In Memoriam

She was soft-spoken with an easy warm smile, poised and gracious in manner and, even in simple dress, was always elegant in appearance. Sister Rose Frederick (Eleanor Bernice) was born February 18, 1936, in Manhattan, one of two daughters of Frederick and Rose Durham...

A kind, quiet and dedicated person, Sister Louis loved the children for whom she cared and taught during her years of ministry. Sister Maria Louis Octavio (Josephine) was born March 18, 1918, in Danbury, Conn., one of six daughters of Louis and Angela Angrilli...

Sister Patricia’s down-to-earth approach to life and her unique gifts of empathy and respect were natural outlets for the charism of Charity… Sister Patricia Ann Brennan, formerly Sister Maureen Margaret, was born March 9, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York. She was one of...

Sister Kathleen enjoyed teaching and watching her students grow. Sister Kathleen Gilmartin (Sister Thomas Marita) was born January 7, 1924, in Staten Island, New York. She was one of seven children, five daughters and two sons, born to Thomas and Catherine Nealon...

Sister Kathleen received a BA in History from the College of Mount Saint Vincent, an MS in Education from Fordham University and a Sixth Year Certificate in Supervision and Administration from the College of Staten Island. She was also awarded New York State Permanent...

Sister Damian’s gentleness endeared her to parents and children, especially as a first-grade teacher.  Sister Mary Damian Gardner (Dolores Ann) was born October 1, 1930, in Hawthorne, New York. She was one of five children, four sons and a daughter, of Michael and...

…she taught more than English; she taught values from life’s experiences, how to learn, how to form intelligent opinions and how to discipline ourselves. Sister Veronica Liegey (Sister Maria Veronica) was born January 28, 1933, in Far Rockaway, New York, one of...

Sister Margaret devoted a lifetime to improving health care for persons whose life circumstances were lived in poverty. This mission-driven focus offered quality care with genuine compassion. Sister Margaret Sweeney (Sister Mary Jeremiah) was born October 24, 1921, in...

…she applied her best experience and knowledge to addressing the needs of the children in her care Sister Katherine King (Sister James Miriam) was born July 18, 1937, in Manhattan, one of five children, one son and four daughters, of James and Mary Higgins King....

Sister Elizabeth’s heart held a few special loves: the people of the Bahamas and Guatemala, returning for visits and advocating for assistance when natural disasters destroyed their land and lives… Sister Elizabeth Judge (Sister Marietta Elizabeth), baptized Mary...