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Eugene Kerwin Obituary
Apr 14, 1926 - Jun 23, 2009
Omaha.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Kerwin
John Kerwin Day
June 29, 2009
We miss uncle "father Gene".
We especailly remember when he traveled to Florida to attend our father, John S. Day's funeral.
Eugene Donahue Day
June 29, 2009
When I was getting married, I asked Mother if she thought Uncle Fr. Gene would come to Virginia to perform the sacrament. My wife Jeannie still has the letter saying that he would be delighted to say the Nuptial Mass uniting us on August 23, 1969. Our marriage has been a special blessing because of Fr. Gene.
Twice over the years, we traveled to Nebraska to visit him- now bringing along our daughter Stephanie.
He loved driving us around- pointing out the house where we lived while my dad was overseas serving in the Army. He shared many stories of our childhood.
A special treat was going inside St Cecila Cathedral where my parents married.
I loved his voice.
I was always proud to know I was his namesake.
Joannie Silvestrini
June 29, 2009
Thank you Father Kerwin for your compassion that you showed our family when my sister Jean Nisi died.
God bless you,and rest in peace.
June 29, 2009
I will always remember Father Kerwin as a loving man who graced my parents dinner table many a times when he was our pastor at St. Mary's in Leigh. Thank you. Eileen Paulus
Laura Hensley
June 29, 2009
Fr. Kerwin, You were a great friend to our family. God has blessed the world with your faith - and He will now reward you in Heaven. God Bless you and your family.
Mary Kathryn Taylor
June 29, 2009
Dear Fr. Gene, will missed my uncle and
great uncle. Thank you very much your gifts you gave us through the years. We live so apart across the country and still communicated with each other all those years. Sorry we are not able to come to your services. You are in our prayers. May the Christ be with you.
Love your niece Mary Kathryn and family
Steve Palzer
June 29, 2009
Father Kerwin,
You presided over all my sacraments. I feel truly blessed to have grown up at St. Roberts with you as my pastor. May God eternally bless you. Steve Palzer
Thomas Franco, MD
June 28, 2009
Father Kerwin,
You came to our First Grade class in 1969 to begin teaching us Catholic formation as young innocent children. You were the priest who administered my First Holy Communion and The Sacrament of Penance. I served as an alterboy at St Robert's from 1975-1977. You were my first employer as I worked as a yard maintenance worker at St. Robert's for my first "real job."
Thank you for life of dedication to Christ and His work. We spoke last month and again I was awed by your example of faith. I know that you are with Christ in Heaven. I thank you for your life of service to the St. Robert's community and the Church.
Dianna Gallagher
June 27, 2009
Father Kerwin, You've been an integral part of our family for 40some years. You've played a significant role in my faith formation; blessed am I to have had you celebrate all of my sacraments with me. A privilege to have had you join Joe and my life together with Christ in Holy Matrimony.
Back in about 3rd or 4th grade, I went with my St Robert's class to Reconciliation. I went into your confessional, and knelt behind the screen - anonymity is best, I figured, when the priest is one of my parents' best friends. After going through my sins and asking for forgiveness, you said, "Dianna, for your confession, I'd like you to say 3 Hail Marys and 3 Our Fathers." So much for anonymity!
Thank you for your presence in my life and for your example of love, strength and unwavering faith.
June 27, 2009
Father-
We are deeply saddened by your passing, but find comfort in our many fond memories of you. You were truly a great man and an inspiration to us all. We are better people and Christians because of you. Thank you for your friendship, especially to our Dad in recent weeks. We are privileged to have been a part of your life. You will remain forever in our hearts.
All our love-
The Tattens
June 26, 2009
Father Kerwin was the pastor at my church and oversaw all my catechism. He was incredible and taught myself and my 7 siblings an amazing sense of being Catholic.
Jayne
June 26, 2009
Once a friend and coworker asked me which church I attended. I replied St. Robert's. She smiled a great big smile and asked if Father Kerwin was still there. I explained to her that he retired, and she shared a very cute story. She stated that when she was only 2 or 3 years old, her parents took her to St. Robert's one Sunday. Of course, being a toddler, she couldn't see anything except the people in front of her. She clearly remembers hearing Father Kerwin's voice and thinking that it was God's voice she was hearing!!! I am sure anyone who has heard Msgr. Kerwin's voice can appreciate that story. I shared that story with him at the reception celebrating the 50th anniversary of his ordination. I think he got a kick out of it.
We were so lucky to have him at St. Robert's. He was a fine man, a fine priest, and a very special person who made a positive impact on countless lives. Although I feel a great loss here on earth, I am happy to know that he has seen Jesus' face.
Nancy Norris Johnson
June 26, 2009
When my siblings and I were students at St. Roberts we experienced a stern rules-oriented Fr. Kerwin that we were terrified of. Then one weekend my parents invited him over for dinner and we discovered a kind and gentle side to him. When I became old enough that I actually listened to his sermons, there were many that touched and blessed my heart.
Mary Alice Kewin Day
June 26, 2009
Fr.Gene, will missed my baby brother and I know that you are now in heaven
Love from all your nieces and nephews
from Virginia
Love your sister Mary Alice Kewin Day
Beverly Frock
June 26, 2009
I have many fond memories of Fr. Kerwin going back to when he was a young assistant at St. Bernard's. He was part of our family for anniversaries, weddings, and funerals. He was always there when needed, as a priest and friend. He has truly earned his reward.
