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2019
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Robert MacNamara Obituary
Officers and members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will gather at St. Mary's Church on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. to conduct a service for our brother, Fr. Mac.
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Mary Beth Hamilton
February 4, 2023
absolutely wonderful and kind priest!!
Ruth Campbell
February 4, 2021
Remembering Fr. Mac on his anniversary. Soon after my last post, my Mom passed away within days of her 97th birthday, and I was able to be there with her at the hospital. I recall driving home and thinking - "Mom, you're at peace and going to work in a new way - please pray for me and our loved ones." I know Mr. Mac is doing likewise. :). I call my relationship to him "student" because he taught me so much through his homilies and conversations.
October 12, 2019
Dear family and friends of Father Mac,
I just learned of Father Mac's passing, being homebound taking care of my Mother who is going on 97.
I recall meeting Father Mac in the early '90s while he was walking the grounds at St. Mary Our Mother in Horseheads, having my twins on the playground there, as well as at events and Masses. We just exchanged hellos, as I respected his time of solitude and enjoying the grounds, and his walk. Whenever our paths crossed, I sensed his great kindness and peace, it really made my day that way too. Our encounters resonate in my heart. God bless Father Mac and all of you who care about and for him.
Ruth Campbell, Horseheads NY
Mary Beth Hamilton
February 22, 2019
Fr. Mac was tremendously kind to me and my mother as she was ill a few years ago and gave very good advice to me last spring. I live out of town but visit Corning, my hometown. I always looked forward to running into him. What a great priest.
God bless him and all his loved ones!
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February 18, 2019
FR. MAC WAS THE ONE PRIEST THAT BROUGHT ME BACK INTO THE FOLD [AND THE CHURCH].SUSAN AND I STILL MISS HIM AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. HE WAS TRULY A PRIEST'S PRIEST.
JERRY AND SUSAN ORMAN, CLEVELAND TN.
Rolad Rivers
February 17, 2019
Father MacNamara was a priest's priest. He was quiet, unassuming, and edifying without trying to be.
Michele Eastmsn
February 16, 2019
Rest in Peace, Father
February 16, 2019
Knowing Fr. Mac was a heavenly pleasure. He represented the Catholic faith in the best of ways. God bless him for that. I only got to know him when he came to St. Mary's. He remembered my name right away and always addressed me by name and nickname, Bernadette or Bunny. He certainly had a peaceful way about him.
I do agree that looking at him was like looking at the face of the Lord. May you rest in peace.
Bernadette Josbeno-Oakes
D B
February 16, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. May cherished memories bring comfort to your hearts during this time of grief. May the God of all comfort sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2.
Kathy Bracero
February 14, 2019
Father Mac, helped me though the death of my precious son. He came with me to the St. Mary's Cemetery to bless my Joey's grave. I will never forget your sincere kindness and your deep faith, you helped me hold on tight to my faith at the hardest time in my life. Not enough thank yous in the world.
At daily mass he would sometimes end with a joke. Loved the one about St. Patrick in a bar in Ireland. A true gentlemen and amazing priest.
You have now seen the face of God.
SHARON Haley
February 14, 2019
Prayers and thoughts are with the family of our former pastor at St. Ann's Parish.Fr.MacNamara will be fondly remembered for his great devotion for the Blessed Mother. Rest in the arms of your Lord Father. Tim and Sharon Haley and family.
Sean Lehmann
February 13, 2019
Eternal Rest grant unto him O Lord. Let Perpetual Light shine upon him. May he Rest in the Peace of Christ.
Kelley SchillingSchuld
February 12, 2019
I will miss Fr. MacNamara. He was wonderful. I loved listening to him. His sermons were the old fashioned kind that I always appreciated. They were to the point and left you with a better understanding of our faith. He was a true priest and a great man. I'll miss his voice.
JR
February 12, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Robert NacNamara. Our loving God will fulfill his promise to bind up the broken hearted. Isaiah 61:1 May you find these words comforting in this time of sadness. With each new tomorrow may your memories grow sweeter as your sorrow fades.
February 12, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Robert NacNamara. Our loving God will fulfill his promise to bind up the broken hearted. Isaiah 61:1 May you find these words comforting in this time of sadness. With each new tomorrow may your memories grow sweeter as your sorrow fades.
Vin Trainor
February 12, 2019
Rest in peace, Father
Frank Messina
February 12, 2019
Father Mac was kind man, and a priest's priest. If anyone had truly found his or her vocation, it was Father. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. God bless Father Mac.
Bob & Celine Shilkett
February 11, 2019
Fr. Mac was a dear friend of my sister and parents from the early 1970's in Hornell. Following Carol's passing in 1995, my parents would stop at Horseheads to see him on their trips to New Hampshire. Celine and I didn't have the pleasure of meeting him in person until 2011. On our trips East in 2014 and 2016 the stop in Elmira was always a highlight of the trip. He ended every phone call with, "When are you coming back again?" He was a special person in our lives for almost 50 years.
God Bless him.
Marilyn Batra
February 11, 2019
Father McNamara was all I thought a priest should be. He was a delight to the students of Saint Ann's school. He joined in recess and treated every one with dignity, laughter, and respect. He has earned his heavenly reward. Marilyn Smith Batra
Michael Conroy
February 11, 2019
Lynne, Ellen and Anne - I am very sorry for your loss. Father Bob was a wonderful priest. I have fond memories visiting with him and the Lownsberrys .
Mike Conroy
Linda Stundtner
February 11, 2019
Father Mac - such a dear friend! So many remembrances: the parties, the celebration of birthdays and holidays (especially St. Patrick's Day), the shared meals, and the list goes on! He was a devoted priest until the end as his last words to me were, Pray for me. I will pray for you. He was indeed a good and holy man who will be deeply missed.
February 10, 2019
To the family and friends of Robert MacNamara, please accept my sincere heartfelt sympathies for the loss of someone you loved and cared for. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time and give you a hope for the future of seeing Mr.Robert again. Hosea 13:14 can give you peace and strength for this tragic loss. Just knowing there's a hope for the ones we loss in death can be so reassuring. My deepest condolences to the entire family and friends.
Eileen Reardon
February 10, 2019
God Bless!
Ann Brouse
February 10, 2019
Father Mac was a great intellect and a thoughtful priest. He served thousands well. He will live in our memories and prayers.
Mary Smith
February 10, 2019
A wonderful man and a wonderful priest. He brought many to the Catholic faith. We were blest to have known him.
Rosalie Krajci
February 10, 2019
An exemplary priest. We're grateful for his long service.
February 10, 2019
He was definitely one of God's best! RIP Fr. Mac
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