Reverend Patrick J. Hunt

HUNT, REVEREND PATRICK J., 95, Pastor Emeritus of St. Timothy Church, Warwick, died on Sunday, August 17, 2008. Born in Central Falls, a son of the late Michael and Honora A. (Hunt) Hunt, he attended Holy Trinity School, Central Falls and St. Raphael Academy, Pawtucket.

In preparation for the priesthood, he studied at St. Charles College, Cantonville, and St. Mary Seminary, Baltimore, Maryland and was ordained a priest on June 3, 1939 in the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Providence by Bishop Francis P. Keough.

Father Hunt served as assistant pastor at St. Philomena (now St. Thomas Moore) Church, Narragansett (1939-43) and at St. Teresa Church, Pawtucket (1943-1963). In August 1963 he was appointed the first pastor of the newly established parish of St. Barnabas, Portsmouth. In December 1968 he was transferred to St. Timothy Church, Warwick, where he remained until his retirement in 1988 as Pastor Emeritus. In addition to his parochial duties, Father Hunt served as chaplain of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, was Diocesan Director of the Apostleship of Prayer, a member of the Priests Senate, and member of the Board of Directors of St. Raphael Academy.

After his retirement from parish administration, Father Hunt lived in Cumberland and continued to offer priestly service at Saint Joan of Arc Church, Cumberland.

Father Hunt leaves two sisters, Catherine T. Dube of Cumberland, and Mary P. Crook of East Providence and a sister in law, Mildred J. Hunt of Pawtucket. He also leaves three beloved nieces, Honora D. Shaffer of Marathon, FL and Lancaster, MA, Patricia H. Quinn of Cumberland and Hollywood, FL and Catherine A. Samoylo of Glenmoore, PA. He was the brother of the late William T., John F., Bartley M. and Edward P. Hunt.

Calling hours will be on Friday, August 22, 2008 from 4:00-6:00 pm, with a Vigil Service at 5:30 pm at Saint Joan of Arc Church, Cumberland. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for the repose of his soul at Saint Joan of Arc Church, Cumberland, on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 10:00 am. Burial will be in Mount Saint Marys Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Sisters of the Presentation BVM, 99 Church St., Leominster, MA 01453 or The Clergy Benefit Fund for Retired Priests, 1 Cathedral Square, Providence, RI 02903.