Father Michael Peter Gleeson
June 25, 1947 — January 1, 2019
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Father Michael Gleeson passed away on January 1, 2019. His untimely death has brought much sadness to all who have experienced his spiritual guidance, his leadership as a Pastor and his great sense of humor.
Father Michael was born on the 25th of June, 1947, and grew up in Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland. He graduated from St. Patrick’s College in Thurles and was ordained a Priest for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles on June 7, 1975. He served in the following parishes throughout Los Angeles: St. Monica’s, Santa Monica; St. Joseph’s, Long Beach; St. Paul’s High School, Santa Fe Springs; St. Thomas the Apostle, Los Angeles; St. Emydius, Lynwood; Our Lady of Guadalupe, Los Angeles; Holy Innocents, Long Beach; St. Anthony, San Gabriel and St. Cornelius, Long Beach.
Father Michael, predeceased by his sister Joan in 1996, is survived by his brothers Fr. Padraig, Tomas, Liam and Joe; sisters Biddy and Mary; nieces, nephews, relatives and many true friends.
Vigil will be Friday, 01/11/19 at 7 pm and the Funeral Mass will be Saturday 01/12/19 at 11 am both at St. Cornelius Church in Long Beach, CA.
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