Obituary: Reverend Monsignor John T. Meehan

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By: The Good Newsroom

Monsignor Meehan was the pastor emeritus of the Church of St. Mary in Mount Vernon

The Reverend Monsignor John T. Meehan, pastor emeritus of Church of St. Mary in Mount Vernon, entered internal life on January 5, 2024.

Born: April 28, 1936
Ordained: Priest May 30, 1964

RECEPTION OF THE BODY AND WAKE • LYING IN REPOSE
Thursday, January 11, 2024 • 3:00 to 8:00 PM
Church of St. Mary
23 South High Street • Mount Vernon, New York 10550 • 914-664-5855
Entrusted to the care of the Yannantuono Funeral Home, Mount Vernon

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Friday, January 12, 2024 • 10:00 AM
Church of St. Mary
23 South High Street • Mount Vernon, New York 10550 • 914-664-5855

The Most Reverend Edmund J. Whalen, principal celebrant
The Reverend Gregory C. Chisholm, SJ, homilist

INTERMENT
St. Raymond Cemetery, Bronx, New York

For health and safety, local recommended guidelines will be observed.

+REQUIESCAT IN PACE+

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