Reverend Allan House O'Neil

Dear Ruthie, Lanny and Brooks,
We lost contact too many years ago, but Allan and all of you are often in my thoughts and prayers. Allan had a great impact on me from the time we met at VTS in 1975 and developed a strong friendship. The generosity of the O'Neils in welcoming this young English priest was phenomenal. The 21 lunch and dinner engagements in 14 days that Gay and I enjoyed when Allan was the new Rector of St John's are full of fond memories! And of course the time of his...

Dear Ruth & family, You are being held closely in the hearts and minds of the folks at St. Andrew's. The memories of Allan run wide and deep as he touched the lives of so many people in so many ways. Please know that you are in our prayers. In God's peace, Fr. Bob Stocksdale+, Rector of St. Andrew's, Meriden.

Dear Allan, I was sadden to see of your dad's passing. I wish you and your family wonderful memories to soften your pain. Your fathers life accomplishments are nothing less than incredible. With love, Karen (Wunsch) Ferranti

Dear Ruth, Lanny and Brooks,
Dad sent me the notice down in Birmingham and I wanted to express my sympathy. I have such warm memories of Father O'Neil and your family and feel honored to have known him. (And I still think of him from time to time when I answer, "fine, thank you" too!) I still remember attending mass at St. Andrews as a very young Catholic and thinking how similar our churches were (although they didn't get all the prayers quite right...) I know, too, how much my father...

My sincere sympathy to the O'Neil family. As a former St. Andrew's parishoner in Meriden, I remember Mr. O'Neil's kindness and great spirit. He touched many lives.

Dear Ruth, Lanny,and Brooks, After all the years I know I'll never forget Father O'Neil. The Jets superbowl win at your house in Meriden, hiking Mt Higby in the dead of winter with his black lab and me, and answering the door at our home "I am fine Father , and how are you" (only after months of practice did my siblings and I perform this ritual correctly!). All the Best Tom Kennedy Jr

Dear Ruth, I was so sad to learn of Allan's death Saturday and you have been in my thoughts since then. I will never forget how kind both of you were to me when my husband died. Love, Ethel

The world and the O'Neil family have lost a rare and good person. Though we only shared limited time with "Uncle Allen" his warmth and family spirit always seemed to bless all those present. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched.

Ruth, Lan and Brooks:
Lynn and I send you our love. As I said to Ruth when she called on Thursday, Allan was and always will be the most significant man in my life. Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to tell him that enough, but I am happy that I was able to spend some time with him during the last several months. We will see you next Saturday.
Michael Granucci