Death Announcements

PASSING OF REVEREND MONSIGNOR ROCCO D. VILLANI

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OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN
310 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, New York 11215 ● 718.399.5990 ● FAX: 718.399.5934
E-mail: curia@diobrook.org

 

Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Monsignor Rocco D. Villani, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Monsignor Villani was born on April 1, 1928 in Brooklyn, was ordained to the Priesthood on June 3, 1961, and died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Saint Brendan (Brooklyn).

Monsignor Villani served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Pastor of the Parishes of Saint Brendan (Brooklyn) and Saint Mary Mother of Jesus (Brooklyn), as Temporary Administrator of Resurrection (Brooklyn) and as Parochial Vicar of the Parishes of Saints Simon and Jude (Brooklyn) and Saint Anthony of Padua (Brooklyn). He also served as Spiritual Director of Cathedral College (Douglaston) as well as Chaplain of Saint Brendan High School and Bishop Kearney High School. On February 25, 1988, he was named Prelate of Honor to His Holiness.

The arrangements are as follows:

WAKE: Saint Brendan Roman Catholic Church

1525 East 12th Street Brooklyn, New York 11230 Tel: (718) 339-2828

Thursday, January 24, 2019 Friday, January 25, 2019 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

VIGIL: Saint Brendan Roman Catholic Church

1525 East 12th Street Brooklyn, New York 11230 Tel: (718) 339-2828

Friday, January 25, 2019 7:30 PM

FUNERAL: Saint Brendan Roman Catholic Church

1525 East 12th Street Brooklyn, New York 11230 Tel: (718) 339-2828

Saturday, January 26, 2019 10:30 AM

BURIAL: Saint John Cemetery

Middle Village, New York

Monsignor Villani was a member of the Priests’ Purgatorial Society. All priests are invited to concelebrate the Liturgy. Please bring your diocesan vestments.

If you wish to send condolences, please mail to The Family of Monsignor Villani c/o Saint Brendan Roman Catholic Church, at 1525 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11230.

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.

Reverend Monsignor Anthony Hernandez, J.C.L. Chancellor and Moderator of the Curia

 

 

PASSING OF REVEREND ROBERT BLYMAN

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OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN
310 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, New York 11215 ● 718.399.5990 ● FAX: 718.399.5934
E-mail: curia@diobrook.org

The Diocese of Brooklyn has been informed of the death of Reverend Robert Blyman, a priest of
the Diocese of Rockville Centre. The funeral arrangements are as follows:

Date of Death: Saturday, January 5, 2019
WAKE: Church of Our Lady of Mercy
500 South Oyster Bay Road
Hicksville, New York 11801
Tel: (516) 931-4351
Thursday, January 10, 2019

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
VIGIL MASS: Church of Our Lady of Mercy
500 South Oyster Bay Road
Hicksville, New York 11801
Tel: (516) 931-4351
Thursday, January 10, 2019

7:30 PM
FUNERAL: Church of Our Lady of Mercy
500 South Oyster Bay Road
Hicksville, New York 11801
Tel: (516) 931-4351
Friday, January 11, 2019
11:00 AM

BURIAL: Abbey of Regina Laudis Cemetery

Bethlehem, Connecticut

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.
Reverend Monsignor Anthony Hernandez, J.C.L.
Chancellor and Vicar for Canonical Affairs

PASSING OF MR. FRANKLIN EDMUNDO PEÑAFIEL, BROTHER OF REVEREND ROMEL PEÑAFIEL

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OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN
310 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, New York 11215 ● 718.399.5990 ● FAX: 718.399.5934
E-mail: curia@diobrook.org

 

Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Mr. Franklin Edmundo Peñafiel, brother of Reverend Romel Peñafiel, a priest of the Diocese of Loja, Ecuador who is presently ministering as Parochial Vicar of Blessed Sacrament, Jackson Heights. Mr. Peñafiel died Wednesday, January 2, 2019 in Florida.

All arrangements will be taking place in Florida. A memorial service may be held at a later date.

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 Reverend Romel Peñafiel, Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church, 34-43 93rd Street, Jackson Heights, New York 11372.

Reverend Monsignor Anthony Hernandez, J.C.L. Chancellor and Vicar for Canonical Affairs Moderator of the Curia

PASSING OF REVEREND ANDREW K.SOLEY, C.S.Sp.

