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T. Delaney Obituary
The Rev. Delaney, son of the late Thomas and Florence Brannigan Delaney, was born in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 7, 1951. He was a graduate of St. Mary's High School, Wilkes-Barre.
The Rev. Delaney attended King's College, Wilkes-Barre, and graduated from Conception Seminary College, Conception, Mo. He completed his studies for the priesthood at Christ the King Seminary, East Aurora, N.Y.
The Rev. Delaney was ordained on Sept. 1, 1979, in St. Peter's Cathedral, Scranton, by the Most Rev. J. Carroll McCormick, D.D., late Bishop of Scranton.
The Rev. Delaney served as an assistant pastor at St. Peter's Cathedral, Scranton; St. Aloysius Parish, Wilkes-Barre; St. Gregory's Parish, Clarks Green; St. Thomas More Parish, Lake Ariel; and St. Nicholas Parish, Wilkes-Barre. He also served as the administrator of St. Leo's Parish, Ashley.
The Rev. Delaney received his first pastorate at St. Boniface Parish, Wilkes-Barre, on June 20, 1991, and remained there until his retirement and appointment as pastor emeritus on July 5, 2000.
The Rev. Delaney also served the diocese as director of campus ministry at Lackawanna Junior College, chaplain at the State Correction Institution at Dallas and dean of the Central/South Wilkes-Barre area.
The Rev. Delaney had several of his works published by Our Sunday Visitor publications.
He is survived by three sisters, Noreen Delaney, Kingston; Alice Baran, Wilkes-Barre; Maura Delaney, Massachusetts; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Roseann McNulty.
A viewing will be held Sunday, 4 to 6:45 p.m., at St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre. A Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m., with Monsignor Francis J. Callahan, dean, presiding.
A Pontifical Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Most Rev. James C. Timlin, retired Bishop of Scranton, on Monday at 11 in St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre.
A viewing will also take place Monday, prior to the Funeral Mass at 11. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lupus Foundation.
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for T. Delaney
Jason Otero
October 28, 2007
my deepest sympathies over your loss.
i wish you and your family the best.
Anne Burrows
October 26, 2007
I received a lovely letter from Tim last year when he found out that I was researching the Comer family and realised we could be related. I received the sad news from Maura today and my thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Anne in Bolton, Lancashire, England
Jean Bonaddio
October 25, 2007
To me Father Delaney was sent by God. I had just lost my husband to Lupus. My children were attending Our Lady of Peace School in Clarks Summit and we just became members of St. Gregory's Church when I met him. We started talking and he told me he also had Lupus. I ask him if he would help start a Lupus awarness in the Scranton area. With his help we had spread the world about this deadly illness. Today the Lupus Foundation in this area as grown. But if it was not for Father, I don't think that I could have made any of it happen. I will never forget him.
Bill & Teri Shehwen
October 25, 2007
We were so saddened to hear of Fr. Tim's passing, but, at the same time, we know that he is Home with our heavenly Father.
We first met Fr. Tim in the late 80's, but it was while he was at St. Boniface School, that we got to know him better. He was a tremendous postive figure for our sons, Chris and Aaron. He helped them on countless occassions. When their grandmother died, he came to our home to offer words of encouragement and support. I remember other family members commenting on how he fit in and made us all more comfortable at that difficult time. As a friend, he made us laugh, at a time when we thought that laughter was gone forever. As a priest, he helped us pick out the readings for Mom's funeral mass, which we keep marked in our family bible. Fr. Tim gave a beautiful homily, in which he recounted Mom's devotion as a wife, mother and grandmother. HE said what was in OUR hearts.
Fr. Tim was a holy priest who never lost his personality and great sense of humor. He knew his faith, he lived it and he brought it to others.
We could go on and on about the numerous memories we have of Fr. Tim. We want you, his family, to know that he will not be forgotten. He touched our lives...he WAS the face of Jesus to us. He will be forever in our thoughts and prayers, as will all of you.
