Born Donald Andrew O'Connor, Friar Juniper was the son of the late Lina (Cusimano) and Andrew O'Connor, having been born in Hoboken, New Jersey on August 16, 1952.  He is survived by his brothers, Andrew and Michael O'Connor, both of New Jersey. 

Details concerning his Wake, Mass of Christian Burial and Interment are as follows:

+ Wake Service + 
Saint Anthony of Padua Church
151 Sullivan St.
New York, N.Y.  10012
Thursday, November 30, 2017
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
A 'Wake Service' will be conducted at 7:00 p.m.

+ Mass of Christian Burial + 
Saint Anthony of Padua Church
Friday, December 1, 2017
10:30 a.m.

 + Interment +
Mount Alvernia Friary Cemetery
Wappingers Falls, New York

 
Friars must remember to offer suffrages for every deceased friar of the province, professed or novice.  In particular, each priest shall offer the Eucharist twice.  When news of the death of a friar is received, a concelebrated Mass in his memory should be scheduled in the friaries of the province and the foundations.  On the thirtieth day after and on the first anniversary of the death of a confrere, professed or novice, the Eucharist shall be celebrated for him in the house to which he was assigned at the time of death. (PS-8,1-3)

 

    Heavenly Father, we commend to your mercy Friar Juniper and our brothers who have embraced Sister Death and we thank you for the gift of their lives.  United in faith and prayer, through the intercession of our Immaculate Mother Mary and our holy Father Saint Francis, keep us ever steadfast in your love as we strive for your vision of a world made new.