Tribute Wall
Monday
19
November
Visitation
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday, November 19, 2018
Saint Aidan's R.C. Church, Williston Park, NY
505 Willis Ave.,
Williston Park, New York, United States
Tuesday
20
November
Visitation
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Saint Aidan's R.C. Church
505 Willis Ave
Williston Park, New York, United States
Tuesday
20
November
Mass of Transferral
7:30 pm
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Saint Aidan's R.C. Church
505 Willis Ave.,
Williston Park, New York, United States
Wednesday
21
November
Funeral Mass
11:00 am
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Saint Aidan's R.C. Church
505 Willis Ave.,
Williston Park, New York, United States
Final Resting Place
Holy Rood Cemetery
Old Country Rd
Westbury, New York, United States
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John McGrath posted a condolence
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Monsignor James McDonald was the most charismatic and inspirational priest that I have ever known. He was the spiritual leader of the parishioners of St. Aidan's church and would frequently say that his mission was to get people to heaven. He was instrumental in offering many hours of confession while the pastor of St. Aidan's church. Monsignor touched the lives of countless people on long island during his priesthood. I know with certainty that he now resides in the Kingdom of Heaven with our savior Jesus Christ.
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Lynn Scarpati posted a condolence
Saturday, April 20, 2019
This magnificent and spiritual man presided over the funerals of two of my sons. His faith was strong and real and he was a blessing in my family’s life.
God bless him and all he loved.
Lynn Scarpati
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Pat Lissoon lit a candle
Monday, April 1, 2019
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Thanks for touching our hearts. Rest in peace with our Lord.
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Tom Mulhearn posted a condolence
Monday, January 7, 2019
Dear Morgan,
I was so sorry to hear of Jimmy's death. What a shock! I always admired him, and his resolute dedication to the Church. A very nice person, just like his mother and father, brothers and sister. Please be assured he is in Paula and my prayers.
Please give me a call if you get the chance at: 314-338-1017
All the best.
Tom
PS Are you still at Catholic University?
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Mairin Fogarty posted a condolence
Monday, December 31, 2018
Only "knew" Monsignor from CFN programs
but looked forward to him leading the Rosary
on that station.
Rest in peace, Monsignor McDonald.
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Kerry McGregor Kennedy posted a condolence
Sunday, December 2, 2018
Sincerest condolences to the McDonald Family from the entire McGregor Family. We were saddened to hear of Monsignor's death. He has been a treasured family friend for decades, since Chaminade.
Jim and Norma send their condolences.
With love and respect,
McGregor Clan
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Jayme Lancellotti posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Monsignor McDonald. I always loved to be at his mass. I have been with the Church of St. Aidan for over 30 years and he was such a big part of my Catholic faith. May he rest in peace.
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Cathleen Bastible posted a condolence
Monday, November 26, 2018
I remember his gregarious nature from St Matthews in Dix Hills where my parents attended. Was always willing to hear confession anytime and took away some of the fear typically associated w this sacrament for many by his easy going demeanor. May the angels come to greet you and lead you to paradise.
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Yvonne posted a condolence
Monday, November 26, 2018
I'm so sorry to the family. My condolences to all grieving his loss. I am going to miss him. He performed my marriage ceremony at St Matthews in Dix Hills in Oct 2004, as well as others I know. May his soul rest in peace.
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Cora ziegler posted a condolence
Monday, November 26, 2018
Father Mac was born a saint, lived the life of a saint and is now in heaven with the saints. I will cherish his memory for as long as God gives me life. He was the associate pastor at St Mattew’s In Dix Hills when I was a parishioner there with my family. I more holy man you will never find in this world again. He lived the life that God laid out for him. He inspired parishioners to try to be more like Jesus and Mary. He is beloved by all who ever heard his voice or talked to him. God rest you gentle disciple of Christ, your place in HIS kingdom has been secured.
