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N.Y. funeral for forgotten Irish immigrants



Hearses holding the remains are greeted by a pipe band and members of the AOH - Eleanor Miller The memorial service took place at St Peters Church in Staten Island - Eleanor Miller Bill Reilly advocated for years for a proper burial of the remains - Eleanor Miller The adult hearse is brought into the church - Eleanor Miller The Ancient Order of Hibernians leads the procession into the church - Megan Finnegan Caskets in the church aisle - Megan Finnegan The memorial service opens with singing - Eleanor Miller Cardinal Egan thanks the Staten Island community for their faith and piety - Megan Finnegan Angel on the child's casket - Megan Finnegan Cardinal Egan addresses the audience next to the caskets - Eleanor Miller An AOH member places a hand on the casket - Megan Finnegan Lynn Rogers speaks with John Luisi, a candidate for Staten Island Borough President, at the reception - Eleanor Miller


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catbunny | Feb 22, 2010, 12:18 PM EST
Just a quick thankyou for your coverage of the interment of the immigrant bones. it was a moving experience for all. We of the Staten Island AOH were glad and proud to be a part of the ceremony. Brian Nutley Vice President Richmond County AOH

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Posted by catbunny on February 22,2010 | 09:18AM
Just a quick thankyou for your coverage of the interment of the immigrant bones. it was a moving experience for all. We of the Staten Island AOH were glad and proud to be a part of the ceremony. Brian Nutley Vice President Richmond County AOH
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