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Rev. John P. Reidy, O.S.A. (1910 - 1968)

Rev. John P. Reidy, O.S.A. entered eternal life October 9, 1968.

John Patrick Reidy was born March 17, 1910 in Staten Island, New York to Michael J. and Margaret F. (Brophy) Reidy. He was Baptized March 27, 1910 at St. Columba Catholic Church, New York, New York. He received the Sacrament of Confirmation May 16, 1922 at St. John Baptist de la Salle Catholic Church, Stapleton, S. I.

After completing his high school studies, John was received into the Augustinian Novitiate September 8, 1927. He professed simple (temporary) vows in the Order of St. Augustine September 9, 1928 and solemn (permanent) vows September 8, 1931.

He earned a B. A. in Philosophy from Villanova College, Villanova, Pennsylvania, in 1932. He then pursued theological studies at Augustinian College, Washington, D. C. He was ordained a Priest June 11, 1935. He did additional studies at Catholic University of America, Washington.

Father Reidy was assigned in 1936 to St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic Parish, Chicago, Illinois, as Assistant Pastor. He served at St. Rita Catholic Parish, Chicago, from 1942 to 1962. He was a member of the Province Council from 1947 to 1952.

He was in 1962 appointed Assistant Pastor of St. Mary Catholic Parish, Rockford, Illinois, where he also served as Prior (local superior) of the Augustinian Community. He returned to St. Rita Catholic Parish, Chicago, in 1968, as Assistant Pastor and Prior.

He died of a heart attack October 9, 1968, just a few months after his return to St. Rita.

Father Reidy is buried in the Augustinian plot at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, Illinois.

Memorial gifts may be made to Augustinian Guild, 5401 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago, IL 60615-5664, or via Augustinian Guild Secure On-line Giving.