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Jim and Cathy Savarese posted a condolence
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Father McDonald performed our marriage ceremony at St. Matthews back on July 5, 1975.
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Joseph Watras posted a condolence
Sunday, November 25, 2018
I also grew up on Brompton Road in Garden City, just as Monsignor had. Though I was younger than he, and he was already pursuing his vocation, I got to speak with him many times when he would visit his parents, James and Dorothy. He always spoke calmly and was so kind to me. I was great friends with his parents as well, a lovely family that I will always keep in my heart.
God bless you in Heaven, dear Monsignor Jim
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Deborah Gross Longo posted a condolence
Saturday, November 24, 2018
My father served Mass with Father at St Matthews. His passion and love for God was ever present. I was 10 yrs old and Father would come off the alter and walk down the isles preaching. Something that was never done in the 60s. When I grew up and moved to Moriches to my excitement he was the paster at my church. I will always remember him also watched him say the rosary on TV. RIP in Gods arms
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Eileen Vachris Mangiacapre posted a condolence
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Msgr. McDonald was the true warrior for souls. He had great human compassion and wit, and melted hardened hearts with his deep love for Jesus and Mary. He was the purest priest I have ever known. Rest In Peace
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Mary Mancini posted a condolence
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Monsignor McDonald was one of the kindest and passionately religious people I have known. He loved everyone and embraced life. He will be deeply missed.
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Sabrina posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Monsignor McDonald, had a heart of gold, filled with Jesus love.
I will be forever grateful for the times I have spent with him, his gentle words of direction. He will be dearly missed. God Bless you Monsignor.
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George and Barbara Endres lit a candle
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
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George and Barbara Endres posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
We will always remember Father MacDonald with fondness. His sermons were very wise, often stressing an important truth in an interesting and humorous manner.
God Bless you, Father MacDonald, and may your reward be the perfect happiness of Heaven!
George and Barbara Endres
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Joanne Marcoccia lit a candle
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
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Joanne Marcoccia posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
My memories of Msgr. McDonald are a few: he was always available for confession, even to sitting in the confessional for hours on end so that all could receive absolution. Msgr. reassured us that he had heard every sin imaginable, and would even give just 1 Hail Mary as Penance. Msgr. always called upon my grandson at the children's Mass, and never let a time pass to say he had hopes that Dominic would eventually join the priesthood. Msgr.'s sense of humor was delightful and more importantly, his faith overflowed to us whenever we were in his presence. Msgr. McDonald - you will be missed, I will miss you very much. Rest In Peace. Now you will personally see the face of Our Blessed Mother, whom you adored.
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Gabriel Garnica posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
A gentle man with a warm smile and touching words that always made you feel closer to God. His homilies were always profound yet humbly simple and down to earth. May he rest in peace in Heaven where he very much deserves to be.
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Cody Hugasian lit a candle
Monday, November 19, 2018
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Cody Hugasian posted a condolence
Monday, November 19, 2018
Monsignor James McDonald, my spiritual father! I’m so sorry that I have not come to see you in so long. It breaks my heart to know that you are gone. You brought so much joy to my family and I. We are forever grateful for having you in our lives. I wanted to tell you that I finally met my future wife. And she has Irish Blood! I know you would've approved. I wanted you to be there for my wedding day but now you will get to have a front row seat from above. I wish I could see you one last time, I have so much to tell you. Until we meet again in heaven! Unlike the Protestants, May they roast!!!
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sk george lee pgl pdw posted a condolence
Monday, November 19, 2018
Father James was one of the best preachers with heartfelt love for the parisheners and with love and devotion to JESUS and our lady and the church. GOD bless him in heaven and we will remember him forever!
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Patricia Silverstein (Rossback) posted a condolence
Monday, November 19, 2018
Father was my priest at St Matthew's Parish in Dix Hills. He was my CCD teacher and he came to my Confirmation celebration and my HS Graduation. We were good friends.
