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Philomena O'Brien Obituary

O'BRIEN - Sr. Philomena, OSU, former Provincial Superior and Director of St. Ursula Retreat Center. Died on April 25, 2011. Survived by many nieces and nephews in the United States and Ireland. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 pm at the St. Ursula Center, 186 Middle Rd. in Blue Point, where a Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 11 am. Interment to follow at St. Ursula Center Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Robertaccio Funeral Home, 85 Route 112, Patchogue.

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Published by Newsday on Apr. 27, 2011.

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Deborah Sevigny

October 14, 2011

Sister Philomena was a dedicated sister,a true friend and a wonderful inspiration to me.

April 27, 2011

Well as sad as we feel, we know it had to happen someday... they say "she's gone to a better place," right? But I believe that Heaven will be a better place from now on!

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