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Joan O'Brien Volz
October 25, 2007
To the Delaney Family,
I am very sorry to learn of the passing of Father Tim. I knew Tim well through mutual friends while he was in Seminary (Olean). I saw him occasionally in the follwoing years. He was courageous with his illness and never lost his sense of humor. He was a treasure, to be sure. I am sure you feel his loss greatly. Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of this very special person in your life... I am sure that he is at Peace. And to Noreen,... I never knew (9 years at BOH)you were Tim's sister... both Jim and I and my brother Joe O'Brien, knew Tim (as a matter of fact, I did a reading at his ordination!!! with John McAllister). Joan
Be at Peace!!!
Nancy Donovan
October 24, 2007
Maura,
I was sorry to hear of your loss, and send best wishes to you and your family at this difficult time for you all.
Ruth Moore
October 24, 2007
Maura,
Words cannot express how sorry I am of the sudden passing of your brother. You and your family are in my prayers.
Peace
- Ruth
Lenore Lieberman
October 24, 2007
Maura,
I am so sorry to learn of your brother's passing. There is little one can do or say to alleviate your hurt and feelings of loss, but know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Our fondest memories and shared experiences can help sustain us though these sad times.
With our deepest sympathy,
Lenore & Marty Lieberman
Claudette Bartorillo
October 24, 2007
To the Delaney Family: I would like to express my sincerest condolences of the passing of Father Tim. I have known Father Tim for a very long time as I worked for his doctor, Dr.Peter Decker since l984 until his passing away in November of 2003. I have many good memories of myself and Father Tim coming to the office and sharing many stories with him. He was a wonderful person and he will certainly be missed much by all. I remember one particular time when my dad, Claude, was an in-pt. in the hospital and Father Tim came to visit him in his room and they shared stories about their religion being that my dad is Presbyterian and Father is Roman Catholic priest. I will always remember that kind expression he made for my dad. Tim is now with our Lord and is most happy. Take Care.
Leslie Aitken
October 23, 2007
Maura, I am so saddened to hear about your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Beth Rundell
October 23, 2007
We at the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, Pocono Northeast Branch were greatly saddened to hear of Father Delaney's passing. He was involved in the establishment of this local branch, which has grown from a small, grassroots effort to the current bustling organization. Our branch office is located in Scranton, PA and serves lupus patients in fifteen counties in northeast Pennsylvania. This is part of his legacy.
Mary Ellen & Jack Stanton
October 23, 2007
Dear Alice, Noreen, Maura,and Delaney family members,
It was just last evening that Jack and I learned of Tim's sudden passing.He was such a wonderful man--so gentle,kind and extremely devoted to all.
He is now at peace in the hands of our loving Lord surrounded by his parents,sister,Rosann,extended family and many friends.
This is a very difficult time for all and I pray that God will provide the strength and fortitude to navigate life without Tim.
We are so sorry that we didn't learn of his death earlier for we would have been at his funeral to celebrate his life and legacy.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With all our love,
Mary Ellen & Jack
Gabriel Scarfia
October 22, 2007
To the Delaney Family,
Be assured of my sympathy & prayers. He suffered much; he served his people and his Lord more.
One of Tim's seminary teachers, Gabriel Scarfia, OFM
Nancy Mehlem
October 22, 2007
To all the wonderful Delaney family:
I was saddened to hear of the sudden death of your brother,Tim. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Celebrate the wonderful good memories you have all shared with Tim!
Karen Gerrior-Mariani
October 22, 2007
Maura, I am deeply sorry about the passing of your brother and please know, you and your family are much in my thoughs and prayers.
Mary Hession Matunis
October 22, 2007
I am sadden to hear of the death of Fr. Tim. The three years that I worked with him as a youth minister at St. Nick's were some of my best years. Tim was very important in my spiritual growth as a minister in the church. His deep spirituality in the face of adversity has been such support for my growth. I will never forget the day that I was driving him to Philadelphia to Hanneman Hospital back in the mid '80s. He told me that he was not sure he had the strength to endure what he was about to go through...but he said he knew God had plans for him. And now over 20 years later, God had a plan for Fr. Tim...to come home.
God bless you my friend...and rest in comfort in the arms of God.