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OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN
310 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, New York 11215 ● 718.399.5990 ● FAX: 718.399.5934
E-mail: curia@diobrook.org

 

Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Andrew K. Soley, C.S.Sp., a priest of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Province of Ghana, who was ministering in the Diocese of Brooklyn as Parochial Vicar of the Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Brooklyn). Father Soley was born on November 7, 1952 in Ghana, West Africa, was ordained to the Priesthood on July 23, 1994, and died Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn. Father Soley served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Parochial Vicar of the Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Brooklyn).

The arrangements are as follows:

WAKE:

Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
7201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11228
Tel: (718) 236-8300
Sunday, January 6, 2019
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

VIGIL:

Our Lady of Guadalupe R.C. Church
7201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11228
Tel: (718) 236-8300
Sunday, January 6, 2019
7:30 PM

FUNERAL:

Our Lady of Guadalupe R.C. Church
7201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11228
Tel: (718) 236-8300
Monday, January 7, 2019
10:30 AM

BURIAL:

Holy Ghost Preparatory School
Bensalem, Pennsylvania
If you wish to send condolences, please mail to Father Soley’s sister, Ms. Mary Kumi, c/o Our Lady of Guadalupe R.C. Church, 7201 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11228.
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.

Reverend Monsignor Anthony Hernandez, J.C.L.
Chancellor and Moderator of the Curia

Passing of Reverend Patrick G. Burns

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OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN
310 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, New York 11215 ● 718.399.5990 ● FAX: 718.399.5934
E-mail: curia@diobrook.org

Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Patrick G. Burns, a priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Father Burns was born on March 17, 1961 in Brooklyn, was ordained to the Priesthood on May 23, 1992, and died Friday, December 14, 2018 at Holy Name of Jesus Rectory.

Father Burns served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Pastor of the Parishes of St. Michael (Brooklyn) and St. Martin of Tours-Fourteen Holy Martyrs (Brooklyn), as Administrator of Blessed Sacrament (Jackson Heights), as Parochial Vicar of the Parishes of St. Catharine of Alexandria (Brooklyn), Blessed Virgin Mary Help of Christians (Woodside) and St. Francis de Sales (Belle Harbor). He also served the Parishes of St. Leo (Corona) and SS. Peter and Paul (Brooklyn). Additionally, he ministered with the Office of Parish Giving.

The arrangements are as follows:

WAKE:
St. Michael Roman Catholic Church
352 42nd Street
Brooklyn, New York 11232
Tel: (718) 768-6065

Thursday, December 20, 2018
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

VIGIL:
St. Michael Roman Catholic Church
352 42nd Street
Brooklyn, New York 11232
Tel: (718) 768-6065

Thursday, December 20, 2018
7:30 PM

FUNERAL:
St. Michael Roman Catholic Church
352 42nd Street
Brooklyn, New York 11232
Tel: (718) 768-6065

Friday, December 21, 2018
10:30 AM

BURIAL:
Holy Cross Cemetery
Brooklyn, New York

Father Burns was a member of the Priests’ Purgatorial Society. All priests are invited to concelebrate the Liturgy. Please bring your diocesan vestments.

If you wish to send condolences, please mail to his brother, Mr. Michael Burns, at 31 Roosevelt Walk, Breezy Point, NY 11697.

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.

Reverend Monsignor Anthony Hernandez, J.C.L.
Chancellor and Moderator of the Curia

Passing of Mrs. Pasqualina Stankus

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OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN
310 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, New York 11215 ● 718.399.5990 ● FAX: 718.399.5934 E-mail: curia@diobrook.org

Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Mrs. Pasqualina Stankus, mother of Reverend Gregory Stankus, a priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn who is presently ministering as Pastor of the Parish of St. Andrew the Apostle, Brooklyn. Mrs. Stankus died Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Bridgeway Nursing Home, in Bound Brook, New Jersey.

The arrangements are as follows:

WAKE:
Cusimano and Russo Funeral Home
2005 West 6th Street
Brooklyn, New York 11223
Tel: (718) 372-1348

FUNERAL:
SS. Simon and Jude R.C. Church
185 Van Sicklen Street
Brooklyn, New York 11223
Tel: (718) 375-9600

BURIAL:
Thursday, October 18, 2018
10:30 AM
St. John Cemetery
Middle Village, New York

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

If you wish to send condolences, please mail to Reverend Gregory Stankus, St. Andrew the Apostle R.C. Church, 6713 Ridge Boulevard, Brooklyn, New York 11220.

