM

BURIAL:
Saint John Cemetery
Middle Village, New York

Monsignor Delendick was a member of the Priests’ Purgatorial Society.

Please pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and friends. May he rest in the peace of Christ, the Risen Lord.

If you wish to send condolences, please mail to: his sister Patricia Delendick Alexandre c/o Shrine Church of Saint Jude 1677 Canarsie Road Brooklyn, New York 11236.

Steven J. Aguggia, J.C.L.
Chancellor and Vicar for Canonical Affairs

Announcement of Death – Reverend Monsignor Theophilus A. Joseph

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Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Monsignor Theophilus A. Joseph, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Castries, Saint Lucia who served in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Monsignor Joseph was born on March 22, 1948, was ordained to the Priesthood on May 26, 1974, and died Thursday, November 16, 2023.

Monsignor Joseph served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Parochial Vicar of the Parish of Saint Ephrem (Brooklyn).

The arrangements are as follows:

WAKE: Sunday, November 19, 2023 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Saint Ephrem R.C. Church

929 Bay Ridge Parkway Brooklyn, New York 11228 Tel: (718) 833-1010

VIGIL MASS: Sunday, November 19, 2023 7:00 PM

Saint Ephrem R.C. Church 929 Bay Ridge Parkway Brooklyn, New York 11228

FUNERAL MASS: Monday, November 20, 2023 11:00 AM

Saint Ephrem R.C. Church 929 Bay Ridge Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11228

INTERMENT: Saint Lucia

Please pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and friends. May he rest in the peace of Christ, the Risen Lord. If you wish to send condolences, please mail to Very Reverend Robert B. Adamo, C/O Saint Ephrem R.C. Church, 929 Bay Ridge Parkway, Brooklyn, New York 11228.

Reverend Monsignor Steven J. Aguggia, J.C.L. Chancellor

Announcement of Death – Reverend Monsignor James F. Spengler

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Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Monsignor James F. Spengler, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Monsignor Spengler was born on November 17, 1942 in New York, was ordained to the Priesthood on June 1, 1968 and died Thursday, October 12, 2023. 

Monsignor Spengler served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Pastor of the Parishes of Saint Rose of Lima (Brooklyn), Saint Gerard Majella (Hollis), and Our Lady of Mercy (Brooklyn). He also served as Administrator of the Parish of Holy Cross (Brooklyn); and as Parochial Vicar of the Parish of Saint Ambrose (Brooklyn). Monsignor Spengler was also Episcopal Vicar for Queens South. 

On February 25, 1988, Monsignor Spengler was named Prelate of Honor. 

The arrangements are as follows: 

WAKE: Immaculate Conception Center 

7200 Douglaston Parkway 

Douglaston, New York 11362 

Tel: (718) 229-8001 

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 

3:00 PM – 7:00 PM 

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM 

VIGIL MASS: Immaculate Conception Center 

7200 Douglaston Parkway 

Douglaston, New York 11362 

Tel: (718) 229-8001 

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 

7:30 PM 

FUNERAL MASS: Immaculate Conception Center 

7200 Douglaston Parkway 

Douglaston, New York 11362 

Tel: (718) 229-8001 

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 

11:00 AM 

BURIAL: Saint John Cemetery 

Middle Village, New York 

Please pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and friends. May he rest in the peace of Christ, the Risen Lord. 

If you wish to send condolences, please mail to his niece, Mrs. Teresa Spinosa, 113 Clover Drive, Massapequa Park, New York 11762. 

 

Reverend Monsignor Steven J. Aguggia, J.C.L. 
Chancellor 

Announcement of Death – Reverend Monsignor Joseph L. Cunningham

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Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Monsignor Joseph L. Cunningham, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Monsignor Cunningham was born on March 4, 1937, was ordained to the Priesthood on June 1, 1963, and died Thursday, October 12, 2023. 

Monsignor Cunningham served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Pastor of Saint Gregory the Great (Bellerose). He also served Temporary Ministry at Saint Joan of Arc (Jackson Heights); also as Temporary Administrator of Saint Andrew the Apostle (Brooklyn); and as Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Mercy (Forest Hills). Monsignor Cunningham was also the Executive Secretary of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission, Liturgy Advisor for the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, and a board member of the Diocesan Pastoral Institute. He also served as Principal at the Cathedral Preparatory Seminary, and as Rector at the Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Florida. 

On December 19, 2019, Monsignor Cunningham was named Chaplain of His Holiness. 

