In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Sister Mary Jude Watson, SC
"The children and their parents found her to be an understanding and kind teacher, devoted to helping them learn and always strive to do their best." Click to view eulogy delivered by Ms. Josephine Tortorella, Assistant Principal, Our Lady Star of the Sea...
In Memoriam: Sister Marguerite Mahony, SC
"... [I had] “a real connection with both my students and their families.” Sister Marguerite Mahony (Sister Angelita Maria) was born on January 19, 1928 on Staten Island, one of three daughters and three sons of Edward and Marguerite Doyle Mahony....
In Memoriam: Sister Kevin Marie MacDonald, SC
"Sister Kevin is remembered by all who knew her for her quiet and calm demeanor, her kindness and compassion, and her great abilities as a teacher." Sister Marie Kevin MacDonald (Mary) was born on December 28, 1928 in Manhattan, one of two daughters of...
In Memoriam: Sister Marian Margaret Sullivan, SC
"Sister Margaret is known for her love of learning, of books, and of all things Irish." Sister Marian Margaret Sullivan (Mary) was born on May 14, 1921 on Staten Island, one of two daughters of Michael and Margaret Mahoney Sullivan. Mary attended Holy...
In Memoriam: Sister Eileen Grubert, SC
"There can hardly be a man, woman or child in our parish who has not been touched by her quiet, generous spirit." Sister Eileen Grubert (Sister Thomas Marian) was born on August 29, 1924 in East Elmhurst, NY, one of two daughters and three sons of Thomas...
In Memoriam: Sister Maria Therese Ruckel, SC
"She never missed an opportunity to guide youth in systematic thinking and good judgment." Sister Maria Therese Ruckel (Rita) was born on January 16, 1922 in the Bronx. She was one of three daughters and three sons born to Edward and Laura Lambrecht...
In Memoriam: Sister Marie Daly, SC
"Sister has not only been a guide here, she’s been a leader, a mother to the children, and a friend." Sister Marie Daly (Sister Mary Placida) was born on October 3, 1927 in Manhattan, one of two children of Patrick and Julia Griffin Daly. Marie attended...
In Memoriam: Sister Audrey Boylan, SC
"She is always there when we need her, and her door is always open for the faculty and children." Sister Audrey Boylan (Sister Thomas Miriam) was born on November 24, 1929 in New York City, the only child of John and Florence Aubrey Boylan. Audrey attended...
In Memoriam: Sister Dorothy Gallant, SC
"I have experienced many miracles. I have seen God make a way out of no way in peoples’ lives…. Journeying with people through homelessness has been a tremendous blessing in my life." Sister Dorothy Gallant was born on July 1, 1938 in Webster,...
In Memoriam: Sister Marie Dolorosa Henn, SC
"She used her summers to volunteer in Saint Agatha Home, Nanuet. There she bonded with many children who looked forward to her return each year." Sister Marie Dolorosa Henn (Marianne) was born on January 27, 1930 in Manhattan, one of four daughters and...