Jackie Armitage
October 22, 2007
My sincere condolences on the loss of your brother, Maura--my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Greg Faulhaber
October 21, 2007
I was deeply saddened to hear of Fr. Tim's passing this evening. Tim and I were classmates together at Christ the King Seminary where I am presently stationed as Vice Rector. We were ordained six weeks apart. I was just speaking about Tim last week with Fr. Joe Gilbert who said that Fr. Tim was doing well and celebrating public masses the last time he saw him. I will always cherish the good memories and gospel witness of Tim Delaney. He had a wonderful sense of humor, tremendous insights, and was deeply loved by many friends. I was priviledged to know him and know that he suffered much over the last several years. It's been a couple of years since I last spoke with him on the telephone, and I would love to be there at his funeral tomorrow. However, this is not possible. Know that I will remember him here at Christ the King Seminary tomorrow in our mass, My condolences to all of Fr. Tim's family and friends. God bless!
Bev Glennon
October 21, 2007
Dear Maura, Noreen and all family members,
I am so sorry to hear of Fr. Tim's death. My condolences and prayers go out to all of you in your time of loss.
Pat, Paul & Patrick Tubb
October 21, 2007
So sad to hear of Fr Tim's passing. We only met him once, but have great memories of that day. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, especially Daria and Alice.
Pat Williams
October 21, 2007
I was very saddened to hear of Tim's death. He was a very spiritual man and a wonderful priest. I was delighted that he had returned to St. Nicholas. My sympathy to all the family. I know this is quite a loss for you. I am sorry I can't be present for the wake and funeral as I am out of the country. But, you are all in my prayers.
The Antinnes Family
October 21, 2007
Father Delaney will always hold a special place in our hearts.
He was always so wonderful to the students and community of St. Boniface.
Maureen and Joan
October 21, 2007
To all of the Delaneys, especially our friend, Maura,
We are so sorry to hear of Tim's passing. I know he will be missed tremendously by all who knew and loved him. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Steve Anderson
October 20, 2007
I am saddened by Tim's passing and will forever cherish our friendship back to our days together at Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora. We were both in the class of '79. I am keeping his family in my prayers at this time . . . what a wealth of memories that only bring laughter (and tears). God bless. Fr. Steve Anderson
Diocese of Erie
Gerard McGlone
October 20, 2007
My condolences and prayers to the family of Rev. T. Timothy Delaney. I am heartbroken by this news. His thoughtfulness and generosity to me, especially during my time as Chaplain at Little Flower Manor will never be forgotten. He was a trusted confidante and a true "Lazarus" friend to me.
Tim, as always, continue your prayers for your "brothers in the vineyard."
Your brother in Christ.
James King
October 20, 2007
I have many fond memories of Fr. Tim Delaney from our days at Christ the King Seminary. He was a very good person, extremely spiritual and a great priest. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this sad time. Jim King
Daria Walsh
October 20, 2007
I have no words to express the pain of loosing my uncle and Godfather, Tim. I wish I could be in Wilkes-Barre with my family to cry and laugh over our beautiful memories. But, I will have to toast him from across the pond in Ireland. This wonderful man has been a constant in my life and will leave a tremendous void. Anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting him will have known how unique he was. I will miss you terribly Tim! All my love, Daria
October 20, 2007
Dear Alice, Maura, and especially Noreen, one of my childhoold best friends,
I am so sorry to hear of Timmy's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers.
I will always remember Timmy, and all of the Delaney family, with great affection and fond memories.
Cathy (Chandler) Oliveira
Canada
William & Sharon Delaney
October 20, 2007
May the memories and good times bring you comfort.So sorry we can't be there,but know, that you will all be in our thoughts.Love Billy and Sharon
Daria Walsh
October 20, 2007
There are no words to express my pain at having lost my uncle, Godfather and a most important person in my life. The sadness is only matched by my inability to come home from Ireland for his wake and funeral. The reality that I will never see this wonderful man again is comforted only by the wealth of a lifetime of beautiful memories and special moments that we shared. Tim can never be replaced, and never be forgotten. All our Love, Daria Marie Walsh and husband, Paul Tubb
Tom Beline
October 20, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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