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EDWARD O'FLAHERTY Obituary

O'FLAHERTY, Rev. Edward M. SJ Of Boston College, on February 20, 2012. Former Provincial of the New England Province, Society of Jesus, Past President Weston School of Theology in Cambridge, Director of both the Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs and the Office of Pastoral Support of Priests for the Archdiocese. Beloved son of the late Edward M. & Rose R. (Hagelstein) O'Flaherty. Brother of Eileen Bero of Westwood, Jean Crossen of Naples, Florida and the late Richard O'Flaherty. Father is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grand nephews, as well as his many Jesuit Brothers. Visiting hours at St. Mary's Hall, Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 3-6 PM. Relatives and friends are invited. A Concelebrated Funeral Mass will be held at St. Ignatius Church, Chestnut Hill, on Friday, Feb. 24 at 10 AM. Interment will follow in the Jesuit Cemetery, Campion Center, Weston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jesuit Community, Campion Center, 319 Concord Rd., Weston, MA 02493 to support its ministry of care for elderly and infirm Jesuits. Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 617 524 0861

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 21 to Feb. 23, 2012.

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February 28, 2012

Rest in Peace Fr. Ed. Though I only knew and prayed for you through Sister M. Kathleen you became a large part of my life. You are in the Lords embrace now and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved you so well. Debbie Johnston

james ward

February 24, 2012

Fr. Ed O'Flaherty taught many of us freshman world history at Cheverus High School in the late 50's/early 60's. He was an outstanding teacher in the finest traditions of Jesuit education: great sense of humor, cutting wit(especially if one was unprepared), and a genuine interest in the welfare of his students.
Known affectionately as "The Big O", Fr. O'Flaherty earned our respect not only in the classroom but also on the football field with his 40-yard perfect spirals as well as his sharp elbows under the basket while playing for the faculty team.
He advised us that we could not consider ourselves truly educated unless we knew the date of the Hegira.
We regret his passing and will remember him with profound gratitude for the role he played in our lives.
Godspeed "Big O" and thank you.
(622 AD, we remember)
Jim Ward
Class of '63
Board of Trustees, Cheverus High School

John B. Walsh

February 23, 2012

Rest in peace Father. I shall remember you with deep affection from our days working together at the Archdiocese.

Stuart Grassian M.D.

February 23, 2012

Father Ed, I will miss you greatly. I knew your wisdom and holiness, but I will miss most your sweetness and humility. Rest in Peace.

(The Rev.) Betsy Sowers

February 23, 2012

Thank you, Fr. Ed, for your tireless commitment to Ecumenical and Inter-religious relationships. It was a joy to be your ecumenical colleague. Rest in peace.

Sheila Fisher

February 23, 2012

My family had the pleasure of knowing Fr. O'Flaherty through his work at St. Paul's Parish in Hingham. He was a wonderful priest who's celebration of the Mass was inspiring, and his homilies always enriching. He will be remembered fondly for his warmth, wisdom and holiness.

February 22, 2012

I shall remember Ed with deep appreciation for his efforts helping me and other Boston priests.
(Rev) William Lucey

The Staff of Brady & Fallon Funeral Home

February 22, 2012

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