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SR. MARY ROSE
FALLON, O.P.
AGE: 79 SPRING LAKE
Sr. Mary Rose Fallon, O.P., of Spring Lake, NJ, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sat., 12/25/10 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, N.J. She was 79. Sr. Mary Rose was born in Jersey City, entered the Dominican Sisters of Caldwell on Sept. 8, 1949 and professed her vows on April 14, 1951. She graduated from St. Dominic Academy in 1949 and earned her B.A. from Caldwell College. Her mission began at St. John the Apostle School in Clark, NJ from 1951-63 as an elementary grade teacher; St. Agnes School in Clark, NJ as principal from 1963-67 and returning from 1976-79; St. Virgil's School in Morris Plains, NJ as principal and superior from 1967-72; St. Catherine's Convent in Caldwell, NJ, as superior from 1972-76; St. Aedan's School in Jersey City, NJ, as teacher and assistant principal from 1979-87; St. Catharine's School in Spring Lake, NJ, as principal of primary grades from 1987-1996; St. Catharine Parish in Spring Lake, NJ, from 1996 to present working in their Pastoral Care Ministry. In 2003 Sr. Mary Rose was honored with the Champion for Life Award by the Right to Life Committee.
Sister was predeceased by her father Lawrence G., her mother Rose M. (nee Houghton) and her brother, Larry. She is survived by three brothers, William J., Joseph W. and his wife, Sheila, Thomas A. and his wife, Linda, one sister, Elizabeth Ann Quish, and her husband, Robert as well as many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Sister will lie in repose at St. Catharine's Church, Spring Lake, NJ, on Tues., 12/28/10 from 4:00-8:00 PM; Wake service at 7:30 PM. She will then be transferred to St. Catherine of Siena Convent Chapel, 7 Ryerson Ave. (Mt. St. Dominic), Caldwell, on Wed., 12/29/10. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Catherine of Siena Convent Chapel, on Thurs., 12/30/10 at 10:00 AM. Visiting at St. Catherine of Siena Convent, Caldwell is on Wed., 12/29/10 from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Sisters of St. Dominic, Caldwell, NJ 07006 would be appreciated.
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jesse novak
January 13, 2011
Sister Mary Rose will always be in my heart and mind I loved to hear her voice on the phone/message knowing she needed help if possible. She was very kind to my whole family and working with her was a distinct pleasure .God Bless to Mary Rose and Family.
January 8, 2011
Sister Mary Rose was a wonderful person with a wonderful heart. She is loved by my Mom, Anna Vitale, and myself. Since Mom's stroke, Sister Mary Rose had been a guardian angel and we looked forward to her visits. We know she is blessed by God.
Stephen Mabil
January 1, 2011
Dear Bill, Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of Sister Mary Rose, your beloved sister. May she rest in peace.
Gerda and Steve Mabil, Neptune City, NJ
Alicia Schuster
December 29, 2010
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Sr. Mary Rose. Always pleasant with a smile,doing so much good. You will be greatly missed. May you rest with our Lord in Heaven.
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Staci A Zegler
December 29, 2010
I have treasured memories of Mary Rose from my childhood, especially when we all attended the Annual Disney Concerts at Caldwell College. Mary Rose was family...she will forever have a special place in my heart...
My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Quish and Mr Fallon and the entire Fallon Family; you are all in my thoughts and prayers... Peace be with you.
My two favorite people May 19, 2010-I'm so glad I took that ride!
Robin Verhose
December 29, 2010
Dear Sister Mary Rose departed her earthly life on Christmas Day...how fitting! She was a joy to work with. I shall miss her immensely...always dedicated, always running around...always doing for others...I will miss her laugh and her wonderful sense of humor...God Bless you and your family...she loved you all so much.
December 29, 2010
December 29, 2010
Sister Mary Rose will always be remembered as a treasured gift in my life. Our days together at St. Catharine's, Spring Lake school and convent will forever remain in my heart. My prayers and thoughts go out to her family, St. Catharine's Spring Lake Community and the Dominican Family.
Sister Lena, OP
Sister Donna Marie O'Brien, O.P,
December 28, 2010
Sister Mary Rose was one of the first sisters to be missioned at Saint John the Apostle School. The school community mourns her death.She was loved by the parishioners and her students She left me a wonderful legacy to follow.
Sister Donna Marie, O.P.
John & Marion Ciecua
December 28, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Louis Squitieri
December 28, 2010
Dear Bill,
I would like to extend to you and your family my heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your sister. Sr. Mary Rose & I spent a week on a Parable Retreat in 1998 and shared a few dances at many Dominican functions I had attended. She was a woman dedicated to her ministry and certainly touched many lives in a positive way.
May God Bless and comfort you all at this time.
Sincerely,
Lou Squitieri
December 28, 2010
My fondest memories will be of Sr.Mary Rose"s love for her Dominican Community and family.
She touched the lives of countless numbers of children as well as the elderly. Her simple gentleness brought so much joy to others.
May she rest in peace.
Fondly, Sr. Helen Francis Coakley, O.P.
December 28, 2010
Sr. Mary Rose was an inspiration to me in the education field and as a friend with her gift of quiet leadership and kindness. She touched many, many lives in a very positive way.
Barbara Kolarsick-Harrigan
Carolyn Schoppe
December 27, 2010
It was a joy to know and work with Sr. Mary Rose. I will always remember her dedication and kindness. May she rest in everlasting peace with the Lord.
December 27, 2010
I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend and classmate, Sr. Mary Rose. She has been a gift to each of us who knew her and I will miss her very much. May the memory of her life of generosity stay with us always.
Sr. Mary John Kearney, OP
Eleanor Uhl
December 27, 2010
We will all miss Sr. Mary Rose's kindnesses, humor and family stories! Mary Rose was a blessing to the Fallon Family, the Dominican Family and the St. Catharine Family. She will now enjoy everlasting peace and joy!
Peace,
Sr. Eleanor Uhl, op
Alice Uhl, OP
December 27, 2010
Sister Mary Rose will always be remembered with deep affection and friendship. She was a gift in my life. My deepest sympathies go out to her family, the St. Catherine's Parish, Sister Community and the Caldwell Dominicans. May she rest in peace.
Sister Alice Uhl
Marguerite Lewis
December 27, 2010
Sr. Mary Rose was a great friend and it was a great pleasure working with her. I will miss her very much. She was always so kind to me and we had some nice lunches together. She now rests in the peace of God.
December 27, 2010
Martha is now rejoicing with her wonderful mother and father, and her "Larry" in the heavenly kingdom. For over 62 years Mary Rose has been my "sister" as a Dominican.What a friend she has been throughout the years. Now she is resting in peace. God bless and comfort her family.
Sister Christine Coakley, O.P.
mary britanak
December 27, 2010
my sincere sympathy to your family as you mourn this great loss. i met sister at st. johns in the '70's through my husband's aunt, sr. jane frances. she was always very kind and gracious and full of humor. she will always be remembered fondly, and in prayer
December 27, 2010
Sr.Mary Rose was a sweetheart, and will be missed by many.
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