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Monday, November 19, 2018
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The Esteban Family lit a candle
Sunday, November 18, 2018
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We will always remember Monsignor McDonald as our Good Shepherd in St. Aidan's. Being Parishioners of St. Aidan's Church for nearly 15 yrs., he's one energetic, engaging and supportive priest we ever met. He truly cared for our religious life by offering different mass schedules, therefore we would see to it that we can attend mass during Holy Days of Obligations, and of course, confessions!
Rest In Peace Monsignor. We will miss you dearly.
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Sunday, November 18, 2018
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Sunday, November 18, 2018
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Patrina lit a candle
Sunday, November 18, 2018
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May God Bless the soul of Monsignor McDonald. Monsignor, I still have that encouraging note that you sent me after learning of my mother's passing and will always treasure it. Thank you, and rest in peace.
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Mrs. Mary moynihan posted a condolence
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Monsignor McDonald was truly a Good Shepard.
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Kathy posted a condolence
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Sorry to hear. Father McDonald made a profound impression on parishioners
during his time @ St. Matthews in Dix Hills, when I was a teen in the 70's. Condolences to his family. RIP Father McDonald.
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Lorraine & Rory Mercurio posted a condolence
Sunday, November 18, 2018
We only knew Father from the rosary on TV, but he gave a straight forward and rich rendition, that filled us with peace. We wish we knew of his passing. We would have been blessed to have the opportunity to say goodbye in person. Thank you Monsignor. Rory & Lorraine
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CV posted a condolence
Sunday, November 18, 2018
May this wonderful servant of God rest in peace. Monsignor, was truly a great man who helped guide me in my conversion to the Catholic faith. Like many others have said, he was a person that took his call to priesthood very seriously, and was always available to answer any question no matter how minuscule, or difficult, it may be. Monsignor, you will be missed.
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Mary and Kirk Stiffa posted a condolence
Sunday, November 18, 2018
I met Monsignor McDonald when he was a Priest at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Lindenhurst, New York. He married us on May 1,1982 and Baptized our Son and Nephew.
He is truly an inspiration to everyone. I can remember all of his sermons at mass,
He is truly a holy man and a wonderful person. We will miss you Monsignor McDonald.
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Dennis and Margaret Woisin posted a condolence
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Rest in peace Monsignor McDonald. Our 50 year friendship and memories will never be forgotten! Sending our deepest condolences to all the family. From the first time we met when St. Matthews started in a little shopping center in Elwood, and all the special times we shared together since. You married us 43 years ago, and baptized our first born 5 years later. We love you and will miss you forever.
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Padilla posted a condolence
Sunday, November 18, 2018
You blessed us on our wedding day and gave us strength during difficult times. Rest in peace Monsignor, God most certainly had a special seat for you in Heaven.
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Edwin A. Moreno-Murillo lit a candle
Sunday, November 18, 2018
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"THOU ART A PRIEST FOREVER IN THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK"
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Edwin A. Moreno-Murillo posted a condolence
Sunday, November 18, 2018
May Almighty God grant everlasting rest to the Priest who baptized me and was very patient to me during a hard time in my life. I pray for more priests like him, holy priests who imitate the Christ they carry in their hands in every Mass.
"THOU ART A PRIEST FOREVER IN THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK"
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Peter metzger lit a candle
Saturday, November 17, 2018
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Peter metzger posted a condolence
Saturday, November 17, 2018
RIP Monsignor McDonald,It was a pleasure knowing you for over 30 years and being my friend since I was 12 years old, you have always provided me with Great guidance and strength,You will be missed dearly and thank you for being by my side when I needed you most. Rest in peace and you will never be forgotten.
