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John Foudy Obituary
In San Bruno January 4, 2014. He was 100 years and 3 months. Born in San Francisco, CA. Dear son of the late Denis and Anne O'Looney Foudy; brother of Mary Margaret Foudy and the late Fr. Denis Foudy; survived by numerous cousins in the US and Ireland. Monsignor was a mentor and a friend to all.
He attended Lincoln, McKinley and Mission Dolores elementary schools, Saint Joseph's College in Mountain View, and Saint Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park. Fr. Foudy was ordained by Archbishop John J. Mitty at Saint Mary's Cathedral on May 18, 1940.
Following a two-year first assignment as Assistant Pastor at Saint James, Father Foudy was sent to Catholic University of America, where he earned his Ph.D. in Education in 1945. On his return to San Francisco, he was appointed Assistant Superintendent of Schools (1945-1957) with residence at Saint Monica Parish. In 1957 he was appointed Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese, a responsibility he undertook for nine years. In 1960, he moved to Saint Brigid Church in San Francisco. He was named a Domestic prelate with the title of Monsignor by Pope John XXIII on September 8, 1962. In 1964, Monsignor Foudy was named Pastor of Saint Agnes Parish, while still continuing his responsibilities as Superintendent of Schools for another two years.
Monsignor Foudy was assigned as Pastor to Saint Anne Church in San Francisco in 1970. He retired on July 1, 1990 and began his residence at Saint Cecilia Church in San Francisco. Monsignor Foudy lived at Alma Via San Francisco in recent years and was a resident at Christina's Care Home at the time of his death.
Reverend clergy, family and friends may visit Thursday after 4:00pm at St. Anne's Church, Funston Ave. at Judah St. where the Vigil Service will be at 7:00pm and are invited to the concelebrated Funeral Mass Friday at 10:30am followed by committal at Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations in his memory preferred to the Priest's Retirement Fund, #1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco, CA 94109.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Foudy
Kevin Walsh
January 22, 2014
Msgr. John did me many favors over the years he was very close to my mother Bernadette Kelly Walsh I will remember him with great respect, Kevin F. Walsh
Helena Ribeiro
January 14, 2014
Saddened to hear of Msgr. Foudy's passing. He was the presider at my wedding.
Mary M O'connor/Mapes Family
January 12, 2014
We have nothing but beautiful fond memories of you, we will miss your beautiful smile and warm heart, me and my children Learned a lot from you.
Sybilla Janes
January 12, 2014
So sad to hear of Msgr. Foudy's passing. He was much respected and loved here in St. Anne's Parish. He presided over all 6 of my childrens' First Holy Communions and Confirmations. He had a kind sense of humor and a wonderful voice in delivering his sermons. He has been greatly missed here at St. Anne's.
Carole Wiley/Jones
January 11, 2014
I worked at St. Agnes rectory during my high school (Presentation '68) years and Msgr. Foudy was my "boss". A nicer, kinder man you will never meet. He later con-celebrated (with Fr. Bernard Cummins) my wedding Mass and would come to dinner at our home. He baptized two of our children. You will be missed, Monsignor Foudy. You were a wonderful man/friend. RIP.
Mass at the Care Home
Cristina Flores
January 11, 2014
Cristina Flores
January 11, 2014
Rest peacefully, my dearest, wisest Monsignor. Words cannot express how thankful we are for the dignity, grace and knowledge you have shared with us over the years we have had the honor for having you live with us. I will keep my promises made to you, my old dear friend! Your girl - Cristina (from the care home)
Lori Hefner
January 10, 2014
I helped the Monsignor with matters in his later life. No matter where I took him the people around asked if they could have a minute of the Monsignor's time for counseling and a blessing. They all loved him so much and held him in such dear esteem. He always said yes to those who needed him. With deep love and respect, rest in peace.
Kathy and Mac Irwin
January 9, 2014
Such a wonderful man. He will certainly be missed.
William Myrons
January 9, 2014
Msgr Foudy was a valued mentor to me and I deeply regret his passing. God grant him peace.
Agnes McKenzie
January 9, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Msgr. Foudy.
Your memory will live in our hearts forever.
Martin Family
January 9, 2014
Msgr. Foudy was a good and faithful shepard to his flock, both at Saint Agnes and later at Saint Anne's. We were one of hundreds of families to have benefited from his friendship and counsel.
As superintendent, he was gifted and forward thinking and help to strengthen the parochial school system in San Francisco - hundreds of thousands of San Franciscan students can be grateful for his efforts.
His is a legacy of kindness and spirituality which he shared with so many throughout his vocation. As he enter the Gates of Heaven, God will embrace Msgr. Foudy with gratitude for all he has done for so many.
The Martin Family
January 9, 2014
A wonderful, dedicated priest. I have known Monsignor since my grammar school days. I have many happy memories of him. He's been a part of my life since the time I made my First Communion in 1947. As a Sister he has been there for every important step I have taken.
Sister Margaret Kinzie SNJM
Dennis Mark
January 9, 2014
Truly the last of the Great ones is gone. Longtime S.F. traditional and conservative Catholics recall that Msgr. Foudy, his brother Fr. Denis Foudy, Msgr. Clement McKenna (and a few others) maintained oases of sanity during the turbulence following Vatican II. For that we will always be grateful!
