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Charles Repole Obituary
Fr. Charles Repole, O.F.M. Cap.
The Capuchin Franciscan Friars of the Province of St. Mary mourn the death of their brother Father Charles Repole, who passed away on Tuesday, 18 October 2011 at Queen of Peace Residence in Queens Village, New York at the age of 96.
Daniel Repole, the son of Rosario and Frances Patrissi-Repole was born on August 11, 1915 in New York City. He attended P.S. 11 and 125 in Woodside, Queens; Bryant H.S., Long Island City; and Cathedral College, Brooklyn, NY.
He was invested with the Capuchin habit at St. Felix Friary, Huntington, IN on August 26, 1936, receiving the name "Charles". Fr. Charles was ordained to the priesthood along with his older brother, Fr. Celsus Repole, on June 23, 1943 in Marathon, WI.
Fr. Charles ministered in the Capuchin mission in Nicaragua, Central America [1944-1964]; hospital chaplain in the French Hospital, NYC [1964-1966]; and prison chaplain at Rikers Island [1966-1979].
Fr. Charles was a prolific Spanish-speaking preacher who resided in the Capuchin fraternities of Sacred Heart, Yonkers, NY [1979-1984]; Our Lady of Montserrat, Stamford, CT [1984-1993]; and Lourdes Residence also in Stamford, CT [1993-1995].
From 1995 to 2009, Fr. Charles resided with the Capuchin senior friar community of St. Clare in Yonkers, NY. Since 2009, because of age-related health concerns, Fr. Charles resided at Queen of Peace Residence in Queens Village, New York. Fr. Charles joyfully celebrated his 75th Religious Jubilee on September 11, 2011 at Queen of Peace Residence.
Fr. Charles was survived by his nieces MaryAnne Turvin of Coram, NY and Theresa Campisi of Middle Island, NY and several nephews who were a great joy and comfort, especially in Father's golden years.
At Fr. Charles' request, a wake will be held on Thursday, 20 October 2011 at Queen of Peace Residence, 110-30 221st Street, Queens Village, NY 11429-2597, from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
The Funeral will be celebrated on Friday, 21 October 2011 at Sacred Heart Church, 110 Shonnard Place, Yonkers, NY 10703-2226 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Capuchin Friars Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be offered to the Fr. Charles Repole Scholarship Burse c/o The Office of Mission and Development, 210 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001-2876.
Whalen & Ball Funeral Home 168 Park Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10703
914-965-5488
www.whalenandballfh.com
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