Beverly Frock, Lansing, KS
lou finocchiaro
June 26, 2009
Father Kerwin was one outstanding man and priest. Father K saw St. Roberts (church/parish)grow from his home on Leavenworth St. to the awesome structure we all marvel at now on 119th. I will always think of Fr. Eugene Kerwin when I see that church from now on....
Father occasionally enjoyed a Johnnie Walker Black label beverage at the end of his grueling day......and I will tip one for you Padre for all you have done for me, the Finocchiaro family and the whole family that is St. Roberts Parish
Louis Finocchiaro
Ronald Mcgrath
June 26, 2009
Good memories---Cumming Street--Bemis Park tennis courts--one year at Joseph-
inum Semimary in the mid 40's. And many
years latter at Father Hugh's anniversary in 2006.
Carl Finocchiaro
June 25, 2009
Fr. Kerwin... In 1974, as an 8th grader at St. Roberts, I presented you with a plaque from our graduating class stating that you were the "best priest in the world." For years you would often repeat the same story to me of how you kept hold of that plaque for so long. Now, 35 years later, our Almighty Father is greeting you with the same message. Thank you so much for all you did for so many.
God bless,
Dan
June 25, 2009
There are no words to express my feelings. Such a loss.
Joanne Ruscha/Bruckner
June 25, 2009
I remember a young priest assistant to Monsignor A.S.Kluthe at St. Bernard's Church. He would come into the classrooms at the grade school. We loved hia attention. He was a very important part of our religious education. CYO classes made a big difference to those of us who couldn't afford the Catholic highschools, and he kept us on the right path.
He will be missed.
Todd Fischer
June 25, 2009
Msgr. Kerwin,I know you had to scratch your head more than once trying to figure me out in grade school at Saint Roberts but i came through because you never gave up. you were there to marry me and Wendie and there to help us when our Hiedi died.You will be missed by my whole family.God Bless.
Carrie Schultz Murphy
June 25, 2009
I remember Mass in the rectory basement at 11707 Leavenworth, in the Crestridge gym, and the first church. I remember 8th grade graduation, four Schultz weddings, the baptism of my daughters and the comfort I found with you the morning my father died. Father Kerwin will forever be part of the most joyous Schultz family memories.
Jim Tatten
June 25, 2009
Father Kerwin, it was with great sadness that I learned of your death. Thank you for all you have done for me, my parents and our family. Thank you for the kindness and care to showed to me a few weeks ago. You will always be in my thoughts and my prayers.
Judy McAuliffe Treinen
June 25, 2009
Fr. Kerwin...so glad you got to play a few more rounds of golf after retirement. I will always be thankful for your simple grace and generosity.
Mia Finocchiaro Migdall
June 25, 2009
Fr. Kerwin, You were an amazing member of our family! Greg and I received the most amazing gift of love when you flew to Phoenix to perform our wedding in 1996. You served Christ in every area of your life and may your soul rest in peace with Him. Sweet dreams Fr. Kerwin. Mia Finocchiaro Migdall (Fort Collins, CO)
Jim Elworth
June 25, 2009
Thank you Father Kerwin for all you did to help keep this little hooligan on track. I am forever grateful.
June 24, 2009
Father Kerwin you were a part of our family. I still can't believe you went on a trip to KC with my mom and her friends. Thank you for blessing so many Finocchiaro meals at our home, and for marrying my husband and me. You were one of a kind. Gina Finocchiaor Warner (Denver, CO)
Molly K
June 24, 2009
Fr. K, you will always have a special place in my heart. Our family is blessed to have known you & to have shared many special times with you. You will forever be a part of our family.
Rev. Anthony L. Espinosa
June 24, 2009
St. John the Baptist '09
A great sign for the Omaha Archdiocese as we begin the worldwide "Year for Priests" -- our Lord reminds us at this moment the sterling priestly example of Msgr. Kerwin. Thank you for your holy witness & service. Rest in God's Peace.
Mary Ancona
June 24, 2009
Dear Father K, the hole in my heart weighs so heavy. Thank you for teaching us through example the power of God's great love for us. I have felt a special closeness to our Almighty Father every day of my life because you prayed for me. You will be with us forever.
Until we meet again, God bless.
Ann Bauer
June 24, 2009
I have fond memories of Msgr. Kerwin coming into our classroom in grade school. I admired him so much. He was a wonderful gift to St. Roberts.
MARK CAMERO
June 24, 2009
Father Kerwin you will be missed. There are very few people that are there throughout your life, but you were there through grade school, High school and my marriage. You have touched every part of my life and for that God Bless You.
Dennis S. Minton
June 24, 2009
Msgr. Eugene Kerwin, Father Kerwin to all of the Minton's, was the closest to a brother my Father ever had. Next to my father, Father Kerwin was the most important man in my life and I loved him so much. He married Julie and I, he baptized my children, and he was there for us when we buried our son John Dennis. Now he is with his Heavenly Father for whom he devoted his life. God Bless You Father Kerwin, you will be missed and loved forever.
Teresa Ancona
June 24, 2009
Good bye Padre'! You were family and will be missed so much. Many memories of great times came flooding back; from Baptisms of my brothers, nieces and nephews, weddings, breakfasts after Sunday masses at Crestridge; songs by the piano, dinners at Mom and Dad's, talks of Church Doctrine and an occasional "Wink of Booze"; please know that you will be thought of often with love and respect.
It was a privilege to have you as the Ancona family spiritual leader and dear friend. I am sure that God opened the gates for you and you are eternally happy.
Love Always,
Regina Dendinger Franzluebbers
June 24, 2009
Father Kerwin was a wonderful priest and will be greatly missed. St. Roberts was blessed to have him for so many years.
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