William and Rosalie Burket
January 8, 2014
I am so glad that I visited Msgr. Foudy last September two weeks before his 100th birthday. I will never forget his humor. He was dressed with a Giants Wold Series Championship tee shirt. One wall of his room had some Giants items the other religious items. As I looked around I asked him how he felt about turning 100. He answered by saying, "Well, funny you should bring that up. My peers didn't hang around to see the Giants win two world series." I didn't know what to say and we both had a good laugh. He did so much to help me out while I was in high school and college at USF. His greatest gift to me was keeping me headed on the right path even though I stumbled now and then. He will forever be our prayers. We still have his homily recorded from our wedding 39 years ago at St. Anne's. We were both planning to visit him later this month. May he rest in peace.
Helen Rosario
January 8, 2014
Monsignor Foudy has been a great spiritual leader,a kind gentle heart for all those who have known him throughout the years. Our family has been connected to him starting from his days at St. Agnes Church and School as well as St Anne's of the Sunset Church. He will be missed by all the lives that he has touched. May he rest in peace.
McLean Family
January 8, 2014
Very sad to hear of his passing. RIP Msgr Foudy. Our condolences on the death of Msgr. Foudy to his family and friends. We knew him and his brother, Fr. Denis, for many years. May he rest in peace.
January 8, 2014
Thank you for everything, Monsignor, and God bless you. You were a wonderful priest and man, and a special and significant influence on my life and the lives of the rest of us 60s St. Agnes students. Rest well in heaven.
Sam Coffey, St. Agnes School '70
Jerry Sapiro
January 8, 2014
Monsignor was an always will be an exemplar of a wonderful priest and a fine gentleman. His guidance aided generations of San Franciscans. May he rest in peace and watch over us from his well-earned place in Heaven.
Janice DeMartini
January 8, 2014
Msgr Foudy rest in peace. Steve and I were married by Msgr 30 years ago.
Susan Crittenden (nee Hallinan)
January 8, 2014
Monsignor Foudy has been a spiritual light to me all my life. Because he was my second cousin he was there for every sacrament I received from baptism to marriage and he was the first to be called when my father, Ben Hallinan, died, providing consolation and hope. I had a great respect for Monsignor.To me he was a man with great intelligence, faith and a wonderful sense of humor. I am grateful for the kindness,care and attention given to him by the staff at Cristina's Care Home and I sympathize with all his family and friends who have lost a loving, humble and holy man.
Nellie Casino Cruz Taha Family
January 7, 2014
Rest in Peace Msgr. John T. Foudy. Remember us in heaven.
Alma Zamora
January 7, 2014
I was 7 when I did my first communion and you were the Pastor during that time. I have the picture and remember you fondly
Gene & Sally Tongson & Family
January 7, 2014
We remember you fondly with love and appreciation for being our first pastor at Saint Agnes Church in 1967. With love & prayers.
The McKeever Family
January 7, 2014
RIP Msgr Foudy
Sr. Esther Mc Egan, RSM
January 7, 2014
Dearest Mary and Theresa,
One of the Greats has passed, RIP. The Irish saying fits well: "Ni bheidh ar leitheidi ann aris." (Literally:
"(Our) likes will not exist again." That was Msgr. Foudy: one of the best school pastors I ever had. He was amazing, remarkable, kind to a fault; ever ready to listen & help; a beloved pastor of all his St. Anne parishioners. I could go on and on, and not do him justice.
He is now praying for all of you in heaven.
May God comfort and console you.
Lovingly,
Sister Esther
Danny Amistoso
January 7, 2014
Rest in Peace
Denise Malmquist-Little
January 7, 2014
A man of true vocation. Memories will bring a smile to my face, warmth to my heart, a reminders to my brain to give, to serve, and to praise God through use of His given blessings and talents. In earthly life, in heavenly oneness, Msgr will always lead by example. All who were touched during his life are blessed.
Presentation Sisters
January 7, 2014
The Sisters of the Presentation are praying for your family during this difficult time. May God bless you with love, comfort and peace.
Tina Ver-Pacelli
January 7, 2014
Very sorry to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful friend to the Ver Family. RIP Msgr Foudy!
Tina and Tim Pacelli
Mary Ellen (McCormick) Dearstyne
January 7, 2014
Rest In Peace Monsignor John T. Foudy. Your priestly duty and kindness will never be forgotten.
January 7, 2014
Our condolences on the death of Msgr. Foudy. We knew him and his brother, Fr. Denis, for many years. May he rest in peace.
Kilcullen family
January 7, 2014
Monsignor baptized my daughter. Wonderful gentleman
Tony, Sharon Ramos and Family
January 6, 2014
May the Good Lord guide this gentle soul to his rightful place in Heaven. Our family was under his spiritual guidance, for 19 years of his 20 years at St. Anne's Church. Monsignor Foudy, was loved by all his parishioners. Truly a loss for all of us.
Kaaren Alvarado
January 6, 2014
Great feast for a special trip--safe travel to the Epiphany! God bless and thanks!Kaaren and Family
Tami Bennett
January 6, 2014
Very sorry to hear of his passing. He was a very good man and will be missed tremendously. RIP Msgr Foudy.
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