March 24, 2015

Radetzky, Deacon William R.

1923 – 2015 Deacon William R. Radetzky, retired Permanent Deacon, died on Monday, March 23, 2015, after a lengthy illness. Deacon Radetzky was born on February 22, 1923, in Philadelphia, to the late Charles William Radetzky and Elise M. (nee) Bloomberg. He attended Carnell Elementary School, Wilson Junior High School, and Frankford High School, all […]

March 2, 2015

Gwiazda, Rev. Francis A.

1938 – 2015 Reverend Francis A. Gwiazda, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Laurentius Parish, Philadelphia, died at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Darby, on Monday, March 2, 2015. Father Gwiazda was born on February 26,1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late Stanley Gwiazda and the late Helena Jedrzejczyk. Father Gwiazda attended Saint Josaphat Parochial School, […]

February 24, 2015

Galyo, Msgr. John M.

1927- 2015 Reverend Monsignor John M. Galyo, Pastor Emeritus, Sacred Heart Parish, Phoenixville and Pastor Emeritus, Holy Trinity Parish, Phoenixville, died at Villa Saint Joseph on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Monsignor Galyo was born on September 23, 1927, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late John Galyo and the late Mary Hamas. […]

February 20, 2015

Martin, Rev. James J.

1927 – 2014 Reverend James J. Martin, Retired and Resident, Saint Francis Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare, died at Saint Francis Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare, on Friday, February 20, 2015. Father Martin was born on October 18, 1927, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late Charles Martin and the late Delia […]

January 26, 2015

Tielemans, Deacon Mathieu M.

1927 – 2015 Deacon Mathieu M. Tielemans, retired Permanent Deacon, died on Monday, January 26, 2015. Deacon Tielemans was born on May 23, 1927, in Antwerp, Belgium. He married Paula Berghmans in 1952. Deacon Tielemans arrived in the United States in 1959, and after settling in Philadelphia, his wife arrived the following year. They were […]

January 10, 2015

Smith, Rev. Gerald S.

1938 – 2015 Reverend Gerald S. Smith, Retired, Resident, Saint Mary Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Lansdale, died on Saturday, January 10, 2015. Father Smith was born on June 23, 1938, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late William F. Smith and the late Mary Schlitzer. Father Smith attended Saint Ann Parochial […]

December 8, 2014

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