Bishop Eugene J. McGuinness
Obituaries
William J. Gibbons, Jr., 81, died on December 21, 2009. “Bill” was born in Chicago, IL on May 11, 1928, to William J. Sr. and Marie B. Gibbons. He attended St. Ignatius High School in Chicago and then graduated with a degree in Political Science from Georgetown University in 1951. He married his sweetheart, Maribeth Carey on May 31, 1952, then was promptly called to serve the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was stationed at Ft. Sill in Lawton and was assigned to the 280-mm atomic cannon, “Atomic Annie”. After the Army he moved back to Chicago and went into the insurance business. He moved his family to Tulsa in 1967. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and always looked out for his family. He was an active member of St. Pius X Catholic Church where he served on the committee to feed the homeless. His interests included the Knights of Columbus, gardening, golf, fishing, taking trips with good friends Darell and Mary Strait, and meeting Chicago friends, the McDonnells and Moores, in Branson. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by: his wife, “Beth” of the home; five children, William J. III and Dee Ann Gibbons of Tulsa, Kathryn Gibbons of Morrison, CO, Jane and Dan Epstein of Chicago, Maribeth and Bill Clark of Tulsa, and Jim and Jennifer Gibbons of Oklahoma City; and six grandchildren, Andrew and James Silvey of Denver, Theodore and Patricia Gibbons of Tulsa, and Audrey and Benjamin Clark of Tulsa. The family would like to thank the St. Francis Hospital and Hospice staff for all their kind care. Service 10 a.m., Thursday, December 24, 2009, St. Pius X Catholic Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Rosary Service will be at 7 p.m., Wednesday at St. Pius X. Moore’s Southlawn 663-2233 share memories at www.moorefuneral.com
Gary D. Elias, Sr. - February 2, 1940 - July 31, 2009
Gary Don Paul Elias, Sr., 69, food-service worker, died Friday, July 31, 2009. Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial.
Lawrence N. Casillas. - February 10, 1944 - May 12, 2009
Brother Knight Lawrence Nieto Casillas, 64, retired Tulsa Screw Products lead machinist, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009. Rosary 7 p.m. Thursday, Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Funeral Home Chapel, Tulsa, and funeral Mass 2 p.m. Friday, Holy Family Cathedral, Tulsa.
Harry J. Malloy. - October 15, 1915 - March 22, 2009
Brother Knight HarryJ Malloy, 89, retired American Airlines aircraft mechanic, died Sunday, March 22, 2009. Visitation 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday and rosary 7 p.m. Tuesday, both at Fitzgerald Ivy Funeral Home, and funeral Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Pius X Catholic Church.
Clyde J. Eddy. - January 1, 1911 - May 28, 2008
Brother Knight Clyde J. Eddy passed awy on Wednesday, May 28th.
The Rosary will be celebrated at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 1st. Fitgerald's Ivy Chapel.
The Funeral Mass wil be Monday, 10:00 a.m., Holy Family Cathedral.
EDDY - Clyde Joseph, 97, a retired mechanical engineer, passed away on May 28, 2008. A life long Tulsan, he was born on January 1, 1911. Preceded in death by: his wife of 64 years, Louise Barbara Harl Eddy, who died in 1996; his son Clyde Joseph Eddy, Jr.; his daughter Theresa Ann Casillas; and granddaughter, Mary Ann Griscom. He was listed in Who's Who in Tulsa, co-owner of REMCO, Ramsey-Eddy Mfg. Co., and Regional Manager of Lone Star Steel Co. He was a member of the Tulsa Club, The Petroleum Club of Tulsa and the Tulsa Historical Society. Vitally interested in the history of Tulsa, particularly the Race Riot of 1921 which he witnessed and after which he, as a 10 year old child, saw the mass burial of victims at Oaklawn Cemetery. He helped start Tulsa's first black Boy Scout Troop when he was a 16-year old Eagle Scout. He was a member of Holy Family Cathedral and the Knights of Columbus, Council 4721. He is survived by: his sister, Winona Henderson; his son, William Stephen Eddy D.O. and wife Lynn, daughters: Carole Sanders, of the home, Evelyn Nichols, Patricia Griscom and husband James; Vickie Buckendorf and husband Michael; Barbara Harvey and husband Gerald; son-in-law Larry Casillas; 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren, all of the Tulsa area; 2 sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. The Rosary will be on Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 3:30 p.m., at Fitzgerald's Ivy Chapel and the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., on Monday, June 2, 2008, at Holy Family Cathedral. Burial at Calvary Cemetery. The Fitzgerald Ivy Chapel, 1402 S. Boulder Ave., Tulsa, OK (918)585-1151
Clyde Joseph Eddy VIEW AND SIGN THE ONLINE GUEST BOOK: www.legacy.com/tulsaworld
Published in the Tulsa World on 6/1/2008.
