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JAMES MEEHAN Obituary
REV. MONSIGNOR JAMES H. on June 26, 2009 Pastor Emeritus of St. John Neumann Parish, Bryn Mawr, PA. Son of the late James H. and Loretta (nee Donnelly) Meehan; brother of Michael F. Meehan and the late Molly, Margaret M. Hughes (John), Rev. Joseph J. Meehan (Pastor Emeritus of St. Eugene Parish, Rev. Msgr. Francis X. Meehan (Pastor Emeritus of SS. Simon and Jude Parish and the late Dr. John Meehan (Dottie); also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews; also other relatives.
On WEDNESDAY at 4 P.M. Monsignor will be transferred from the rectory to the Church of St. John Neumann (Radnor Rd. and Highland Lane, Bryn Mawr) where he will lie in state until 7:20 P.M., followed by a Parish Mass at 7:30 P.M.
On THURSDAY, there will also be a Viewing at St. Dorothy's Church (Township Line and Burmont Rd., Drexel Hill) from 9:15 to 10:45 A.M. followed by his Funeral Mass at 11 A.M. with the Principal Celebrant Cardinal Justin Regali.
Interment Holy Cross Cem. In lieu of flowers, donations in Monsignor's name to St. John Neumann Church, Radnor Rd. and Highland Lane, Bryn Mawr PA 19010, or Catholic Social Services, 222 N. 17th St., Phila. PA 19103 or IPCC for Inner-City Parishes, 222 N. 17th St., Phila. PA 19103, would be appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for JAMES MEEHAN
Elizabeth Anthony Schostak
July 10, 2009
Dear Meehan Family,
I can still remember the first day I saw Msgr. Meehan. It was June 20, 1976; the day after we moved to St. John Neumann's parish. Msgr. Meehan was saying mass on that sunny June day. He had me hooked from that first homily. I was nine years old.
Msgr. Meehan had a wonderful way of connecting with everyone - no matter how old or how young. He touched so many lives. He has definitely earned his place in Heaven.
On behalf of the entire Anthony family, our deepest sympathies on the loss of your brother and uncle. He was one-of-a-kind and will be greatly missed.
July 4, 2009
To Msgr. Meehan's loving family:
Msgr. Meehan touched many lives in many ways. He was always there when needed by so many. He will always be remembered lovingly and gratefully for his dedication to his people--his extended family. He was patient, kind, and loving and had a wonderful sense of humor. His perspective on everyday problems was extraordinary. Although he was a simple man and a "man of few words," he always made sense and helped put things into perspective. Thank you all for nurturing such a loving man. God Bless you and keep you in his loving care.
Jeannette Scanlon, Plymouth Meeting
Husband Michael (deceased) and I were
members of St. John Neumann Parish
Richard Cantwell
July 2, 2009
Dear Meehan Family,
I was greatly saddened by the notice of Fr. Meehan's passing. He was a wonderful man and I admired him greatly.
He and my father, Jim Cantwell were classmates and VFW band members together many years ago at Our Mother of Good Council. Over the years, we ran into Fr. Meehan at family and church functions around the Main Line, he always remembered me and my family and was always quick with a funny story or two. While visiting my mother in recent years, I attended many of his Masses at St. John Neumann and he still had that twinkle in his eye and that earnest message.
We will pray for him,
Margie & Rick Cantwell & family
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
July 1, 2009
Dear Fr. Joseph Meehan and Family: I will like to express my deepest sympathy in the death of Mons. James Meehan. I did not know him but I knew you Fr. Joe. I am sure you remember me. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
Leo Sheridan
July 1, 2009
Dear Fr. Joseph Meehan and Family: I will like to express my deepest sympathy in the death of Mons. James Meehan. I did not know him but I knew you Fr. Joe. I am sure you remember me. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
mary
July 1, 2009
What a wonderful priest and human being.All my years in Catholic school the one priest that stood out was Father Meehan. I graduated from St. Hubert's in 68 and
had Father Meehan for just one year,but never forgot him.Rest in eternal peace,you were what God intended all priests to be.
