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Paul Marcinkus Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 25, 2006.

Archbishop Paul C. Marcinkus, 84, passed away on February 20, 2006, at his Sun City, Arizona residence. He was born January 15, 1922 in Cicero, IL to Michael and Helen Marcinkus. He was ordained in May of 1947 in Mundelein, IL and sent to Rome, where he received his Doctorate Degree in Canon Law. He was asked to join the Diplomatic Corp which led him to Bolivia where he served as Secretary to the Apostolic Nuncio. Later he transferred to Ottawa, Canada where he served in the same position. Among his positions were President of Vatican Bank & Govenor of Vatican City. He spent 40 years in Rome and retired to Sun City, Arizona 1990. He is survived by several Nieces and Nephews in the Chicago, IL area and many, many friends. Archbishop Marcinkus will be lying in state beginning at 9:00 A.M. At 11:00 A.M. Phoenix Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted will celebrate the Funeral Mass on Monday, February 27, 2006 at St. Clement of Rome Church, 15800 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, Arizona. Arrangements by Sunland Mortuary, Sun City, Arizona. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to St. Clement of Rome Church in Sun City.

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March 24, 2006

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March 3, 2006

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February 28, 2006

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Anne Ira

March 24, 2006

I will always remember him because of our talks of Italy and his "Snarkle". He always knew what to say to brighten anyone's day. I will always love and miss you>

Sister Roseanne Bonfini, IHM

March 3, 2006

I write this on behalf of all of us who knew Archbishop Paul Marcinkus, and in particular, his dear friend, Father Joseph Vadino, who died suddenly on June 12th. I know that they are enjoying the rewards of their dedicated priestly work and perhaps even a game of tennis, now that their knees and spirits are restored. History will some day rewrite all the errors in the reporting of the events of Archbishop Paul's life -- but for the moment, God knows what we who were close to him always knew-- he was a GREAT man.

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February 28, 2006

Michael McGraw

February 27, 2006

Thank you Archbishop for the many people that you served, especially in bringing communion the sick each day! We will all miss your warm humor and your smile.

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Christine Webster

February 27, 2006

I am saddened by the passing of Bishop Paul, as our family called him. My Mother was very close to the Bishop's sister and saw both of them often until she passed away. I am signing for myself and my Mother, Mary Amodeo. It was a pleasure to know the Bishop, in fact I saw him last year at Boswell Hospital while we were here in Arizona. Peace be with him.

Eugene & Janet Rose

February 26, 2006

WE WILL MISS YOU IN MANY WAYS.YOUR VERY INSPIRING SERMONS & WATCHING YOU PLAY SUCH VERY GOOD GOLF ALWAYS WITH A SMILE.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU

John & Lillyan Geraci

February 26, 2006

Your family and friends have our deepest sympathy in their great loss.

Sister Mary Andrew Budinski

February 25, 2006

I am saddened at the death of Archbishop Marcinkus. Circumstances allowed me to learn of it only today. I met him in Rome when I was stationed at our Generalate 1980-85. I only knew him as a kind, honest and gentle person and priest. I just called him for his birthday and mailed him a note today, I will continue to depend on his prayers from heaven where his reward will be great after much suffering here on earth. My sympathy and prayers to his family and Mavi.

Robert &Virginia Kerwin

February 25, 2006

We shall miss your hopeful messages and warm wonderful smile. Goodby Father!

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