DEATH OF RETIRED PERMANENT DEACON JOSEPH W. NILAND (1989)

1933 – 2019

Retired Permanent Deacon Joseph W. Niland (1989), died on Sunday, May 5, 2019.  He was 86 years old.  Deacon Niland was ordained on June 4, 1989, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul by his Eminence, Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua.  He was assigned to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Bensalem, where he remained until he retired on June 16, 2008.

Deacon Niland was employed as a supervisor-mechanic at Somerset Knitting Mill until he retired from the company in August, 1992.  Deacon Niland was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Mary F. (O’Gorman).  He is survived by three children: Karen, Joseph Jr. and Kim.  He is also survived by his granddaughter.  In addition, Deacon Niland was preceded in death by his sister Helen Voce.

His Funeral was held on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Bensalem.  The celebrant was Reverend Michael J. Lonergan, Pastor Emeritus of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.  He was assisted by Deacon John Gallagher.  Interment was at Resurrection Cemetery.