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Sewall
SYRACUSE-UTICA
Rev. H. Charles Sewall, 80, a resident of the Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Syracuse, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the nursing home. Charles was born in Utica on January 9, 1935, the son of Henry E. and Winifred H. (Byrne) Sewall. He was raised in Utica, was a graduate of St. Francis de Sales High School, St. Bernard's Seminary in Rochester and earned his Master's degree from Syracuse University. Charles was ordained a priest in January 1960 at the Cathedral in Syracuse. Charles served as a Catholic Priest at a number of parishes in the Utica area as well as being involved with Catholic education. Charles is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Selma Sewall, of Whitesboro, and a sister and brother-in-law, Winifred and Gerald Skreczoski, of Florida, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a sister-in-law, Barbara K. Sewall, and dear nephews. Services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heintz Funeral Service, Inc., Utica.
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Memories and Condolences
for H. Sewall
Lenora Murad
July 10, 2023
Monsignor Sewall, you will forever be in our hearts with love and gratitude for all, you have prayed for us and instilled. Remembering with love and prayers.
Anthony and Lenora
July 31, 2015
In the late 60's in an end-ofo-year homily, Fr. Sewall told us that the way to judge the value of the year is "How many more people do I love now than I did last year." Let us remember the good that this man did.
July 21, 2015
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
jayne critelli
July 20, 2015
My condolences to the Sewall family.
Father Charles holds a special place in my heart and memory. I was a pupil at Utica Catholic Academy while he was principal. May his soul rest in peace. Sincerely, Jayne Critelli
Dr Norman & Carol Roswick
July 18, 2015
Friendship growing up,memories never forgotten, baptism of our son Mark Norman. We will meet again in heaven with our Heavenly Father . With love
Bonnie Tringo-Sanchez
July 18, 2015
To father's family. As a graduate of UCA I always respected father for his guidance and leadership as our principal. I have only fond memories of my time in school. I had the opportunity to see him only one more time post graduating and he remained the kind soul I always remembered him as. May he rest in peace.
Dave Gibson
July 17, 2015
To Father's Family,
An exceptional man, Priest, Principal,
and counselor. I shall remember him with love and admiration. I am a better person for having known him.
Kim (Heintz) Edwards
July 17, 2015
Father Sewall, You will always hold a special place in my heart for all the love, and compassion you showed to both my father and our family during his finally months. I very much enjoyed working for you at the rectory during your time at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. It meant the world to me that you made a special trip back to Utica to officiate at my wedding. Rest In Peace.
Stanley Gerlock
July 17, 2015
Charlie was the gifted speaker of our class and gave a wonderful talk at our 25th Anniversary. I hope to renew our friendship when the Lord calls me home.
Cait Clark
July 17, 2015
A tender & generous soul is now in eternal peace. What a gift Father was to our family when he walked the South Utica neighborhood, spending time with anyone he met and always leaving a sense of God's love with us. His genuine concern for the elderly of his parish is a legacy and challenge for today's clergy to follow. My thanks to his family for sharing him with us.
Sue Arcuri
July 17, 2015
Father Sewall will always be remembered as a man who instilled great faith and compassion for all those he served.
As a graduate of UCA, his inspirational messages will forever be relied upon as a foundation of faith and committment to God.
May God render His grace of forgiveness and mercy.
With sincere thanks for your guidance.
Sue Arcuri
Tim and Carrie Flanders
July 16, 2015
With love.
Jim Donovan
July 16, 2015
Father Sewall helped me discern my vocation when considering being a priest. He was a great eulogist and an inspiration from the pulpit. And his eulogy of our dad, the late Senator Donovan, was remarkable. He called dad A Man for All Seasons. Father thanks for all you have done for us. Jim Donovan
Patrice (Schmidt) Bagdanoff
July 16, 2015
So saddened to hear of the passing of Mnsgr. Sewall. He was a wonderful, kind and loving person. He was a great teacher, principal and friend and will be greatly missed. My condolences and prayers for his family.
Anthony and Lenora Murad
July 16, 2015
We just heard about the passing of Monsignor Sewall. It left sadness with in Us. We remember him with love and gratitude for the many prayers he offered,Monsignor was there for our family in time of need .His many acts of kindness especially sending his eulogy ( on tape) when he was in Jamaica for our loved one will long be remembered.May Gods peace surround you.
Please accept our condolences,
Sincerely,
Anthony and Lenora Murad
George Tulloch
July 16, 2015
Dear Father Sewall - I was so saddened when I read of your death in the Utica newspaper today. For so many years I have wanted to communicate with you to let you know how much esteem I had for you but I didn't know where to find you. I have never forgotten how wonderful you were to my parents in their last years of life. For all the love and caring you gave them I will be forever grateful! It is emotional for me that you died on July 11 th, the same date my mother died. Be assured I will never forget you and will always hold your memory deep in my heart. I always think of you when I hear the song "You'll Never Walk Alone" from "Carousel" and the special meaning it held for you and your mother. May you forever rest in peace.
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