Obituaries
Melle, Reverend James J.
Father Melle was born on July 21, 1944, in Norristown, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late Peter Melle and the late Carmella (Carfagno) Melle. Father Melle attended Holy Saviour Parochial School, Norristown, and Bishop Kenrick High School, Norristown, before entering Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. He also attended Villanova University, Villanova
Cavanaugh, Reverend Daniel J.
Father Cavanaugh was born on October 15, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late Thomas and the late Bridget (McGlone) Cavanaugh. Father Cavanaugh attended Saint Rose of Lima Parochial School, Philadelphia; and Saint Thomas More High School, Philadelphia, before entering Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Stec, Reverend Joseph C.
Reverend Joseph C. Stec, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Hedwig Parish, Philadelphia, died on Monday, September 17, 2018.
Isley, Deacon Brouycie P.
Deacon Brouycie P. Isley, Permanent Deacon, died on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, from natural causes. He was 69 years old. Deacon Isley was born on March 5, 1949.
Shields, Reverend Monsignor James J.
Monsignor Shields was born on September 26, 1935, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late John A. Shields and the late Irene J. (Lion) Shields. Monsignor Shields attended Saint Stephen Parochial School, Philadelphia and Northeast Catholic High School, Philadelphia, before entering Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Breen, Reverend Robert H.
Reverend Robert H. Breen, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Lawrence Parish, Riegelsville, died on Thursday, August 2, 2018.
Whelan, Reverend James J.
Father Whelan was born on March 15, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late John M. Whelan and the late Catherine (Clarke) Whelan. Father Whelan attended Saint Francis De Sales and Resurrection Parochial Schools, Philadelphia, and Father Judge High School, Philadelphia, before entering Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Nevins, Reverend John J.
Reverend John J. Nevins, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish, Essington, died on Saturday, June 23, 2018.
Giliberti, Reverend Monsignor Francis A.
Died April 16, 2018. Retired and Resident, Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Darby.
Zeuner, Reverend Karl A.
Reverend Karl A. Zeuner, Pastor Emeritus, Notre Dame De Lourdes Parish, Swarthmore, died on Saturday, April 14, 2018.