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JOSEPH MEEHAN Obituary

MEEHAN REV. JOSEPH J. Reverend Joseph J. Meehan, Pastor Emeritus St. Eugene Church, Primos, PA, Entered into Eternal Life on Saturday March 30, 2024. He was 90 years old. Father Meehan was born in Philadelphia, PA. He is the son of the late James and Loretta (nee Donnelly) Meehan and brother of the late Rev. Msgr. James H. Meehan, Rev. Msgr. Francis X. Meehan, John Meehan, Michael Meehan and Margie Hughes. He is survived by many loving nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and will be tremendously missed by all the parishioners of St. Eugene and St. Francis churches. Members of the Clergy, relatives and friends are invited to The Reception of the body, 4:30 P.M. Monday, April 8, 2024 in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 136 Saxer Avenue, Springfield, PA, followed by his Viewing from 5-7 P.M. A Parish Mass will follow at 7 P.M. Mass can be Livestreamed via St. Francis of Assisi Facebook Page. On Tuesday April 9, 2024 a Viewing will be held in St. Eugene Church, 200 S. Oak Ave., Primos, PA from 9-11 A.M., followed by a His Funeral Mass at 11 A.M. Mass can be Livestreamed via O'Leary Funeral Home Website. Int. Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA. Arr.: O'LEARY FUNERAL HOME, Springfield, PA www.olearyfuneral.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Apr. 4, 2024.

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Jo Anne josephine Dryer bilella

February 13, 2025

We met when I was 16 at O'Hara. We became life long friends. Had lunch at Treadway Inn a few years ago and talked on the phone many many times. I miss his voice and his humble approach to his priesthood. Love Jo Anne

kitty ferry

December 19, 2024

Father Meehan was a true inspiration to me . He will always be in my heart. May his spirit continue to fill all our souls with love and compassion. Sorely missed.

McCrossen Family

October 8, 2024

Father Meehan RIP . One of the finer people you would have ever met.

DORIS BRINKER

April 10, 2024

FATHER MEEHAN WAS A WARM AND CARING PRIEST. EVERYONE WAS SPECIAL TO HIM AND HE TOOK THE TIME TO MAKE YOU FEEL SPECIAL. HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED! BUT I KNOW HE IS SITTING RIGHT NEXT TO GOD .

Karen M. Tralies

April 8, 2024

Our family had the privilege of meeting Fr. Meehan when our son was made parochial administrator of St. Francis of Assisi. My husband did remember him from his days at Cardinal O'Hara. He will be missed by many. A kind and caring priest. May he Rest in Peace. Our condolences to all his family and to those who were fortunate enough to know him. Sincerely, Karen and John Tralies and Family

Sue Dougherty

April 6, 2024

I have many wonderful memories of Father Meehan, my most favorite is my daughter's wedding. Don't know what he said to my daughter and son in law, but made them smile!

Jack Whalen

April 4, 2024

Father Meehan was a wonderful human being and priest. He was a friend of our family and said the funeral Mass for both of my parents.
Rest in Peace Father Joe.

Theresa Myers Browne

April 4, 2024

Father Meehan was truly Christ's representative here on earth. He was extremely kind and never judgmental. He helped me whenever I needed him and I was blessed to have known him. Rest in peace, Father

Jim B

April 3, 2024

Father Meehan,
Thank you! You were there for me during a bad time in my life and for that I will never forget you. God Bless you and enjoy your well deserved eternity in heaven.

Joseph Hickman

April 3, 2024

Fr. Meehan was absolutely the best there was. We became great friends. He helped me and my family in our hardest times. I will never forget that. We stayed in touch and would get together at my house or out some where to talk about things or just a visit. To my family he was family. I talked to him 3-4 weeks ago and little did i know it would be the last time. I am going to miss him so much so is my family. I feel an emptiness inside me. A pain in my heart. I am very sorry to the Meehan family it must be a difficult time for them.

Kathy Rossi

April 3, 2024

Father Meehan has blessed my life in so many ways. I will treasure the memories I have, forever. He was truly a wonderful priest, a loving and compassionate man and I will miss immensely. Knowing him has made me a better person. God bless you Father Meehan, I love you. Rest peacefully in Gods love.

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8

Viewing

5:00 p.m.

St. Francis of Assisi

136 Saxer Ave., Springfield, PA 19064

Apr

8

Funeral Mass

7:00 p.m.

St. Francis of Assisi

136 Saxer Ave., Springfield, PA 19064

Apr

9

Viewing

9:00 a.m.

St. Eugene

200 S. Oak Ave., Clifton Heights, PA 19018

Apr

9

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Eugene

200 S. Oak Ave., Clifton Heights, PA 19018

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