The arrangements are as follows: 

WAKE: Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home 

125 Hillside Avenue 

North New Hyde Park, New York 11040 

Tel: (516) 354-0634 

Sunday, October 15, 2023 

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Monday, October 16, 2023 

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 

VIGIL: Our Lady Queen of Martyrs R.C. Church 

110-06 Queens Boulevard 

Forest Hills, New York 11375 

Tel: (718) 268-6251 

Monday, October 16, 2023 

7:30 PM 

FUNERAL: Saint Gregory the Great R.C. Church 

242-20 88th Avenue 

Bellerose, New York 11426 

Tel: (718) 347-3707 

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 

11:00 AM 

BURIAL: Saint John Cemetery 

Middle Village, New York 

Monsignor Cunningham was a member of the Priests’ Purgatorial Society. 

Please pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and friends. May he rest in the peace of Christ, the Risen Lord. 

If you wish to send condolences, please mail to his sister Mrs. Mary O’Donnell, 57 Sylvia Lane, New Hyde Park, New York 11040. 

Reverend Monsignor Steven J. Aguggia, J.C.L.
Chancellor 

Announcement of Death – Rev. Msgr. Anthony F. Sherman

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Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Monsignor Anthony F. Sherman, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Monsignor Sherman was born on March 13, 1945, was ordained to the priesthood on February 28, 1970, and died Sunday October 8, 2023.

Monsignor Sherman served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Pastor of Saint Anastasia (Douglaston) and Saint Matthias (Ridgewood). He served as parochial vicar of Saint Anastasia (Douglaston), Saint Benedict Joseph Labre (Richmond Hill) and Saint Matthias (Ridgewood). Monsignor Sherman was a member of the Diocesan Liturgical Committee, Diocesan Education Office, and the Committee for Sacramental Guidelines. He was an adjunct professor of liturgy at the Immaculate Conception Seminary. Monsignor Sherman was named Prelate of Honor in 1986. He served as Director of the Liturgy Office at 75 Green Avenue and the Director for Liturgy at the USCCB in Washington, D.C.

The arrangements are as follows:

WAKE: Saint Anastasia Church
45-14 245th Street
Douglaston, New York 11362
Tel: (718)-631-4454
Thursday October 12, 2023
3:00 PM-7:00PM

VIGIL MASS: Saint Anastasia Church
45-14 245th Street
Douglaston, New York 11362
Tel: (718)-631-4454
Thursday October 12, 2023
7:30 PM

FUNERAL: Saint Anastasia Church
45-14 245th Street
Douglaston, New York 11362
Tel: (718)-631-4454
Friday October 13, 2023
11:00 AM

BURIAL: Saint John Cemetery
Middle Village, New York

Monsignor Sherman was a member of the Priests’ Purgatorial Society.

Please pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and friends. May he rest in the peace of Christ, the Risen Lord.

If you wish to send condolences, please mail to his niece Terri Gendron, c/o Saint Anastasia Church, 45-14 245th Street, Box 472, Douglaston, New York 11362.

Reverend Monsignor Steven J. Aguggia, J.C.L.
Chancellor and Vicar for Canonical Affairs

Announcement of Death – Reverend Robert P. Vitaglione

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Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Robert P. Vitaglione, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Father Vitaglione was born on July 17, 1949, was ordained to the Priesthood on May 8, 1976, and died Wednesday, October 4, 2023. 

Father Vitaglione served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Pastor of the Parishes of Mary of Nazareth (Brooklyn) and Saint Joseph (Brooklyn). He also served as Administrator of the Parishes of Mary of Nazareth – Sacred Heart (Brooklyn), Saint Michael the Archangel – Saint Edward the Confessor (Brooklyn), and Saint Joseph (Brooklyn); and as Parochial Vicar of the Parishes of Our Lady of Loreto (Brooklyn) and Transfiguration (Brooklyn). 

The arrangements are as follows: 

FUNERAL:
Immaculate Conception Center
7200 Douglaston Parkway
Douglaston, New York 11362
Tel: (718) 229-8001 

Friday, October 6, 2023
11:30 AM 

BURIAL:
Saint Mary’s Cemetery
Washingtonville, New York 

Please pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and friends. May he rest in the peace of Christ, the Risen Lord. 

If you wish to send condolences, please mail to Mr. John Nicelli, 225 Broadway Suite 1040, New York, New York 10007. 

Reverend Monsignor Steven J. Aguggia, J.C.

Announcement of Death – Reverend Jerome E. Nadine

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Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Jerome E. Nadine, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Father Nadine was born on June 10, 1933, was ordained to the priesthood on May 24, 1958, and died on Saturday, September 30, 2023 in California where all arrangements will take place. Father Nadine served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Parochial Vicar at the Parishes of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (Ridgewood), Saint Catherine of Sienna (St. Albans), and Holy Rosary (Brooklyn). He also served as Military Chaplain at the U.S. Air Forces. Please pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and friends. May he rest in the peace of Christ, the Risen Lord. If you wish to send condolences, please mail to Mr. Sam DeSanctis, 318 Mason Road, Vista, California 92084.

Reverend Monsignor Steven J. Aguggia, J.C.L.
Chancellor