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Eugenia Calabrese Obituary

CALABRESE - Sister Eugenia, CJS (formerly, Sister Miriam Sylvester) of St. Joseph's Convent "LEPUY Residence" on Sunday November 1, 2015. Reposing at the Sacred Heart Chapel (St. Joseph's Convent), 1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood Wednesday November 4, 2015 beginning at 2 p.m. Wake service 6:30 p.m. Final farewells Thursday November 5, 2015 at 10 a.m. immediately followed by Funeral Liturgy in Sacred Heart Chapel of St. Joseph Convent. Memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood, NY 11717-5587. She is survived by the Sisters of St. Joseph and her loving family.

Published by Newsday on Nov. 3, 2015.
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Sister Eugenia was my first principal and a dear friend that I respected and loved dearly.

Carlos Gonzalez

Work

April 25, 2023

Saddened to hear of Srs passing..I will have fond memories of her, I was in the graduation class of '70' at St. Gabriel's in E. NY Bklyn. It would be her last year there; as she was moving on to be a principal at another school.

Gilbert Cruz

January 18, 2021

Always in my prayers and thoughts. Whenever I see/hear of a principal going that extra mile for his/her students, Sister Eugenia is there. She enabled me to become a better person and teacher.

Michael Funaro

Teacher

October 28, 2019

I worked with Sister Eugenia for year at St Teresa of Avila on Sterling Place in Brooklyn and found that year a wonderfully renewing year. She was a leader with spirit, humor and determination. I am sorry to have lost touch over all the intervening ears but know she touched so many hearts over her life...and beyond.

Kevin Schultz

October 5, 2018

Sister Eugenia Calabrese was a precious gem to many in our community in Brooklyn, New York. She worked tirelessly to show love and compassion to those in our troubled community in Brooklyn, New York in the 1970's and early 1980's. Sister Eugenia was giving of her time, resources, and gifts of love and mercy. I felt the love of Christ from her. She used to babysit me for my mother, before I became of age to attend Holy Spirit as an official student in Kindergarten. I was hoping to be able to reconnect with her and I was saddened to learn of her passing. What a lovely woman of God. Sister Eugenia is sorely missed by me and I am certain she will be sorely missed by those who's lives she touched, when they learn of her passing.

Chantal Bourdeau

May 9, 2017

I was a student of Sister Eugenia at St. Gabriel grammar school in East New York, Brooklyn in 1969.She was a very caring and helpful person. I am sorry to hear of her passing.
Ronald J.Genovese

November 3, 2016

I went to Holy Spirit and have always remembered what a remarkable and positive force Sister Eugenia was. We need more people like Sister Eugenia being a force for good!

Renee Stevens

February 22, 2016

I was on the staff at Holy Spirit school in the 70's. What a down to earth principal. She loved her students so much. She worked with the parents and community to get every resource available for the students. She treated her faculty with respect and with a terrific sense of humor. I kept in touch with Sister Eugenia all through her years as Principal of St. Joseph HS. She lived life to the fullest. She will always be a great influence in my life.

Mike Funaro

November 16, 2015

Rest easy dear friend. Working with you was such a pleasure. I treasure the years we remained friends.

Condolences to the Calabrese Family and to the Sisters of St. Joseph.

Eileen Dettmer

November 13, 2015

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.

Eileen Dettmer

November 13, 2015

May the God of tender mercy (Psalms 83:18) grant the family peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.

King family

November 4, 2015

My sincere condolescences to Sr. Eugenia's family and Sisters of St Joseph.
I was so blessed to have known her during
my brief employment at the convent. I will always remeber her smile and compassion for
her fellow Sisters. Rest in Peace.

LINDA HUGHES

November 3, 2015

I remember Sister Eugenia so well from her years as principal of St. Teresa's/Holy Spirit, Crown Heights. Sister was a fantastic principal. She was firm, fair, visionary, and interested in each and every person--student, parent, or teacher. She truly was the heart and soul of St. T's. I was also able to visit with Sister when she was principal at St. Joseph HS Downtown. She was a gem of an educator, and a tremendous credit to the Sisters of St. Joseph. Rest in peace, good and faith servant. May God send us three more young woman just like her. We need them!

John Breen

November 3, 2015

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Reposing

2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart Chapel (St. Joseph's Convent)

1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NY

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4

Wake

6:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart Chapel (St. Joseph's Convent)

1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NY

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Liturgy

10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Chapel of St. Joseph Convent

1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NY

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