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December 22, 2018I commend to your prayers the soul of our brother, Friar Fabian (Nicholas) Grifone, OFM, (93) who passed into eternal life during the evening of Friday, December 21, 2018. At the time of his passing, Fr. Fabian was affiliated with the community of Padua Friary, New York City, while under the care of the staff of Beth Israel Hospital, New York City.
Fr.Fabian was the son of the late Giovanna (Caravaggio) and Nicholas Grifone, having been born in Toronto, Ontario Canada on July 6, 1925. He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Details concerning his Viewing, Mass of Christian Burial and Interment are as follows:
+ Viewing +
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)
Saint Anthony of Padua Church
151 Sullivan Street
New York, NY 10012
Monday, January 7, 2019
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
and
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
A 'Prayer Service' will be conducted at 7:30 p.m.
+ Mass of Christian Burial +
Saint Anthony of Padua Church
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
10:00 a.m.
+ Interment +
Mount Alvernia Cemetery
Wappingers Falls, New York
Heavenly Father, we commend to your mercy Friar Fabian 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.
Fraternally,
Patrick
Patrick Boyle, OFM
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