Rev. John M. Connor, C.Ss.R., of the Redemptorist Community of San Alfonso Retreat House in Long Branch, NJ died suddenly on April 11th. Born in Boston in 1939, the son of the late Michael and Hannah Connor, Fr. Connor’s priestly ministry began in June 1965. His ministerial background included pastoral assignments to the Redemptorist foreign …
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Rev. John M. Connor, C.Ss.R., of the Redemptorist Community of San Alfonso Retreat House in Long Branch, NJ died suddenly on April 11th. Born in Boston in 1939, the son of the late Michael and Hannah Connor, Fr. Connor’s priestly ministry began in June 1965. His ministerial background included pastoral assignments to the Redemptorist foreign missions in Brazil and Paraguay; parochial ministry in Redemptorist parishes in Boston, Brooklyn, and Philadelphia; the preaching of parish missions and novena devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help; and retreat ministry for the last 14 years at San Alfonso. Fr. John was also a cherished celebrant, a gifted preacher, and a devoted friend to the Charismatic Community through his many years of ministry to God’s people. Fr. Connor is survived by his sisters, Mary Gillis of Roslindale (MA) and Elizabeth Hegarty of Marshfield (MA); his nieces, Anne Errasti of Duxbury (MA) and Donna Sullivan of Auburn (MA); his nephews, John Gillis of West Roxbury (MA), Paul Gillis of Walpole (MA), Michael Gillis of Roslindale; his 14 grandnieces and grandnephews; his many friends; and his confreres in the Redemptorist community. All local services for Father Connor will take place at St. Michael’s Church, 800 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ. Family and friends are invited to a viewing in the church from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Thursday, April 14th followed by a Vigil Prayer Service at 8:00 PM. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will take place at St. Michael’s Church on Friday, April 15th at 10:30 AM. Interment is planned for Monday, April 18th, at the Redemptorist burial site in Boston following services at the Redemptorist parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission Church in Fr. John’s hometown of “Mission Hill†in Roxbury (MA). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fr. John’s memory to San Alfonso Retreat House at 755 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740. Rest in peace Father John! To share a favorite memory of Fr. John or messages of condolence, please visit his Book of Memories at www.woolleyboglioli.com.
L. Pagano
left a message on June 21, 2017:
I was hononored to have recently meet Fr. John while on a retreat at St. Alphonso's. It was a grace to be in his presence. There was the spirit of warmth and welcoming while speaking with him. Your advice during our talk was something I will never forget. You will be sorely missed. May you now rest in the with our Heavenly Father...
Patricia McCarthy
left a message on April 23, 2017:
Dear Fr.John. May you you rest in peace. You will be so missed by all. Thank you for all you did for the retreatants at St . Alphonso's. May God comfort and strengthen your dear family and friends. Please pray for me.
Deborah Kerr
left a message on April 16, 2017:
Dear Father John, may you rest in peace good servant of our Lord! I will pray for you and I know you will pray for me - please don't forget to giver our mutual friend Bl. Sellos a big hug from me - it must have been awesome meeting him! Until we meet again, your sister in Christ, Debbie Kerr
A. Williams- Brooklyn
left a message on April 15, 2017:
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rich osborn
left a message on April 13, 2017:
He was the best way to start my Sundays. Always had a nice thing to say. He would always ask me how my son is doing! My son is going to be a Priest also. I will miss him very much. Mass won't be the same anymore.
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L. Pagano
left a message on June 21, 2017:
I was hononored to have recently meet Fr. John while on a retreat at St. Alphonso's. It was a grace to be in his presence. There was the spirit of warmth and welcoming while speaking with him. Your advice during our talk was something I will never forget. You will be sorely missed. May you now rest in the with our Heavenly Father...
Patricia McCarthy
left a message on April 23, 2017:
Dear Fr.John. May you you rest in peace. You will be so missed by all. Thank you for all you did for the retreatants at St . Alphonso's. May God comfort and strengthen your dear family and friends. Please pray for me.
Deborah Kerr
left a message on April 16, 2017:
Dear Father John, may you rest in peace good servant of our Lord! I will pray for you and I know you will pray for me - please don't forget to giver our mutual friend Bl. Sellos a big hug from me - it must have been awesome meeting him! Until we meet again, your sister in Christ, Debbie Kerr
A. Williams- Brooklyn
left a message on April 15, 2017:
A candle was lit by A. Williams- Brooklyn on 2017/04/15
rich osborn
left a message on April 13, 2017:
He was the best way to start my Sundays. Always had a nice thing to say. He would always ask me how my son is doing! My son is going to be a Priest also. I will miss him very much. Mass won't be the same anymore.
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