Elaine Marie Breslin

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Elaine Breslin Obituary

LATHAM Sister Elaine Marie Breslin, CSJ, 89, the former Katherine Theresa Breslin, died Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at St. Joseph's Provincial House, Latham. Sister Elaine Marie had been a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet for 68 years. Sister Elaine was born in Albany on October 13, 1916, daughter of the late Joseph and Anne Dougherty Breslin. After graduating from St. Ann's High School in Albany, Sister Elaine worked as an operator for New York Telephone Company. In 1938, she entered the novitiate of the Sisters of St. Joseph and professed final vows in 1944. Sister Elaine received both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in education from the College of Saint Rose. For 28 years, she taught first grade in schools in the Albany and Syracuse Dioceses where she considered it a great privilege to begin children on the road to reading and to help prepare them for First Communion. For 36 years, she brought the same remarkable spirit to the field of religious education and parish social services. The last 15 years of Sister Elaine's religious life were marked by untiring service to the people of St. James Parish, Albany and to the residents and staff of Child's Nursing Home. In her nearly seven decades as a Sister of St. Joseph, Sister Elaine touched thousands of persons by her warm and sincere interest in them and by her deep love of God in the Eucharist. Sister Elaine Marie leaves her beloved niece and nephews and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. She was predeceased by her sisters, Josephine, Rose, Eileen, Anne (Sister Anne Patrice) and Margot (Mocky) and by many dear friends in the Sisters of St. Joseph. Sister Elaine Marie's funeral liturgy will be held Saturday, February 18 at 10:30 a.m. from the Chapel of St. Joseph's Provincial House, Latham. Interment will be in Our Lady Queen of Virgins Cemetery on the Provincial House grounds. Calling hours will be held at the Provincial House Friday, February 17 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with the prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Contributions in Sister Elaine's memory may be made to the Development Office of the Sisters of St. Joseph, 385 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110. Arrangements have been entrusted to Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Rd., Latham, NY 12110.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Feb. 17, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Elaine Breslin

7 Entries

Mark Engelhardt

March 2, 2006

Dear Sr. Kitty, I just wanted to say thanks for being there. Your prayers were constantly answered, from Note Dame Football Games to Kevin and Conor going to Incarnation Catholic School and playing for the Irish Basketball Team. You always made sure we got where we needed to be , by a "convent" car, train or bus. You were the perfect complement to Sr. Anne and we needed the two of you to make this world a lot better. Your political support was unwavering. You were the role model of positive energy. Say hello to Chubby, Margot and the Breslins for us in Florida. God Bless, Mark

PS- Kevin Graduates from Incarnation this year & please pray for Conor's baseball career and another NY Yankee World Championship!

Ellen Kane

February 22, 2006

Dear Sister Kitty,

Not only was I lucky to have you as my aunt, but my children gained so much from you as well. You and Sr. Anne were my inspirations to become a teacher. You were so giving to all of us, and so appreciative of any small kindess. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. But now we are even more lucky as the pipeline between you and God is so short. I know you are so happy to be back with your parents and sisters. Love, Ellen

Jim Engelhardt

February 22, 2006

Sr. Kitty:

The way you lived your life--with dignity, humility, prayful devotion to the Catholic faith, and good humor, is a model to which we all should aspire.

I will always remember the celebration of your life and the outpouring of love and support you received from the CSJ community and your many friends.

It is an honor and a privilege to be your nephew.

Edward J. Bradley, Sr.

February 19, 2006

Sister Elaine was a wonderful, good and Christian woman. All who met her were greatly blessed as a result.

She will be missed most by all who were in her prayers. To be certain, this would include all of humanity.

Mary Reinsdorf

February 17, 2006

Sister Elaine,

Thank you for all of your prayers on behalf of my father and for all that you did for the residents of Childs Nursing Home. Your work here is done, and our world is a better place because of you. You are safely home with the Lord now and what a joy that must be for you. Rest in peace, you are in my prayers.

John Sanchirico

February 17, 2006

Oh, Sister Kitty...

I shall never forget you. You were always so full of joy - and, that mischievous twinkle in your eyes was wonderful!

Bobby and I would delight in our vow of secrecy whenever "Kitty Quick" ran at Saratoga and you would would entrust us to bet $2.00 to WIN on her.

And, she always won!

Sister Kitty, I smile at the memories of our many chats on the Breslin's backporch when Bobby and I would vist with you, Jo, Rose, and "Neen".

God Bless you -and, you shall be in my prayers.