Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Monsignor Faustino Cordero, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Monsignor Cordero was born on March 13, 1937, was ordained to the priesthood on October 10, 1971, and died Thursday October 30, 2025.
Monsignor Cordero served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Parochial Vicar of the parishes of Saint Finbar (Brooklyn), Saint Rita (Long Island City), Our Lady of Fatima (Jackson Heights), and Saint Barbara (Brooklyn). He also served as Pastor of the parish of Saint John the Evangelist-Saint Rocco (Brooklyn). Monsignor Cordero served as the Spiritual Director of the Hispanic Curia of the Legion of Mary. Monsignor Cordero was named Prelate of Honor on March 10, 1999.
The arrangements are as follows:
WAKE: Joseph J. Duffy Funeral Home
249 9th Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Tel: (718) 499-8700
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
VIGIL MASS: Holy Family-St. Thomas Aquinas R.C. Church
249 9th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Tel: (718) 768-9471
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
7:00 PM
FUNERAL MASS: Holy Family-St Thomas Aquinas R.C. Church
249 9th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Tel: (718) 768-9471
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
10:00 AM
BURIAL: Saint Joseph Cemetery
Toms River, New Jersey
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 nephew, Reverend Jesus Cuadros, Holy Family-St. Thomas Aquinas R.C. Church, 249 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Reverend Monsignor Steven J. Aguggia, J.C.L.
Chancellor and Vicar for Canonical Affairs
