REV. PETER P. NOLAN C.S.SP.

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PETER NOLAN Obituary

Name: Visitation for REV. PETER P. NOLAN C.S.SP.
Start: 2023-03-23T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-03-23T23:00:00.000Z
Location: William J. Gormley Funeral Home

NOLAN, Rev. Peter P., C.S.Sp. Irish Holy Ghost Father Nolan, Rev. Peter P., C.S.Sp. March 14, of Regina Cleri, Boston. Beloved son of the late Patrick J. and Mary (Gorevan) Nolan. Loving brother of Maureen, Brian, Patrick, Eileen, and the late Frank. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins in Ireland. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Friday, March 24, at 9:45am followed by a concelebrated Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 11 o'clock. To livestream the Funeral Mass, please visit www.sttheresaparishboston.com Visiting Hours Thursday, March 23, from 2-7 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Dublin, Ireland. Formerly of St. Theresa Church, West Roxbury, St. Pius X Church Milton, Most Precious Blood Church, Hyde Park, St. Anne Church Readville. He spent many years in Africa as a missionary. He was chaplain of the Boston Police Emerald Society for many years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Regina Cleri, 60 Cardinal O'Connell Way, Boston, MA 02114. For directions and guestbook, gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 18 to Mar. 19, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for PETER NOLAN

9 Entries

Elissa Whelan

March 23, 2023

Rest in peace uncle Peter. I'll treasure the fond memories of your time in Ireland visiting.

Aidan Whelan

March 22, 2023

Rest in Peace Uncle Peter. You will be sadly missed by family and friends. Will cherish the memories of your visits home to Ireland.

Dennis Bender

March 19, 2023

I had the privilege of meeting with Father Nolan when I was only 18 years old in Ghana. He played an extraordinary role in my life as a Guardian and a Father figure. As someone who grew up without a Father, meeting Father Nolan was an answer to my prayers for a paternal figure in my life.

He had a great sense of humour and would refer to himself as Kwaku Bediako because he believed he was born to fight other people's battles, and he did fight my battles.

Father Nolan went above and beyond to support me in my education, paying for my university tuition and covering all the expenses that came with it. When I decided to travel abroad after completing my studies, he flew to Ghana to bid me farewell and cover my travel expenses.

While living in Germany, Father Nolan regularly checked up on me and was overjoyed to learn that I was pursuing my master's degree. He even offered to support me financially until I was stable.

When I graduated, he called to congratulate me and said, "You're a man now, Dennis." But, I know that I am the man I am today because of him.

Rest in peace, Father Nolan. You are an answered prayer in my life, and I will always be grateful for the significant impact you made on me.

Susan Fitzgerald

March 19, 2023

Maureen so sorry to hear of Peter passing. A very full and good life. May he rest in peace. Susan and Will Fitzgerald

Nuala Breach

March 19, 2023

Deepest sympathy to my dear Uncle Peter. He gave me my 1st holy communion when I was 6 & was a big part of my life. May you rest in peace now. Love Nuala

Peter whelan

March 19, 2023

So sorry to hear of the passing of father Peter . Peter is my uncle , but more than that he was a great friend and inspiration to me and my family and friends . Peter married myself and my wife Susan along with my other uncle ,the late father Fintan whelan . Peter worked tirelessly for many people worldwide . He came home to his native Ireland for many happy times as well as sad times . He celebrated funerals , christenings, weddings etc for all of his extended family . Peter will be greatly missed by his many family and friends , who he touched in many ways over his many years . I was delighted to help Peter celebrate his Diamond jubilee in 2019 at his church in crumlin Dublin where Peter grew up as an altar boy . Rip Peter till me meet again
Your good friend and nephew
Peter whelan

Peter whelan

March 19, 2023

So sorry for losing a great uncle and friend . Father Peter To me as a nephew became a genuine friend and an inspiration to me and my siblings. Peter attended all of our family milestones . He bravely came home to Ireland to bury some of his family and many friends . He introduced my family to many good clergy men from all over the world . He fundraised for his order and was greatly respected by the people of many countries where he preached . He celebrated mass in Biafra as bombshells were dropped nearby during that war . Father Peter was a very proud Irishman and catholic . His Life was all about helping others who were not fortunate enough to help themselves. Rest in peace father Peter knowing your job is well done .
Your good friend and nephew Peter whelan Rathmaiden slane county Meath Ireland

Jimmy & Carmel Mc Guire, Longford, Ireland

March 16, 2023

Our deepest sympathies to all Fr. Peter´s family & friends on his passing. We will miss his visits to our home in Carrickedmond, Longford (Ireland) & all the chats we used to have when he was home. He will be deeply missed by everyone. Rest in Peace Fr. Peter.

Gerard Whelan

March 16, 2023

Bless you Uncle Peter, always loved.

Gerard Whelan.

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