Funeral Services Held for Albert Aldrich

Maria Hayes Friar News

RINGWOOD, N.J. — Albert Aldrich, OFM, 85, a Franciscan friar for 65 years, died Jan. 24 at Holy Name Friary. A wake was offered there on Jan. 28, with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated on Jan. 29. Provincial Vicar Lawrence Hayes, OFM, served as principal celebrant. Burial followed at God’s Acre Cemetery in Ringwood. Early Years Albert was born …

James Czerwinski Dies in Boston

Maria Hayes Friar News

BOSTON — James Czerwinski, OFM, 67, a Franciscan friar for 42 years and a priest for 37, died Jan. 2 at St. Anthony Shrine. A wake will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at St. Anthony Shrine, with a wake service to follow. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated there at 10 a.m. …

Funeral Services Held for Joel Munzing

Carolyn Croke and Maria Hayes Friar News

RINGWOOD, N.J. — Joel Munzing, OFM, 94, a professed Franciscan friar for 73 years and a priest for 67, died Thursday, Nov. 13 at Holy Name Friary. A wake service was held there Nov. 14. The following day, a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Provincial Minister Kevin Mullen, OFM, at St. Anthony Church in Butler, N.J. Burial followed …

Michael Putich Dies in Hometown

HNP Communications Friar News

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Michael Putich, OFM, 71, a professed Franciscan friar for 51 years and a priest for 46, died Sept. 16 at Roswell Park Cancer Center. A wake will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19 at Pietszak Funeral Home in Cheektowaga, N.Y., and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 at St. …

Funeral Services Held for Brian Hart

Jocelyn Thomas Friar News

BUTLER, N.J. — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St Anthony of Padua Church on July 8 for Brian Hart, OFM, 69, who died July 3 in Wayne, N.J. Provincial Minister Kevin Mullen, OFM, presided at the Mass for Brian, who was a professed Franciscan for 39 years. Steven Pavignano, OFM, preached the homily. Burial followed at Mount Calvary Cemetery in …

Funeral Services Held for Theodore McNally

Maria Hayes Friar News

RINGWOOD, N.J. — Theodore McNally, OFM, 85, a professed Franciscan friar for 63 years and a priest for 58, died June 2 at Holy Name Friary. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Provincial Minister Kevin Mullen, OFM, at Holy Name Friary on June 9. Burial followed at God’s Acre Cemetery in Ringwood. Early Years Born on Feb. 5, 1929 in Philadelphia to …

Vianney Devlin Dies in New Jersey

Maria Hayes Friar News

RINGWOOD, N.J. — Vianney Devlin, OFM, 84, a professed Franciscan friar for 63 years and a priest for 58 years, died May 26 at Holy Name Friary. A wake will be held at 4:30 p.m. on May 29 at Holy Name Friary, 2 Morris Rd., Ringwood Provincial Minister John O’Connor, OFM, will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on May 30 …

Funeral Services for Fintan Duffy

Maria Hayes Friar News

RINGWOOD, N.J. — Fintan Duffy, OFM, 92, a professed Franciscan friar for 53 years, died May 7 at Holy Name Friary. A viewing was held May 9 at St. Anthony Church in Butler, N.J., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Provincial Vicar Dominic Monti, OFM, served as principal celebrant. Burial followed at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Butler. Early Years Born on Nov. 7, …