As our 50th Year Class Reunion of the Bishop McDevitt High School Class of 1967 nears ever closer on September 22-24, 2017, we are saddened to hear of the passing of one of our 400 classmates, Stephen Paul Prendergast.
Below is his obituary with information from Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc.
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Stephen Paul Prendergast, 68, of Harrisburg, PA,
passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at his home.
Stephen was born in Harrisburg, the son of the late V. Paul and Constance (Becker) Prendergast.
Stephen graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School in 1967 and the University of Dayton.
Stephen was a veteran of military service.
Stephen was a social worker for Dauphin County Child Services.
Stephen was a Mechanicsburg Letter Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for many years till retirement.
Stephen was a lifelong fan of Notre Dame and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Stephen was predeceased by his sister, Barbara Smith.
Stephen is survived by his three sisters and a brother,
... Elaine McGovern of Dallas, Pa.
... Sue Ann Yinger of Harrisburg
... Angela (Michael) Murray of Middletown
... Brian Prendergast of Harrisburg;
Stephen also leaves numerous nieces and nephews.
A Visitation will be held on Friday, September 15, 2017 from 10 to 11 am at Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, 6150 Allentown Blvd., Harrisburg, PA.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated following the visitation at 11 am at the church. The Rev. Michael Metzgar will be the celebrant.
Memorial Contributions may be made to either
... American Heart Association, 1019 Mumma Rd., Wormleysburg, Pa. 17043
... American Diabetes Assn., 150 Monument Rd., Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, Pa. 19004
... the Vista School, 1021 Springboard Drive, Hershey, PA 17033.
... American Diabetes Assn., 150 Monument Rd., Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, Pa. 19004
... the Vista School, 1021 Springboard Drive, Hershey, PA 17033.
SERVICES
Visitation:
Friday, September 15, 2017 at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church
6150 Allentown Blvd.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17112
Mass of Christian Burial:
Friday, September 15, 2017 at 11:00 AM
Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church
6150 Allentown Blvd.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17112
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A Bishop McDevitt classmate and family friend for many years wrote this in the funeral home's Guest Book:
September 10, 2017 by Joe Behe, Jr., Bantry, County Cork, Ireland
"May the angels lead you into paradise; may the martyrs receive you at your arrival and lead you to the holy city Jerusalem. May choirs of angels receive you, and with Lazarus, once a poor man, may you have eternal rest."
- In Paradisum
It was might great honor and privilege to have known Steve both as a high school classmate and as a family friend for many years. May God grant him eternal rest and comfort his family.
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To Stephen's Family and Friends
From Stephen's classmates, Bishop McDevitt High School Class of 1967
Know that our thoughts are fondly for you and know that our prayers are extended upward for you. At this time, at the threshold of a 50th Class Reunion, Stephen's passing is most meaningful to us. Know that Stephen will be remembered and recognized at the reunion on September 23, 2017.
Our Yearbook for the Class of 1967 is founded on the theme of peace with many quotes about peace. We express to you the most meaningful quote which was taken from The Book of John, Chapter 14, Verse 27:
"Peace I leave with you;
My Peace I give to you."
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