Daniel J. Imperiale. - April 22, 1984 - April 16, 2008
Brother Knight
Daniel Joseph Imperiale was baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Loving son of Joseph and Rosemary Imperiale. Beloved fiancee of Jennifer Lynn McKeown. Dear brother of Dawn Marie (Matthew) Brandom; uncle of Matthew Jr. Beloved grandson of Rosemary and the late Alfred J. Good and the late Jake and Josephine Imperiale. Dear nephew, cousin and friend to many. Daniel was a member of Theta Chi fraternity. He had a great respect for the environment and was an avid recycler. Services: Funeral Mass at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 15642 Clayton Road, Ellisville, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred. Visitation at the church, Saturday 9 a.m. until time of Mass. A service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/18/2008.
John "Jack" Hotaling, Sr. - September 26, 1924 - April 26, 2008
HOTALING, John "Jack" Sr., 83, passed away on April 26, 2008. He was born on September 26, 1924, to Clifford and Gertrude (Coyle) Hotaling in Bloomfield, NJ. He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife of 57 years, Jackie; and his sister, Gertrude. He is survived by his 4 daughters: Patty, Jeannie, Carol and Linda; and his 3 sons: John, Harry and Peter. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. In 1968, Jack moved the family to Oklahoma and became involved in the printing industry. He was a member of the greatest generation as a WWII veteran. He was a Navy man serving proudly on the aircraft carrier, USS Intrepid. He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially birthday celebrations, traveling, watching any sporting event, bowling and was very active in the Optimist Club. Jack was a devoted care giver to his wife Jackie who died in December 2006. Jack was a long time member of the Church of the Madalene. Dad, tell Mom we miss her. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc. Viewing will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel. Rosary will be held 7 p.m., Wednesday followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m., Thursday, both at Church of the Madalene. Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 918-291-3500. VIEW AND SIGN THE ONLINE GUEST BOOK: www.legacy.com/tulsaworld
Published in the Tulsa World on 4/30/2008.l
William M. "Bill" Hackett - June 10, 1921 - January 17, 2008
Brother Knight, William M. "Bill" Hackett passed away on Thursday, January 17th
The
Rosary for Bill will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. Monday, Fitzgerald's Southwood Colonial Funeral Home Chapel
The Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Madalene.
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Anthony "Tony" P. Montelbano - July 18, 1915 - December 16, 2007
Brother Knight, Anthony Montelbano passed away on Sunday, December 16th.
The Rosary for Tony will be celebrated at 7:00p.m. Thursday, Fitzgerald's Ivy Funeral Home Chapel.
The Funeral Mass will be Friday, 1:00 p.m., Christ the King Catholic Church.
Thomas Quinn - April 8, 1926 - December 2, 2007
Brother Knight Thomas Qunn passed away on Sunday, December 2nd.
The Rosary for Thomas will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. at St. Pius X Church.
The Funeral Mass will be Friday, December 7, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Pius X Church.
Robert Delmore - July 2, 1921 - October 20, 2007
Brother Knight Robert Delmore passed away on Saturday, October 20th.
Raymond Jones - February 13, 1922 - May 16, 2007
Brother Knight Raymond Jones passed away on Wednesday, May 16th.
Tom Botts - March 14, 1933 - March 21, 2007
Brother Knight Tom Botts passed away on Wednesday, March 21st.
There will be a Rosary Friday, March 23rd at 5:30pm at St. Pius X Church.
Tom's funeral Mass will be 10:00am Saturday, March 24th at St. Pius X Church.
Francis McManus - July 1, 1928 - March 1, 2007
Brother Knight Francis McManus passed away on Thursday, March 1st.
Larry MacDonnell - July 07, 1926 - February 17, 2007
Brother Knight Larry MacDonnell passed away Saturday, February 17th
The Rosary for Larry will be 7:30pm Wednesday February 21st at the Church of
the Madalene.
The Funeral Mass will be Thursday, February 22nd at 10:00am at the Church of
the Madalene.
Martha Zarski - unknown - February 15, 2007
Longtime Ladies Auxiliary member and widow of Brother Knight Walter Zarski
passed away on Thursday February 15th.
There will be a Rosary Monday, February 19th at 7:00pm at Sts. Peter and Paul.
Her funeral Mass will be 10:00am Tuesday, February 20th at Sts. Peter and Paul.
Mallek Coury - April 7, 1919 - January 3, 2007
Brother Knight Mallek Coury passed away on Wednesday, January 3rd.