Contributions to the tribute of Sr. Francis Denise Haley CSJ

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Tuesday, September 5, 2017

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Doreen Ryan posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Sister Frances Denise or as "Sister Frannie" when we were Freshmen at the College of St Rose. She was one of the 2 nuns assigned to our house, St Michael's Hall in 1953-1955. We felt so lucky to have been there for two years. Sister Frances was so helpful to us in adjusting to college life and being away from home for the first time. She listened to our stories and we enjoyed her humor. When we went back for our 50th reunion, a few of us and our husbands went to the Provincial House to visit her. She was almost 100 then and laughed at the stories we were telling about our time at St Michael's Hall with her. She also told a few stories of her memory of us. We had such a nice visit. She will be missed but never forgotten. Doreen Ryan

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Lawrence Keefe posted a condolence

Sunday, April 24, 2011

I had the good fortune of being taught by Sr. Francis Denise at St. John's in Syracuse. Her love of history was contagious and I caught it from her. If a teacher's legacy is the students that she reached, add those I taught to her tally. She was one of the strongest influences on my lifelong interest in history that eventually evolved into a career. Thanks you Sr. Francis Denise. Lawrence Keefe

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Roz Grenier posted a condolence

Monday, April 18, 2011

Denise, Alice & Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Roz Grenier

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Ruth (Butler) Ferron posted a condolence

Monday, April 18, 2011

May you rest in peace Sister Francis Denise.

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Donna Maurillo posted a condolence

Monday, April 18, 2011

Sister Francis Denise will live forever in my memory as a wonderful person and as the one whose voice still rings in my head whenever I have a discussion about the US Constitution. She was one of our favorites at St John's Catholic Academy in Syracuse back in the 1960s. She could have us reciting the pros and cons of Jefferson's approach versus that of Hamilton. She helped us keep the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments in the correct order... "First you have to free the slaves. Then you have to give them citizenship. And then you have to give them the right to vote. It can't be done in any other order." Although she was in her 50s when she taught us, I remember her appearing much younger. It must have been her humor and her perfect self-control that kept her going for so long. I know she touched many young lives with her gift for teaching. Today, I have an intense love of American history, and it was she who lit the first spark. Rest well, Sister Francis. You did a superlative job! Donna Maurillo Scotts Valley, California

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Richard Bucci posted a condolence

Sunday, April 17, 2011

I had the good fortune to have Sister Francis Denise as my American Government teacher at Catholic Central High School in Binghamton. She was passionate about teaching and conveyed a genuine respect for our system of government. Years later after I was elected Mayor of Binghamton she loved to discuss the behind the scenes activities of city government. Her tenure as a dedicated educator made Catholic Central High School a very special place.

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Patrick O'Brien posted a condolence

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Hey Denise, So sorry to hear about your loss. My families thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep in touch. Patrick & Linda O'Brien

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Kevin Cavanaugh & John Martin posted a condolence

Friday, April 15, 2011

The staff of the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sister's of St. Joseph of Carondolet in honoring the memory of Sr. Francis Denise. May she rest in peace and God bless her.

Sr. Francis Denise Haley CSJ

1907 - 2011

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Sr. Francis Haley CSJ

1907 - 2011

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