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Memories and Condolences
for Peter O'Grady
Teresa Shiflet
March 19, 2012
My life was truly blessed and enriched with the friendship of Father O'Grady. I thank God for the close friendship of Father, although all too short. We knew him but 10 years. He was truly a great man and our family will miss him greatly. We loved him dearly.
Rita Cazaubon
March 16, 2012
All of us at St. Agnes will miss Father O'Grady very much. We have great memories of Father O'Grady, especially when he presided over our daughter's wedding at St. Agnes. She wanted to wait until he could preside at her wedding and he did a beautiful service for her. Thank you Father Peter and Rest In Peace.
The Cazaubon Family
St. Agnes Parish
Jefferson, LA 70121
Monica Magee
March 12, 2012
Very sad to hear of the death of Fr Peter. Our prayers and condolences to John and Michael and all the family. We have happy memories of his visits to our house in Mill Lane, Wallasey with his mother Mrs O'Grady and Michael. He was a larger than life character, flamboyant and full of fun. Our children Anne and Joe visited him in New Orleans with their partners and had a very entertaining visit and he made them so welcome. He kept in touch with us every year at Christmas and we realised he mustn't be well when we didn't hear from him in the last couple of years. We heard the news at Sunday Mass at English Martyrs. We will arrange for a mass to be said for him here.
Monica Magee and family
Sean Grady
March 11, 2012
Always looked forward to your homecomings in summer when we were kids and visiting Ireland with you. It was an experience! Sadly in later life the family has grown apart, but the memories are good.
Rest easy Uncle Peter.
Sean (nephew) and family, Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia.
Patricia Tarride
March 10, 2012
On the day of my husband's annulment hearing the priest he had been working with failed to show up. Father O'Grady walked up to him and asked how he could help. He worked with us to make the process as easy as possible. We spent many wonderful evenings with him and loved his jokes. He was a very special man and he will be sorely missed.
A Father standing where a Father should!
Shonda Price
March 9, 2012
Father O'Grady,
Thank you for standing with me both as a Father figure and a friend on my wedding day. I could not have asked for a better escort down the aisle! I will love and miss you so very much!
Kenneth Favalora
March 9, 2012
I remember being an altar boy at Saint Agnes. There were times when we would be kneeling at the altar while Father O'Grady was blessing the bread and wine. We would be talking and laughing. I remember the "stare" from Father O'Grady. It was like daggers piercing the soul, you would get chills. I remember that after mass, we were all hoping that everyone would stop and distract Father O'Grady while we hurried up and changed so we could run out. Sometimes we were lucky, sometimes we were not! You can only imagine what he would tell us when we didn't make it out. I will always remember Father O'Grady, he was tough but his toughness was love. I hope that the angels in heaven are singing in tune when he ascended into heaven, if not they will hear an earful just as we did for midnight mass on christmas. Gotta love him!
Tim & Connie Canfield
March 9, 2012
It was honor to have Father O'Grady as an employer. It was a blessing to have known him, as a friend. His laughter, care amd love will always remain deep within our hearts. He is with the Lord, whom he loved so much, and this brings peace to all of those who loved him. Our prayers are with his family and close friends. May the Lord continue to provide peace and found memories for all you.
Marty & Lou Martinez
March 9, 2012
Fr. O'Grady, We thank God for the many times you said mas for our parish St. Louis King of France. We will miss you very much. We know you are looking down on us and enjoying your singing with the Lord's Choir. We will also miss seeing you at Danny's O'Flaherity's.
You will always be in our hearts and prayers.'
Deacon Marty and Lou Martinez.
John and Joy Grady
March 9, 2012
Joy and John Grady and their family[Peter, Keith and Sean] and friends from the Wallasey area[England],send their prayers and condolences to our friends and the parishioners of St Agnes Parish on the recent death of Father Peter.John's health prevents him from travelling to Peter's funeral, but we attended Mass for the repose of his soul this morning in our Parish church[One of several Masses offered for him around the Shrewsbury diocese].We have happy memories of celebrating his Silver Jubilee and our own Silver wedding anniversary[1992] with you all.Our sons always looked forward to Uncle Peter's visits home in the summer and going to Manchester airport to meet him.Our thoughts are with you all today.RIP Peter.
