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Terence Craven Obituary
CRAVEN - Rev. Terence J. of Garden City South on September 24, 2008 in his 71st year. Father Terry realized a life long dream when he was ordained a Catholic priest in Lubbock, TX at the age of 69. He is survived by his twin sister Ruth Salmon and her husband Tom, sisters Mary Lou Culkin and Nancy Sheehan, sister-in-law Diane Craven, 28 most cherished nieces and nephews and spouses plus 42 younger family members. Reposing at the Krauss Funeral Home, Inc., 1097 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square, Friday 2-5 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass, Saturday, 9:30am at St. Joseph's RC Church, Garden City. Interment following at St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John Neumann Catholic Church, c/o Rev. Gerard Kenney, 5802 22nd St., Lubbock, TX 79407
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Memories and Condolences
for Terence Craven
Patti Anne McVetty
October 25, 2008
Uncle Terry, I know you are sharing laughs and love with my dad, and the rest of the Craven clan. We know dad was there when you said your first mass, it was such a prayerful experience. I will pray to my special St Terence for guidance and spiritual insight.
Theo Shierk
October 14, 2008
Thank you for your service.
Pilar López
September 30, 2008
When you walked into a room your smile filled the room your energy was amazing & I thank God that you got to be a part of our lives at St. John Newman. You will be Greatly Missed, We all love you very much Fr. Terry, and we know now you are with your Heavenly Father. Thank you for your kindness.
Pilar López
September 30, 2008
When you walked into a room your smile filled the room your energy was amazing & I thank God that you got to be a part of our lives at St. John Newman. You will be Greatly Missed, We all love you very much Fr. Terry, and we know now you are with your Heavenly Father. Thank you for your kindness.
Marilyn Hampton
September 29, 2008
I just started working for the Diocese of Lubbock 1 1/2 years ago, so I didn't know Father Craven very long, but he was an inspiration to me everytime I got a chance to visit with him. He will be greatly missed.
Michael Flanagan
September 28, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to all of Terrys' family. I had the pleasure of working with him at ATTIS on Jericho Turnpike from 1983 to 1986. He was a very nice person with a great sense of humor and we had many good times. We lost touch over the years but was very pleased to see he forfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a priest. He probably never realized either, how many peoples lives he touched and all who remember him. I will keep him in our prayers. A former co-worker and a friend
Mike Flanagan
Michael & Leticia Ginty
September 27, 2008
Even though Father Terry's time at St John Neumann was brief we were blessed to have him as a priest. We could tell that Father Terry loved God. The parishioners at St John Neumann will miss him and his beautiful smile. With love and prayers Leticia and Michael.
Josie Lara Triplett
September 27, 2008
I thank God for sending Father Terry to St. John Neumann Parish in Lubbock, Texas. I remember Father Terry coming to our home to celebrate with us our daughter graduating from college. Father Terry was also there at my wedding reception. Father Terry was a pleasant person to be around. He always greeted me with kindness and a smile. To the family of our beloved priest, I will pray a rosary for you. May God bring you comfort and healing. Thank you for sharing Father Terry with us at St. John Neumann.
Maggie & Scott Neary
September 27, 2008
Thank you Uncle Terry for filling our lives with happiness and joy. We have great memories and we'll miss you very much. Thank you for being so kind and caring to my mom Patricia and to my grandmother Nonna.
Joe & Donna Caputo
September 26, 2008
"Uncle" Terry, We will miss you. You have been a great cousin and friend to my mother, Pat, and to us as well. We all will miss your great sense of humor and infectious laugh. Love,
Joe, Donna, Joseph, and James Caputo.
Joanne Esposito
September 26, 2008
I have really great memories of Uncle Terry. I always really enjoyed talking with him. He was always happy and a pleasant man. I always felt I had a good friendship with him. He wrote me a few times and sent me a fruit cake once from the monestry he was at.
That really made me feel happy.
My son John and I was talking about how great he played the piano!
I am grateful to have known him.
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