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Cathy salegna posted a condolence
Saturday, November 17, 2018
You will be missed a great servant of God an a truly wonderful priest Rest In Peace Fr McDonald
Love you
Catherine Salegna
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Joseph Cervia, MD posted a condolence
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Dear McDonald Family,
As a lector and catechist at the Church of St. Aidan over the course of the past 9 years, I had the great privilege of working alongside Monsignor McDonald, and the pleasure of getting to know him as a person. Though our many chats, he was always friendly and kind, always interested in my family and professional life. In addition, he never forgot an act of kindness or expression of care and concern.
As you know, he was a great priest, so in love with God and eager to bring the love of God to others. Of all the priests I have known in my lifetime (including over 22 years of Catholic education and many more years of service to the Church) I felt closest to him.
Please know that your loss is shared by my family and me, and all of those who have come to know and love Monsignor throughout his long, enthusiastic, and energetic ministry. Be assured of our love and continued prayers for him and for all of you.
With prayers and condolences,
Dr. Joe Cervia and Family
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Marie and Richard Kennedy posted a condolence
Saturday, November 17, 2018
My heaettfelt sympathy to Msgr. McDonald’s family. I met him when I was 12 years old at a religious education lesson. Later, he married my husband and me at St Matthews RC Church. Many years later, he came to my parent’s house in Stony Brook, and renewed their 60th wedding anniversary vows. He held a special place in my heart. His sermons were moving and inspirational. I am now 65 years old and married 46 years. I was hoping he could renew our 50th wedding anniversary vows. RIP Msgr. McDonald.
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Leonard Butta posted a condolence
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Msgr Mc Donald will be missed by all the members of the Latin Traditional Mass at
St. Ladislaus. He was very special to us with his stories & quick wit. Msgr was a priest 24 hours a day & never refused anyone's request for confessions or counseling. His special devotion to the Blessed Mother guided his life as a priest. Rest In Peace Monsignor
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Saturday, November 17, 2018
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Frank and Nancy DeNardo posted a condolence
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Monsignor McDonald was very special to me. There were many confessions where we would sit and chat. He was a wonderful man who spoke his mind and cared deeply for his parishioners. May he Rest In Peace always.
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Bill Taylor posted a condolence
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Monsignor you will be hugely missed. By far you are as close as I will ever get to God. Thank you and for all you have done for me, and my family - it will always be remembered.
Please know that I will keep you in my prayers and all of us at St Matthews became better Catholic's due to your dedication and leadership.
God Bless
Love- Bill, Ryan, Michele Taylor and Gemma -your special angel.
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Victor J. LoGiudice lit a candle
Saturday, November 17, 2018
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Thank you Msgr. McDonald for showing compassion and mercy to the families served by Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes. Have Mercy on your soul and may Perpetual Light shine upon you. Our prayers to our Blessed Mother Mary are with you and your family.
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Loretta Sehlmeyer posted a condolence
Saturday, November 17, 2018
My sister is a member of the Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan. When she would come home for a visit and Msgr. McDonald would see her at Mass, he would chat with her about vocations - how to recruit, how to sustain them. He was always amazed that so many vibrant young women would join her order year after year. He wanted to know their recruiting secret!! Lol. His heartfelt desire was for men to join the priesthood and share the fulfilling lifelong experience that he had. In his memory, we can all pray for an increase in vocations, especially on Long Island. Thank you, Msgr. McDonald for all you did for the people at St. Matthew's. You reached, influenced and helped many within the parish and we will miss you so very, very much. Rest in peace and enjoy your well-deserved eternal reward.
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Annmarie and John Andreas posted a condolence
Saturday, November 17, 2018
We have lost a holy and caring shepherd who has watched over his flock with so much love over these past years. Will always remember Msgr. sharing his words of endearment and encouragement at the 12:30 Mass. He will be sorely missed by the members of this parish. Rest In Peace, dear Msgr. May you now be embraced in the arms of Our Lady and her Divine Son.
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The Dennellys posted a condolence
Saturday, November 17, 2018
God Bless you, Msgr.! Thank you for your example and service to our family! Our home is heartbroken. - The Dennelly Family
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Saturday, November 17, 2018
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