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FR. LOUIS JOSEPH MCCLOSKEY
Date of Passing: Jun 15, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryFR. LOUIS JOSEPH MCCLOSKEY
Passed away at the age of 86 years at the Carriage House at The Mount on June 15, 2023.
Monsignor Louis was formerly of Emyvale PEI. He was the oldest son of the late Marie and Vincent McCloskey, and he was predeceased by his infant sister Florence; brothers, Wilfred (Mavis), Paul (Myra), Ralph (Rollie); grandniece Olivia; and grandnephew Brent.
He is survived by his sisters, Alma (Chip) Gallant and Ruth (Paul) Curley; and many nieces and nephews.
Following his ordination in 1960 at Saint Dunstan’s Basilica at the age of 23 years, he began his ministry in Manitoba for the next 48 years.
He was a member of The Knights of Columbus and served as the spiritual leader of the CWL in Manitoba.
Monsignor retired from parish responsibilities in 2008, but continued to serve as hospital chaplain and various duties up until his illness prevented him from doing so.
Monsignor loved to travel with his friends, and he returned to PEI each year to visit friends and family.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew him and loved him.
Resting at Belvedere Funeral Home where visitation will take place on Monday, June 19, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m., at St. Anne’s Church, Lot 65 in Emyvale.
Donations in memory of Monsignor may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of PEI.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 17, 2023
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Our sincere condolences to his family on his passing. Our family attended St. Edwards parish and we knew him very well over the years. He was down at our house on a regular visit for a meal and I was also an alter boy for him for many years. Posted by: Brendan Noone, Winnipeg MB June 19, 2023 - Posted by: Brendan Noone (Friend) on: Jun 19, 2023
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Many fond memories were formed when Msgr. was @ St Theresa's. Looking after our Mom's Spiritual needs, family dinners. He was a true friend & confidant. Margaret & I will miss Him dearly as we did when He moved to PEI, Condolences to Ruth & Alma & their families. Thanks for sharing your Brother with us! May He Rest in Peace+ - Posted by: Ron Dobrinsky (friend) on: Jun 19, 2023
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My family and my husband's family knew him very well at St. Edwards Parish. He used to celebrate his birthday with my husband's family every year. Many, many years later Monsignor married us which meant a lot to us. He was so wonderful. You have gone to your just reward. Rest in peace!!! - Posted by: Rose Marie F Eyjolfson (Friend) on: Jun 17, 2023
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Our sincere condolences to family and friends of Father Louis McCloskey. A very good friend for the last 63 years he baptized both our boys. May he rest in Peace. - Posted by: Lou & Rita Hutlet (Very good friend) on: Jun 17, 2023