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1929
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Arthur DuPont Obituary
He was predeceased by his sister, Bernadette (DuPont) Dybiec and brother-in-law Donald Dybiec. He is survived by his nephew, Greg Dybiec, nieces, Elizabeth Blankenship and Bernadette Hance, and great nephew and grand nieces, Alec and Elena Dybiec, Reece and Kaelyn Blankenship, and Michael Hance.
Fr. DuPont graduated from Meriden High School and St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield. He completed his theological studies at St. Bernard's Seminary in Rochester, NY. Father DuPont was ordained to the priesthood by the Most Reverend John F. Hackett, Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford, on May 27, 1954, in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, CT. Among Father DuPont's assignments were St. Thomas in Southington, St. Lawrence O'Toole in Hartford, St. Aedan in New Haven, Resurrection in Wallingford, and Mary Our Queen where he served as Pastor. He also served as the longtime head of the Catholic Cemetery Association.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 at 11 am at St. Thomas Seminary Chapel at the Pastoral Center, 467 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield, with the Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair, Archbishop of Hartford as the principal celebrant. Burial will be following at St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Visiting hours will take place at the St. Thomas Seminary Chapel on Feb. 3, 2022 from 9:30 am to 10:45 am preceding the Mass. Masks will be required. The John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, is entrusted with the arrangements.
Memorial donations for the support of senior priests may be made to the Benevolent Association for Priests of the Archdiocese of Hartford, 134 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT 06105.
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Richard Grzybowski
January 29, 2025
I was his organist for over a decade. I still think very fondly of him often. May he rest is peace and rise in glory!
Joseph P. Hilliard
February 3, 2022
Father DuPont was a bright and cheery early mentor of mine as an altar boy at St. Lawrence O'Toole. His outgoing personality and wit brightened up the sacristy and he was always patient in his ceremonial instructions. He will always be remembered as a positive influence in my life. Fondly, Joe Hilliard
john young
February 3, 2022
May your Soul rest in God`s eternal peace Fr. DuPont, you were "A Priest`s Priest"
With love and peace, sincerely,
John A. Young
St. Rose School 1950
MHS 1954
Sister Theresa Fonti
February 2, 2022
Sympathy to F, Dupont's family. Met F. DuPont years ago through F. Nick Cesaro. A very fine priest.
Linda Horan
February 2, 2022
Fr,Dupont was at our church St . Lawrence O'TOOLE when I was in high school. He was a very nice priest and was well liked. He officiated at our wedding in 1965. God Bless you Fr, Dupont.
Peter Donahue
February 2, 2022
May you rest in peace Father Dupont. My sincere thanks to you for your help and advice in 1966 during your time at St. Lawrence.
Thomas M. Hughes Jr.
February 2, 2022
Father DuPont gave many wonderful sermons at The Church of the Resurrection.A truly wonderful man.May God bless your soul.
Richard Grzybowski
February 2, 2022
I shall miss my dear friend Art DuPont. I was his music director for many years until late 2000. He was always willing to improve the liturgy and try new ideas. I shall miss him. Until we meet again old friend, rest well.
Janice Swiatek
February 2, 2022
What a dear sweet man. May you Rest In Peace
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