Rev. Allan House O'Neil

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Allan O'Neil Obituary

The Rev. Allan House O'Neil, 81, husband of Ruth (Kayser) O'Neil, entered into his eternal life on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006, in West Hartford.
Mr. O'Neil was Rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, West Hartford from 1975 until 1990. Many of the highpoints of his life occurred while he was rector at St. Andrews, Meriden, where he served from 1960–1975.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 11:30 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Ave. West Hartford. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in memory of the deceased, to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450 or to St. John's Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT 06119. The James T. Pratt Funeral Service, Wethersfield is entrusted with the arrangements.

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Published by Record-Journal on Dec. 13, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Allan O'Neil

10 Entries

Peter Beck

January 19, 2007

Dear Ruthie, Lanny and Brooks,
We lost contact too many years ago, but Allan and all of you are often in my thoughts and prayers. Allan had a great impact on me from the time we met at VTS in 1975 and developed a strong friendship. The generosity of the O'Neils in welcoming this young English priest was phenomenal. The 21 lunch and dinner engagements in 14 days that Gay and I enjoyed when Allan was the new Rector of St John's are full of fond memories! And of course the time of his sabbatical here in New Zealand, which included a little trout fishing at Lake Taupo! We had some good times, often with fine wine, great food and stimulating company. Allan was a generous and caring priest, a fine pastor and a good friend. I treasure the times we spent with both Allan and Ruthie, and am grateful to have known him. I'm sure he will be adding his own inimitable wit and good humour to the heavenly banquet. May he rest in peace. Arohanui

Rev. Dr. Robert M. Stocksdale

December 15, 2006

Dear Ruth & family, You are being held closely in the hearts and minds of the folks at St. Andrew's. The memories of Allan run wide and deep as he touched the lives of so many people in so many ways. Please know that you are in our prayers. In God's peace, Fr. Bob Stocksdale+, Rector of St. Andrew's, Meriden.

Karen Ferranti

December 14, 2006

Dear Allan, I was sadden to see of your dad's passing. I wish you and your family wonderful memories to soften your pain. Your fathers life accomplishments are nothing less than incredible. With love, Karen (Wunsch) Ferranti

Maura Kennedy

December 12, 2006

Dear Ruth, Lanny and Brooks,
Dad sent me the notice down in Birmingham and I wanted to express my sympathy. I have such warm memories of Father O'Neil and your family and feel honored to have known him. (And I still think of him from time to time when I answer, "fine, thank you" too!) I still remember attending mass at St. Andrews as a very young Catholic and thinking how similar our churches were (although they didn't get all the prayers quite right...) I know, too, how much my father cherished their friendship.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Maura Kennedy

Susan Parker Morgan

December 12, 2006

My sincere sympathy to the O'Neil family. As a former St. Andrew's parishoner in Meriden, I remember Mr. O'Neil's kindness and great spirit. He touched many lives.

Thomas Kennedy

December 11, 2006

Dear Ruth, Lanny,and Brooks, After all the years I know I'll never forget Father O'Neil. The Jets superbowl win at your house in Meriden, hiking Mt Higby in the dead of winter with his black lab and me, and answering the door at our home "I am fine Father , and how are you" (only after months of practice did my siblings and I perform this ritual correctly!). All the Best Tom Kennedy Jr

Ethel Fried

December 11, 2006

Dear Ruth, I was so sad to learn of Allan's death Saturday and you have been in my thoughts since then. I will never forget how kind both of you were to me when my husband died. Love, Ethel

Pete and Barb Rodgers

December 9, 2006

The world and the O'Neil family have lost a rare and good person. Though we only shared limited time with "Uncle Allen" his warmth and family spirit always seemed to bless all those present. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched.

Michael Granucci

December 9, 2006

Ruth, Lan and Brooks:
Lynn and I send you our love. As I said to Ruth when she called on Thursday, Allan was and always will be the most significant man in my life. Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to tell him that enough, but I am happy that I was able to spend some time with him during the last several months. We will see you next Saturday.
Michael Granucci

David Sturges

December 9, 2006

I am among the many whose lives were touched by Allan. His devoted service as a parish priest serves as an example for those advancing ecomunical and pastoral strengths in church work. His initiatives helped personify the forward reach of the Episcopal Church.

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