July 1, 2009
One of God's greatest gifts to all of us was the life of Father Meehan. All who knew him, personally, were especially blessed. I was one of many who loved him so very much and am forever grateful that he was part of my life.
Mary Heim Musial (former secretary)
Al Zimmerman
July 1, 2009
All of us in the St. Joseph's Prep alumni community are saddened by Msgr. Meehan's passing. He was a priest of the highest caliber and a role model for so many. We are grateful for his many years of service to the flock of Philadelphia.
June 30, 2009
Dear Meehan family, please accept our prayers and condolences on the death of Father Jim. We were priviledged to spend a week abord the SS AMERICA (While on our honeymoon in June of 1955) with Father Jim, Father Joe and Father Fran who was on his way to Rome with their dear parents. With love and affection, Eleanor and Joe McHugh
Jerry McCann
June 30, 2009
If we are blessed in our life we may meet a handful of people who will truly help shape and define us. Father Meehan, in my life, played a primary role. As a Bishop McDevitt student and a parishoner of Saint Luke's Father Meehan's humility, kindness and gentle spirit helped me realized how manly and valuable these traits are. He guided me into a formal religous life, which lasted three years but I chose to teach in the Catholic school system for twenty years because of people like Father Meehan. My wife and I have six adult children and each one has been effected by Father Meehan, although they may not realize it. He helped define religion in my life and I will remain forever grateful. I do not know what a saint is but in my eyes he lived love which is probably the main ingredient. Father may you rest in peace; you were a holy man who figured it out and then shared it with a smile. Thank you.
June 30, 2009
My wife Anne and I extend our sincere condolences to all of the Meehan family. We always looked forward to attending his Masses at St. John Neumann, because noone could deliver the powerful 2 minute sermons like he did!He will be missed by everyone who knew him.God bless you. Terry Graham
Glenda Daulerio
June 29, 2009
To the entire Meehan family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the death of Mons. James Meehan. I have so many wonderful memories of Father Meehan as I was growing up in Glenside. I attended Bishop McDevitt High School and was a member of St. Luke's Parish,where he was in residence. Father Meehan has always had a very special place in my heart because he helped me through my mom's many serious illnesses. He was always there to counsel my mother and to comfort me. As a young teenager, I don't know how I could have dealt with Mom's many near-death experiences without his kindness and compassion. He was truly a very special priest.
I am happy knowing that he is in heaven today and thankful that I called him a few years ago to tell him how influential he was in my life.
May he rest in peace at God's side for all eternity. You and he are in my thoughts and prayers.
Glenda Battistini Daulerio and all of the Battistini family
Clare & Robert Howe
June 29, 2009
So sorry to hear of the passing of our dearest, sweetest former pastor. Father Jim has touched our lives in so many ways. He was there for the baptism of our daughters, Megan and Clare and their to lay our parents to rest, Anne Mullen and Frances Howe. May he rest in eternal happiness with our Holy Family. Love Always, Clare, Robert, Erin, Megan and Clare Howe and Dan,Eileen, Bridget, Molly and Dan Mullen.
June 29, 2009
Dear Meehan family my thoughts are with you douring this tough time Fr Meehan was a GREAT Man and will be missed. If you need anythihng please let us know Thanks the Moore Family
Justine McCullough
June 29, 2009
Please accept our condolences on the death of Mon. James Meehan. Father Meehan married us (Bob and Justine McCullough) on September 28, 1968 at St. Bartholemew's in Philadelphia. Bob and I now reside in Naples, Florida. Father Meehan was a very kind and compassionate man who was a great help to our family and especially my mother, Marie Pilawsky. We have always and will continue to keep him in our prayers.
Lovingly, Bob and Justine McCullough
Gloria Pezick
June 29, 2009
So sorry for the family, but I know Fr. James Meehan suffered for a long time and now it is time for him to rest. I know that he was an inspiration for all who knew him. Rest in Peace.
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