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JOHN MCSHERRY Obituary

McSHERRY--Rev. John G., S.J., on May 23, 2012. Beloved brother of Maura McConnell and Joan McSherry. He served as a well loved teacher and counselor at Regis and Xavier High Schools and ministered at Archbishop Molloy H.S., St. Peter's College, the Murray Wigel infirmary and in parishes in Vernal, Utah. Wake services: Monday, May 28, from 3-5 and 7-9pm at Murray-Weigel Hall, 515 East Fordham Rd., Bronx, NY. Funeral Mass: Tuesday, May 29, at 11:15am at the Fordham University Church. Burial: Jesuit Cemetery, Auriesville, NY. For information contact: Farenga Bros. Inc., Directors: 718-654-0500.

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Published by New York Times on May 27, 2012.

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Fred Baptiste '90

June 4, 2012

Padre...I am still fathoming how deeply you touched my heart and mind. Rest in Peace and Until we meet again...

James Rohan

May 28, 2012

You left a lasting impression on many. You will be warmly remembered. Requiescat in pace.
Jim Rohan '78

Timothy Martin

May 27, 2012

Fr. McSherry, you were my first and possibly most powerful mentor in my life. You taught me empathy and non-judgment and for that i'm eternally grateful. Rock in Peace, Jack Mac!

Peter McAliney '79

May 27, 2012

Thank you for introducing me to reflective thinking as a way to enhance my life and the lives of others.

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