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James Tahaney Obituary

TAHANEY-James L. MSGR., Priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn, who touched the lives of many through his priestly ministry, died of complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) on November 28, 2004. MSGR. Tahaney grew up in St. Teresa's Parish, Woodside, NY. MSGR Tahaney is survived by his sisters, Sister Catherine and Sister Ann, Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, NY, Alice, Mary O'Malley, Margaret Dunleavy and her husband Hugh. As well as nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Visitation at Immaculate Conception Center, 7200 Douglaston Pkwy, Douglaston, NY, Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-5 PM. Mass of Transferral Wednesday 7:30 PM at Immaculate Conception Center. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Center. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, NY or PSP Foundation.

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Published by Newsday on Nov. 30, 2004.

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Michael DeMarco

November 24, 2024

Another year has gone by. RIP Father T. Pray for me in my time of need.

Michael DeMarco

November 24, 2023

RIP Father T. You were a great friend.

Donald Jellig

November 6, 2023

Jim Tahaney and I were classmates at Immaculate Conception Seminary; he as a Deacon and me in first year Philosophy. I left at the end of that year but attended his ordinatyion and first Mass in 1963. He attended our wedding in 1965, and we remained friends until my relocation in the mid-80's. He truly helped me discern my vocation in life. Sorry to read of his early passing.

Michael DeMarco

November 24, 2022

May you continue to rest in peace. My wife and I have fond memories of our time with you.

Margaret Dunkel

December 1, 2004

I met Msgr. Tahaney at St. Mary Mother of Jesus Church in Brooklyn. I was a secretary in the rectory at the time. Father Tahaney baptized half of my 15 grandchildren and was a comfort to me and my family throughout the years that he served St. Mary's. May he rest in peace. Amen.

Michael DeMarco

December 1, 2004

I first met Father Tahaney when he was stationed at St. Mary Mother of Jesus Church in Brooklyn, New York. I was in elementary school at the parish. We stayed friends over the years. Father Tahaney presided at my wedding and baptized my four sons. I am saddened by the loss of a true friend. May he rest in peace at the side of our Lord.

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