Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Wake and Funeral Info for My Dad

Wake:
Memorial Reception on Friday, May 31st at:
Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home,  390 North Main Street,  Andover, MA,  Tel: 978-475-5200
                         Calling Hours: 4 to 8 PM
                         Formal Service at Funeral Home at 7:00 PM

Funeral:
Graveside Service on Saturday, June 1st at:                             
St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery,  29 Barker St.,  Lawrence, MA 01841

Gathering at Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home at 10:00 AM.                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                                 

Family and friends will process together to the gravesite for an 11:00 AM service.

Mercy Meal to follow at:                                                                                                                            

The Chateau Restaurant,
131River Road  
Andover, MA
Tel: 978-687-2442                                                                                                                                        


Tuesday, May 28, 2013

My Father's Passing on to the Lord Jesus



           My father passed on to the Lord Jesus at 1:00 AM this morning. If ever I have known a Saint, it was him. Jesus, Mary, Joseph, St. Michael and all the Saints welcomed my dad with Joy. Like Simba lifted up on Pride Rock in “Lion King”, the Father of us all lifted up my dad, now His new Risen Son transformed in Christ. God the Father lifted up my dad before the whole Heavenly Court.
            As He did so the Seraphim and Cherubim and all the hosts of Heaven rejoiced. Angelic choirs burst forth in song with the communion of Saints, singing Alleluia to the Lord, and shouting praise to God for the Grace of my father’s life, a life that so deeply and courageously honored Jesus His Son.