Father Joseph Fitzmyer, S.J.

Jesuit Father Joseph Fitzmyer, a leading Catholic biblical scholar, died Dec. 24 at Manresa Hall, a Jesuit infirmary in Philadelphia, Pa. He was 96.

Regina Quattrocchi

Regina Quattrocchi, chief executive officer of Bailey House, the first supportive housing agency in the United States for people living with HIV/AIDS, died on Dec. 14.

Thomas Bradley

A Mass of Christian Burial for Thomas Bradley was celebrated Dec. 30 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Woodhaven. He died Christmas Day.

Brother Patrick Lally, F.M.S.

Brother Patrick Lally, F.M.S., a member of the Marist Brothers of the Schools for 61 years, died Dec. 22 at St. Francis Hospital, Manhasset, L.I. He was 81.

Former Ozone Park Pastor Was Montfortian for 65 Yrs

Father George J. Werner, S.M.M., former pastor of St. Father George J. Werner, S.M.M., former pastor of St. Mary Gate of Heaven parish, Ozone Park, died peacefully Dec. 3 at the Montfort Missionary Community, Bay Shore, L.I.

Final Tribute to Former Review Board Chairman

A Mass of Christian Burial for Bernard G. Helldorfer was offered on Thursday, Dec. 22, at Our Lady of Hope Church, Middle Village. He died Dec. 15 at the age of 61 after a long battle with cancer.

St. Francis College President Brendan Dugan Dies at 69

A Mass of Christian burial for Brendan J. Dugan, president of St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights, was to be celebrated Friday, Dec. 23 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Court St., Carroll Gardens, with Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio as the main celebrant.

Brazil’s Cardinal Arns Dies at 95

Cardinal Paulo Evaristo Arns, known as the “cardinal of the people” and one of the most active voices against Brazil’s military dictatorship, died in Sao Paulo Dec. 14. The 95-year-old retired archbishop of Sao Paulo had been hospitalized with pneumonia.

Sister Mary Antonia DeLucie, V.H.M.

Sister Mary Antonia DeLucie, V.H.M., a member of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary at Visitation Monastery, Bay Ridge, for over 60 years, died Nov. 28. She was 95.