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Angelique M Lanier posted a condolence
Saturday, January 12, 2019
My deepest condolences.. I have known this wonderful man and his parents since I was a little girl who lived on the same street as they did. He married my mother and her husband. He was the reason I wanted to play piano as a young girl... and when my mother was dying, I found him and he blessed her and myself over the phone so many times.. his smile will stay with me forever...and I have known him since 1975. I loved his parents and they welcomed my mother and I into their family. I stayed overnight with Gramma Ann...her dog Lori...and I remember Grampa Charles and Ann always on their front porch.. one of my many fond memories on Malcolm St.. <3
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Wednesday, December 6, 2017
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Gisella Mortelliti posted a condolence
Friday, December 1, 2017
Msgr. McCloskey was a unique individual because he was very spiritual and yet very human. That is why he was so endearing. He could relate to us and we to him, and he so seamlessly would ground us in faithful focus on the Lord. He was the face of our Lord in his daily word and deed, as witnessed by so many. What a fine teacher and role model for young and old alike. And now our spiritual grandfather will be praying for us in complete union with his Creator. How blessed are we! We will miss Msgr. but our souls will always be warmed by his humor and his love.
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Ginny Withers posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Msgr. McCloskey was as close to being an angel on earth as any mortal could be, and I'm sure he has been rewarded by joining the heavenly angels as they rejoice together in the light and love of God's presence.
Rest in peace, Msgr., we will miss you!
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Richard Volbrecht posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Msgr. McCloskey was and remains for me the face of Christ with us. I can think of very few so filled with the joy of Christ Among Us. His spirit will live on in those who knew him.
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Mary Gaffney posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
You made going to church fun, at least for this kid who hated giving up any time in the summer to sit in church (until folk group). I was sad when you left Holy Family, but when you went to my "other" childhood church, St Brigid's, I was happy for that congregation. You were a wonderful person who genuinely cared about each of us. Thank you for being in my life. Rest in Peace.
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Lisa Farnsworth posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Msgr. McCloskey was a wonderful man, and his devotion to Mary was heartwarming. When my mother passed away, he officiated at her wake. My son was not quite two, and he brought in his "bird" watch that made bird calls. He had all the children gathered around him to listen to his watch. He never entered the church without getting hugs or hand shakes from members of the parish. He was very much beloved! Rest in peace, Msgr. McCloskey!
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Kimberly Richardson posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
My deepest sympathy to those who loved and adored Msgr. McCloskey. My favorite memory of Msgr. McCloskey was when my husband and I met with him to discuss our wedding ceremony. As we sat in the office at the St. Brigid & St. Joseph rectory finalizing the details, he picked up his calendar and said that he was golfing that morning and that he couldn’t marry us on the Saturday we picked but he could do it the following weekend. I looked over at my soon to be husband and we looked at Msgr. McCloskey and he was laughing. He did perform our ceremony but I think it was only because I called him twice that morning to make sure he was going to show up. That was 28 years ago. He was an amazing man with a loving heart who truly cared for his parishioners.
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Kathy Traub posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
I recall Msgr. McCloskey at Holy Family church in Fairmount, where I grew up. He was a wonderful man, very warm and always genuinely caring. A real gem!
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Joygerm Joan E. White posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Dear Treasured Friend:
Touched by an 'angel'
Surely I be
Knowing the likes of
Treasured friend - McCloskey.
Gentle and genuine
Generous, too
If you didn't know Fr. Jim
I feel sorry for you.
Always an open heart
Listened with skill
Never imposing
Upon you his will.
A permanent smile
He wore on his face
A welcome to strangers
God's presence and grace.
I reminded him recently
Of a joke that he told
I can't repeat it but
It was pure gold.
It endeared me to him
Even more than before
This great holy man
Small a.. I adored.
I can only imagine
The robe and the ring
That he'll be presented
By his Savior and King.
If it's Advent in Heaven
Jim's waiting is o'er
As God's grace and thanksgiving
Upon him is poured.
And so we give thanks
Our lives have been blessed
To have him in ours
Welcome 'home' - you're the best!
From a loving and grateful heart.
Joygerm Joan (E. White)
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Brenda cliff posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
We loved how you made us laugh. My daughter and I, will miss the smiles &laughter; that you gave..heaven gates ,you are at peace with the Lord...
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Mary Beth Romano posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
A wonderful man
.I loved his sermons,always full of humor and meaning.RIP
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Dc. Tom Cuskey posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Our deepest condolences go to Msgr. McCloskey's family and loved ones. I had the privilege to meet him and spend a little time just once but was immediately taken by his warm, gentle spirit and sense of humor. Wonderful man!
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Lynne Sheley posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
My deepest sympathies to Monsignor’s family. Parishioner at St. Brigid’s and St. Joseph’s parish. He was one of the best!
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Kevin Murphy posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
With deepest condolences to Monsignor’s family. Monsignor was a wonderful person and will be missed. Rest In Peace!
The Joseph G Murphy Family
Joan, Tim, Kevin, Don, Mike, spouses & children
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Diane Shepard posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
My condolences to Monsignor's family and all who loved him. He became very close to my family while he served at St Brigid's. His wonderful personality with his hugs and corny jokes and words of wisdom, will be sorely missed. My husband worked with him as School Board President at West Side Catholic....I was in bible study, renew, and religious classes for Porter School students with him.My daughter Missy worked at the rectory for many years while she was at Bishop Ludden......he touched all our lives. Rest in Peace dearest friend.
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Patricia Vollmer Price posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
I knew Msgr. McCloskey from working at the Rectory at Holy Family Church in the '70s. He always had a kind word and was a wonderful spiritual leader for those who knew him. RIP.
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Mary Coogan Stimson posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Baptized my daughter in 1972. Remember his sermons were insightful with a touch of humor. May he RIP. My condolences to his family.
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Mary Downey posted a condolence
Monday, November 27, 2017
To the McCloskey family,
My Mom, the late Rose Tomczak was librarian at Holy Family School when Monsignor was there. My sincere sympathy to all of you.
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Lynn-Beth Satterly posted a condolence
Monday, November 27, 2017
Thank you Father McCloskey for your goodness, your friendship, and your faithful ministry. May you rest in peace. May we live all that you taught us in deed and word, and may we be grateful always for your intercession. We have faith and hope that we will see you again.
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Ron Hebert posted a condolence
Monday, November 27, 2017
So glad I got to know this wonderful, holy man. RIP Msgr.
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Ed Hartnett posted a condolence
Monday, November 27, 2017
Msgr. McCloskey's dedication to Mary will be rewarded in Heaven. He inspired us all with his great love, humor and dedication to Mary.
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Gary Spath posted a condolence
Monday, November 27, 2017
Sincere condolences to all of Msgr. McCloskey’s Family!! He truly was one of God’s Great Shepherds here on earth!!!
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