Reverend Lawrence J. Rondeau
Reverend Lawrence J. Rondeau
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Father Larry began his training for the priesthood, at a young age, at St. Hyacinthe Minor Seminary in Quebec Canada and completed his studies at St. John Seminary in Boston. He was ordained on February 3, 1958 and first served at Sacred Heart Parish in Middleboro. From 1962 to 1970 he served at St. Jean the Baptist in Lynn, 1970 to 1983 at St. Louis de France in Lowell and from 1983 to 2004 he served as Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Salem. With the onset of the collaboration of parishes, he was Senior Curate in residence for St. James and Immaculate Conception Churches; which is now the Mary, Queen of the Apostles Parish in Salem.
Father Rondeau was a devoted priest who cared deeply for his parishioners and most especially those seniors and the physically challenged who were usually housebound. As a pastor, he was a true shepherd who supported and empowered his parishioners in various ministries and capacities. Father Larry was a staunch advocate for St. Joseph School and Academy. An energetic man, he enjoyed people, sports, cooking, a good laugh and food. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Father Larry was predeceased by his three siblings, Louis Arthur Rondeau, Jr., Marcelle Bresciani and Lorraine Richard. He leaves several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Lying in State on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Immaculate Conception Church, 15 Hawthorn Blvd, Salem, MA from 9:30 to 11:45 AM, followed by his Mass of Christian Burial in church at 12:00 PM. Burial, for family, will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a contribution to Catholic Charities of Boston, 275 W Broadway, Boston, MA 02127 or Clergy Trust, 66 Brooks Dr., Braintree, MA 02184. For guestbook and to send a condolence to his family please visit www.LevesqueFunerals.com
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