John and Joy Grady, Peter,Annie,Connal and Breandan. Keith. Sean,Luana Connor, Niamh,Eamonn[Sydney,Australia]. Paul and Martin Grady[sons of Joseph Grady,Peter's elder brother].
We will make a donation to our parish SVP in his memory.
Brian Daniels Jr.
March 8, 2012
Father O'Grady was a wonderfuland charismatic part of our lives. The spark in a community that never withered or disapated. From all of the alter boys' at St. Agnes that have had the pleasure of your tutilage: "Thank you and god Bless"
AGE AETERNUM VALE!
FAREWELL FOREVER!
Darryl & Kelly Feraud
March 8, 2012
In loving memory of Father O'Grady. He officiated our wedding 23 years ago and helped us prepare for that very special occasion. He will always be in our hearts.
Randy Parr
March 8, 2012
Father O'Grady will be missed greatly. He was a priest when I attended St. Agnes in the early 70's--demanding but a caring man. Most recently, he allowed my company to design and re-light the interior and exterior of St. Agnes Church and School. He was a great man who I will miss and remember.
Pat Cedor-Penny
March 8, 2012
What a wonderful man and priest of God!! I will always think of Father O'Grady and smile. He was that one in a million who touched many hearts with laughter and prayer.
Dan Castle
March 8, 2012
Father Pete, the "POPE OF OLD JEFFERSON".
May you be three days in heaven before the devil knows you are dead. A thousand thanks for all that you have done for my family. - One of my fondest memories is of you sitting with Marilyn and me, planning our first trip to Ireland. You will be missed greatly.
I am looking foreward to dancing an Irish jig with you on heaven's streets of gold.
Dan
March 8, 2012
Father Pete, thank you for your friendship and the memories of your wonderful voice singing the old Irish songs. We'll never forget you.
Our thoughts and prayers are of you and your family.
Eric Chamberlain (Natchez, MS)
Musette & David
March 8, 2012
Father O' Grady you will be missed. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful part of our family. We ALL love you so much!
March 8, 2012
GOD Bless You.. You will truly be missed.
Father O'Grady married us 33 years ago with good advice on how to stay married..And
WE Still Are.
John & Barbara Henson
Denise Matherne
March 8, 2012
Father O'Grady, You are a very special gift from God and I thank Him that I was allowed to know you. Father O'Grady officiated my wedding in 1997 and worked with me and my husband on our pre marriage preparations. He is a wonderful Soul and will always have a special place in my heart. A truly vibrant personality and spiritual man, you will be missed through out this New Orleans community of Catholics.
Richard Miller
March 7, 2012
When I was a young boy, I had decided to become an altar boy at the church. Msgr. Brue had put Father O'Grady in charge of the altar boys that year and after the first meeting, I joined the choir. I will forever remember Father O'Grady for his love of life and the joy in his heart.
May God coddle him in the palm of his hand until we meet over yonder rise. Richard & Julie Miller
Ann Lanoux
March 7, 2012
Father O'Grady you will be missed. Thank you for your friendship, and for performing the most beauiful mariage ceremony someone could ask for. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Much Love, Ann Lanoux and family
Cookie Zibilich
March 7, 2012
To the family of Father O'Grady,
Thank you for sharing this servant of God with us. His personna was always the upbeat spirit that touched both the young and the old.
Father will always be remembered as the Grand Marshal of our local Parish parade, Vulcan And his song is unforgettable. . We were always uplifted.
May God be your comfort at this time of loss.
A former St. Matthew Parishioner
Cookie Gelpi Zibilich
Corinne Duplessis
March 6, 2012
To the Family of Father Peter O'Grady, Fr. O'Grady will be missed. He had a wonderful sense of humor. I am so sorry for your loss & are praying for you all. God Bless, Anthony & Corinne Duplessis
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