Celebrating the life of Brother Michael Farrell, FSC by recalling his compassion, guidance, presence and smile.
Thank you Brother Michael for changing our world and touching so many hearts — Lasallian Volunteers will miss you dearly!
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
Tuesday, September 22 and Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Viewing from 2:00-5:00 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm
John J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home
203 East 201 Street (at Grand Concourse)
Bronx, NY 10458
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am
St. Philip Neri Church
3025 Grand Concourse (at 202 Street)
Bronx, NY 10468
Burial at Gate of Heaven cemetery
SUFFRAGES FOR OUR DECEASED BROTHER MICHAEL
District: 50 masses / Bedford Park community: 30 masses / Each community in the District: 1 mass
Brother Michael was admitted to St. Vincent’s Hospital late last week and he died peacefully on Sunday morning as a result of cancer and other complications. May he rest in peace.
Born Michael Joseph Farrell on March 4, 1940
Entered the Brothers of the Christian Schools Barrytown Novititate on June 24, 1958
Received the religious habit and name, Brother Michael Patrick on September 7, 1958
Pronounced Perpetual Vows at Manhattan College, Bronx, NY in 1965
ASSIGNMENTS
1959-1963 – Washington, D.C. | De La Salle College: scholasticate
1963-1970 – Syracuse, NY | Christian Brothers Academy: teacher
1970-1973 – Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA | St. Joseph School: teacher
1973-1974 – Bronx, NY | St. Raymond’s School: teacher
1974-1975 – Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA | St. Joseph H S: assistant headmaster
1975-1983 – Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA | St. Joseph H S: headmaster
1983-1984 – Yonkers, NY | Sacred Heart community: study (1st sem); Sangre (2nd sem)
1984-1988 – Nazareth, ETHIOPIA | St. Joseph School: headmaster
1988-1992 – Meki, ETHIOPIA | Catholic Mission School: headmaster
1992-1994 – New York City, NY | La Salle Academy: teacher
1994-1999 – New York City, NY | La Salle Academy: principal
1999-2004 – New York City, NY | Resurrection School: principal
2004-2008 – New York City, NY | La Salle Academy: president
2008-2009 – Bronx, NY | Lasallian Community at Bedford Park: retired