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Aloysius Blessing Obituary
Aloysius Michael Blessing, 88, of Hamden, Connecticut, beloved husband of the late Kathleen Finucane Blessing, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2018 with his family by his side. Aloysius was born on August 9, 1930 in Aughavas, County Leitrim, Ireland to parents Rose Ann Cooney Blessing and Michael Blessing.
Aloysius immigrated to the United States in 1955 and worked at Yale University as an electrician for over 30 years. He was a proud and active member of the New Haven Football and Hurling Club where he received the Irishman of the Year award in 1993.
He loved Gaelic football and played competitively on several teams in Ireland, England and the United States. His unique skills on the pitch helped his teams win several championships including Aughavas Leitrim Champions 1949 and 1952, Junior Inter-County Connacht Champions 1952, London Gaelic Football Club Champions 1954 and Leitrim New York Champions 1959. In later years, he coached a team of young footballers including his sons on behalf of the New Haven Gaelic Football and Hurling Club.
His passions beyond Gaelic football included golf, tending to his garden of tomato plants and enjoying a good chat with family and friends. He also cherished time with his grandchildren.
Aloysius is survived by his four children Noel Blessing and his wife Cynthia Banuelos Blessing of New Haven, Olive Blessing of New York City, Patricia Blessing Bell and her husband Jeffrey Bell of Los Angles and Michael Blessing and his wife Rebecca Jenne Blessing of Hamden. Aloysius is also survived by his four grandchildren Fiona, Gabriel, Liam and Dylan. He is survived by his siblings Patsy Blessing McTague, Terry Blessing and Angela Blessing Gray of Dublin, Ireland. Deceased siblings include Claire Blessing O'Connor, Noel Blessing, Michael Blessing, Raymond Blessing and Olive Blessing Gordon.
The Blessing family would like to thank the staff of Whitney Manor for the care and compassion bestowed on Aloysius in his final days. In lieu of flowers, donations in Aloysius's memory may be made to an organization of choice.
Friends may visit with his family on Thursday, September 20th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden and attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, September 21st at 11:00 a.m. in St. Rita Church, Hamden. Interment will be private. www.siskbrothers.com
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September 19, 2018
COUSIN ALOYSIUS, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. I SAW YOU AT MASS YEARS AGO IN AUGHAVAS CHURCH,AND MET YOU ONCE IN NY AT A LEITRIM DANCE. YOU WERE A LOVELY MAN FROM A LOVELY FAMILY. DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY. SINCERELY MARY CHARLES,LEGANOMER.
James Benway
September 19, 2018
There are special people in our lives who never leave us even after they are gone.
September 18, 2018
Rest In Peace Al.
Bridie Gilogley Mitchell.
Aughavas 1951
Aughavas GAA
September 18, 2018
Aughavas GAA Club in Co Leitrim offer our deepest sympathy to the Blessing family on the death of Al. He was one of the best. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
September 18, 2018
My deepest sympathies to the Blessing family, May God`s perfect peace keep you all at this sad time. Though you were my cousin Aloysius I dont think I ever had the pleasure of meeting you, but often heard you talked about in our house, felt like I knew you.Prayers to the family.
Aidan Charles formerly of Leganomer, Aughavas and grandson of Michael Cooney.
Aughavas GAA team 1951
Terry Williams
September 18, 2018
Aughavas 1951
Aughavas GAA
September 18, 2018
Deepest sympathy to the Blessing Family from Aughavas GAA in Co Leitrim. Al was one of the greats. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
September 18, 2018
To the Blessing Family in America and in Ireland, we extend our sympathy on behalf of Aughavas GAA Club in Co Leitrim. He was one of the greats. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
September 18, 2018
Peace Al, Deepest Sympathy to your Family and Grand children, sisters Patsy and Angela, brother Terry and extended Families at this sad time. Fond memories of your visits to Aughnaglace, Aughavas. Signed on behalf of your Cousin Sarah Conefrey , and Family, Aughavas.
September 18, 2018
To Family and friends Aloysius Blessing
My heartfelt sympathy go out to you during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
Sincerely,
Dianne
Mary Blessing
September 18, 2018
Deepest sympathy to all the family from all the Blessing family in Acres, Aughavas
Ann McNamee-Brogan
September 18, 2018
Rest In Peace Al.
September 18, 2018
It was indeed with great sorrow that I learned of the death of Aloysius. May he rest in peace. I have grown up with Aloysius in the parish of Aughavas, Co Leitrim, in the 30s, 40s and 50s. Again I met up with him in London in the year 54. Before he emigrated to the USA. He was a tower of a man who loved chasing that Gaelic foot ball into the clouds. I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to his sons, daughters and grandchildren. Also to his brother Terry, sister, Patsy and Angela. Sleep peaceful my friend: Alo!
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam uasal.
Jane Beirne McGuire
September 18, 2018
Al, RIP. We will pray for you and your family. Jane and Honoria. May the Leprechauns be near you to spread good luck along your way. May all of the Irish Angels smile on you today.
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