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

Cardinal Egan memorializes forgotten Irish immigrants on Staten Island Iin New York ; Published
October 19, 2009


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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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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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