Reverend Monsignor Anthony Hernandez, J.C.L.
Chancellor and Vicar for Canonical Affairs
Moderator of the Curia

Passing of Mr. Alejo Burgos, Father of Reverend Adnel Burgos

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OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN
310 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, New York 11215 ● 718.399.5990 ● FAX: 718.399-5934 E-mail: curia@diobrook.org

Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Mr. Alejo Burgos, father of Reverend Adnel Burgos, a priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn who is presently released from diocesan assignment. Mr. Burgos died Monday, October 8, 2018 at the Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, New Hyde Park. A memorial service may be held at a later date.

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 Reverend Adnel Burgos, c/o Office of the Chancellor, 310 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, New York 11215.

Reverend Monsignor Anthony Hernandez, J.C.L. Chancellor and Moderator of the Curia

Passing of Mr. Al Strynkowski, Brother of Rev. Monsignor John Strynkowski

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OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN
310 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, New York 11215 ● 718.399.5990 ● FAX: 718.399.5934 E-mail: curia@diobrook.org

Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Mr. Al Strynkowski, brother of Rev. Monsignor John Strynkowski, Adjunct Spiritual Director of the Cathedral House of Formation. Mr. Al Strynkowski died Friday, October 12, 2018.

The arrangements are as follows:

WAKE:
Boyd-Caratozzolo Funeral Home
1785 Deer Park Avenue Deer Park, NY 11729 Tel: (631) 667-8614

Monday, October 15, 2018
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Tuesday, October 16, 2018
2:00 PM to 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

SS. Cyril & Methodius Church
125 Half Hollow Road Deer Park, NY 11729 Tel: (631) 667-4044

Wednesday, October 17, 2018
10:15 AM

FUNERAL:
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mr. Strynkowski, 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 Rev. Monsignor John Strynkowski, 55 Croyden Street, Malverne, NY 11565

Reverend Monsignor Anthony Hernandez, J.C.L. Chancellor and Vicar for Canonical Affairs Moderator of the Curia

PASSING OF MR. SETTIMO D’ACCORDO, BROTHER OF DEACON FRANK J. D’ACCORDO

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OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN
310 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, New York 11215 ● 718.399.5990 ● FAX: 718.399.5934 E-mail: curia@diobrook.org

Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Mr. Settimio D’Accordo, brother of Deacon Frank J. D’Accordo, a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Brooklyn assigned to the Parish of St. Bernard, Mill Basin, and Deacon Armand C. D’Accordo, a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Brooklyn assigned to the Parish of St. Francis de Sales, Belle Harbor. Mr. D’Accordo died Monday, September 24, 2018.

WAKE:
Macken Mortuary
52 Clinton Avenue
Rockville Centre, New York 11570
Tel: (516) 766-3300
Friday, September 28, 2018
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

FUNERAL:
Saint Agnes Cathedral
29 Quealy Place
Rockville Centre, New York 11570
Tel: (516) 766-0205
Saturday, September 29, 2018
9:30 AM

BURIAL:\
Saint Philip Neri Cemetery
East Northport, 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 Deacon Frank J. D’Accordo, Saint Bernard R.C. Church, 2055 East 69th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11234. Reverend Monsignor Anthony Hernandez, J.C.L. Chancellor and Moderator of the Curia

Passing of Mrs. Antonina Borheck, wife of Deacon Steven Borheck

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OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN
310 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, New York 11215 ● 718.399.5990 ● FAX: 718.399.5934 E-mail: curia@diobrook.org

Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Mrs. Antonina Borheck, wife of Deacon Steven Borheck, a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Brooklyn assigned to the Parish of Our Lady of the Snows, Floral Park. Mrs. Borheck died Thursday, September 13, 2018. The arrangements are as follows:

WAKE:
Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home 125 Hillside Avenue
New Hyde Park, New York 11040 Tel: (516) 354-0634 Sunday, September 16, 2018
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

FUNERAL:
Our Lady of the Snows R.C. Church 258-15 80th Avenue
Floral Park, New York 11004
Tel: (718) 347-6070 Monday, September 17, 2018
10:30 AM

BURIAL:
Saint John Cemetery
Middle Village, New York

Please pray for the repose of her soul and for the consolation of her family and friends. May she rest in the peace of Christ, the Risen Lord. If you wish to send condolences, please mail to Deacon Steven Borheck, Our Lady of the Snows, 258-15 80th Avenue, Floral Park, New York 11004. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Reverend Monsignor Anthony Hernandez, J.C.L.
Chancellor and Moderator of the