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Father Michael Peter Gleeson
Long Beach, California
1947 - 2019
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DIED
January 1, 2019
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Long Beach, California
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Father Michael Gleeson passed away on January 1, 2019. His untimely death has brought much sadness to all who have experienced his spiritual guidance, his leadership as a Pastor and his great sense of humor.
Father Michael was born on the 25th of June, 1947, and grew up in Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland. He graduated from St. Patrick’s College in Thurles and was ordained a Priest for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles on June 7, 1975. He served in the following parishes throughout Los Angeles: St. Monica’s, Santa Monica; St. Joseph’s, Long Beach; St. Paul’s High School, Santa Fe Springs; St. Thomas the Apostle, Los Angeles; St. Emydius, Lynwood; Our Lady of Guadalupe, Los Angeles; Holy Innocents, Long Beach; St. Anthony, San Gabriel and St. Cornelius, Long Beach.
Father Michael, predeceased by his sister Joan in 1996, is survived by his brothers Fr. Padraig, Tomas, Liam and Joe; sisters Biddy and Mary; nieces, nephews, relatives and many true friends.
“ar dheis de go raibh a anam”
May his soul rest on the right hand of God
Vigil will be Friday, 01/11/19 at 7 pm and the Funeral Mass will be Saturday 01/12/19 at 11 am both at St. Cornelius Church in Long Beach, CA.
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When I was 15 I signed up to get a penpal from a foreign country. I was very fortunate to receive Michael's name but I don't think he was very excited. He was several years older than I was and already attending University, but he politely wrote me back. Luckily, I was an avid reader and we found we had much we could share. He quite enjoyed it when I thought that his father had something to do with book publishing when he told me his father was a bookmaker. Actually I figured it...
Brenda Cole
November 12, 2020 | Wilmington, NC | Acquaintance
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To Fr Gleesons family, He married us almost 39 years ago next month, and buried both of my parents. We live out of state now, but when we came home to California we always looked to see him. We were on our way to mass today at St Cornelius when we discovered his passing. Our hearts are broken. What a wonderful, lovely, devoted man and a real servant of God. He served us in so many ways throughout our years. Rest In Peace, Fr Gleeson. We will truly miss you but are grateful you are in Heaven...
Maryann Hardesty
August 11, 2019 | Boise, ID | Friend
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Remembering you always Fr. Mike
Joanna
May 01, 2019
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Father Mike,
I am so heartbroken finding out about your passing. Words cannot describe how much of an angel you were in my life when I needed one. I remember the first time we met and we sat/talked for almost two hours. Instantly I felt a fatherly connection to you. You were like my dad I never had. We shared our experiences and stories of our lives only to find out we had so much in common. I cannot thank you enough and I will miss you greatly. Thank you and I hope you're watching...
Joanna
May 01, 2019 | San Francisco, CA | Friend
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Monti Bigelow
February 02, 2019 | Long Beach, CA | Friend
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Thank you Father Mike. You will be missed but we know we will still receive your guidance from heaven. Please give Mom a hug. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Marianne Boylan
January 15, 2019 | Los Angeles, CA | Friend
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Fr. Mike was a wonderful pastor and priest. He was very, very kind, generous and compassionate. He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to his family and many friends.
Karen Boggs
January 15, 2019
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Fr. Mike was a great priest. He was a great listener and counselor. His warm smile made everyone feel welcome. My and my familys lives are so much richer for having him in them. He left us much too soon. We love him and will forever miss him. Our deepest condolences to his family and our gratitude for sharing him with us.
May you enjoy sharing jokes and puns in heaven, beloved pastor.
Maria E. Paco-Cortez
January 14, 2019 | Long Beach, CA
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