A Mass of Christian Burial for Msgr. Rocco D. Villani, a retired priest of the diocese, was celebrated at St. Brendan Church, Midwood, Jan. 26.
St. Brendan’s – Midwood Brooklyn
Fallen Heroes of Waldbaum’s Fire Remembered 40 Years Later
On Aug. 2, 1978 the Waldbaum’s supermarket on Avenue Y and Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn succumbed to the flames of a raging fire. Nearly 20 firefighters were on the roof of the supermarket when it gave way, dropping 12 members into the flames.
Rocco “Rocky” Summa
Rocco “Rocky” Summa, 92, died Feb. 3. He was 92.
Knights Offer Treasure for the Kingdom
The St. Bernard Knights of Columbus Council No. 14269 made a $30,000 donation to the parish and a $5,000 donation to the academy, made possible thanks to the council’s year-round fundraising efforts.
Celebrating Three Kings and A Deacon
The Three Kings in Midwood; Honoring Deacon Edward Albert Smolinski
Robert E. Rambusch
Robert E. Rambusch, the noted liturgical artist, designer and recognized pioneer in the profession of liturgical design consultation, died May 23 of cardiac arrest. He was 93.
Procession In Midwood
The celebration of Corpus Christi at St. Brendan’s Church, Midwood, centered around the parish complex. Following Mass, a procession moved outdoors to the courtyard where a special altar was set for adoration.
Obituary: Sister Joan Marie McAvoy, C.S.J.
Sister Joan Marie McAvoy, C.S.J., a Sister of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I., for 68 years, died April 26, in St. Joseph Convent, Brentwood.
Bayside Church Hosts Evangelical ‘Rock Star’
Part singing superstar, part evangelist, John Michael Talbot came to the altar at American Martyrs parish in Bayside for a three-night revival.
Obituary: Sister Mary Fritz, C.S.J.
Sister Mary Fritz, C.S.J., a Sister of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I., for 66 years, died April 4, in Maria Regina Residence, Brentwood.
