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Arthur Taraborelli Obituary
REV. ARTHUR I., Sept. 28, 2006. Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Son of the late Frank and Helen (nee Calabrese). Brother of Rita McGlone, Armand, Carmen, the late Joseph and Frank, Jr. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. The reverend clergy, religious, relatives, friends and members of the parish are invited to Funeral 9 A.M. Tuesday, St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 17th and Morris Sts. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Bishop Cistone will be principal celebrant. The remains of Rev. Taraborelli will lie in state in the church on Monday from 5 P.M. to 6:45 P.M. Parish Memorial Mass 7 P.M. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. Memorial donations to St. Thomas Aquinas Church will be greatly appreciated. (DONATO F.H.)
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for Arthur Taraborelli
Brother Robert Wilsbach, FSC
October 27, 2006
Brother Robert R. Wilsbach, FSC
La Salle House, 100 Faculty Lane
Romeoville, IL 60446-1178
815-838-0500 X5307 M-F 8:30-5:00
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FAX 815-838-5858 27 October 2006
Rev. Joseph C. Huynh, Rev. Astanto Adi, CM
Members of the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Community
1719 Morris St.
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Dear Fathers & Members of the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Community family:
I was shocked and saddened to learn of the death of you dear pastor, Rev. Arthur I. Taraborelli. Some fourteen years ago I was privileged to work with him as an ESL teacher after I finished my Information Science degree at Drexel. He was a fine pastor, a good priest, and a friend to a good number of De La Salle Christian Brothers, notably Brother Anthony Baird. At times such as these, words are unable to carry the full message of comfort and consolation which we want them to bear, but they are all we have. Having experienced the death of my own father in 1995, I am aware of the deep emotions which accompany such a loss. Be sure of continued remembrance of him in my prayers and those of all the Brothers here at Lewis.
May the Lord continue to hold you and all your parish family in the hollow of his hand and may you find his comforting presence in the silent power of prayer, in the wisdom of the Scripture, the nourishment of the Eucharist, the beauty of the liturgy, and in all his holy people gathered round us to help us.
I join my voice to the ancient hymn of the early Church:
May the angels lead him into Paradise.
May the martyrs come and welcome him on his way
And lead him into the holy city, Jerusalem.
May the choirs of angels welcome him.
And with Lazarus, who once was poor,
May he have everlasting life. Amen.
I close with the traditional prayer which we Brothers have prayed for over three hundred years:
Live Jesus in our hearts--Forever.
With sympathy and promise of prayers, Your Brother,
ED & TRISH LOCHNER
October 27, 2006
WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR OF THE DEATH OF FATHER. HE MARRIED US 31 YEARS AGO AT ST.JOHN THE BAPTIST IN MANAYUNK. WE ARE MEMBERS OF VISITATION B.V.M.-TROOPER. HE BAPTIZED ONE OF OUR DAUGHTERS, AND WAS A SPONSOR FOR OUR OTHER DAUGHTER AT HER CONFIRMATION.
HE IS THE ONE WHO GOT ME (ED) INVOLVED IN OUR PARISH CCD PROGRAM TEACHING CONFIRMATION CLASS (6TH GRADE) WHILE ATTENDING COLLEGE IN 1971. FATHER, YOU WILL BE STRONGLY MISSED BUT WE KNOW YOU WILL BE WATCHING OVER US FROM HEAVEN.
Donald & Jeanne (Lochner) Titus
October 26, 2006
We are so sorry to hear of our dear friends' passing. He was such an inspiratiion and guidance to our sons from the time he was at Visitation B. V. M. Church in Trooper, PA. Our family will miss him.
GEORGE AND JANE LEMERISE
October 5, 2006
WE HAVE LOST OUR COUSIN AND OUR GOOD FRIEND. THE LEGACY WILL LIVE ON. FATHER ARTHUR KNEW HOW TO READ PEOPLE AND KNEW WHAT THEIR NEEDS WERE AND HE MET THOSE NEEDS AND AT TIMES SACRIFICED MUCH TO DO SO. HE ALWAYS BE IN OUR PRAYERS. FATHER TARABORELLI PAVED THE WAY. LET'S HOPE THE PARISH WILL GO FORWARD. HE WILL BE MISSED. JANE AND GEORGE LEMERISE
Joseph T. Schikal
October 4, 2006
I was so sad to hear of father Taraborelli passing. He was a great man my mother loved him very much.My Deepest Sympathy to his family and everyone St thomas. May he rest in peace.
Charles & Joanne Marinelli
October 2, 2006
Dear Rita and Family,
Please accept our condelences on the passing of Fr. Taraborelli. Your lost is shared by the Parish and the South Philadelphia Community. Fr. Taraborelli was more than a priest, he was a friend to all of us who belong to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. We will always consider ourselves members of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish because of him. He will be deeply missed by everyone.
Bridget Messer
October 2, 2006
Dear Rita and Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathies to you and your family.I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers may Father Tabarelli rest in peace.
Bridget Messer
Maria (constantino) Ioven
September 30, 2006
Deepest sympathy on your loss, to the family,friends and parishioners
Father had officiated at my Mother's (Anna Constantino) funeral Mass this July and was so kind to my family. With love and prayers,a former parishioner. Now@IHM Church Liftwood DE.
Susan Dougherty
September 29, 2006
Our sincere condolences to the Taborelli Family. Father Tab is Fondly Remembered as a Sincere, Warm, and Caring Minister and Friend who always had a Great sense of humor, and made everyone feel Loved. I especially Remember how kind he was to our Family. May He Rest In Peace! Susan Dougherty and Family
Regino
September 29, 2006
Father Taraborelli was a kind, generous, and wonderful man. The St. Thomas Community will be at a loss without him. May he rest in peace.
Terry Giancaterino
September 29, 2006
In behalf of the Giancaterino family, we express our sincere love and sympathy to the Taraborelli Family. Father Tab was a friend and an icon in our family for many years. Father recently Christened my Grandson Rocco and we had the pleasure of spending a day with him only two short weeks ago. We are sadened by his death, he will be sadly missed!
Terry Giancaterino-Carbonara and the Giancaterino Family
Brother John McDonnell, FSC
September 29, 2006
Deepest sympathies to the family of Fr. Arthur and to the parishioners of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish.
Vivian Nelson
September 29, 2006
My sincere condolences to the Taraborelli family. I'll remember Father for all of the wonderful things he did for St. Thomas Aquinas Church. My mother, Grace Fasolo, who passed away earlier this year, always spoke of kindly of him. May he rest in peace.
Vivian Nelson
(former parishioner)
Gail Pino (Rosati)
September 29, 2006
Father Tab was a part of my teenage years and I will never forget him. He related to the kids on a very special level and everyone respected him. I will keep him in my prayers. Please accept my condolences Mrs McGlone and Rita.
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