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Sister Sheila O'Brien O.P.

1925 - 2018

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Tuesday

August

Visitation at Funeral Home

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Abriola Parkview Funeral Home

419 White Plains Rd.

Trumbull, Connecticut, United States

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Tuesday

August

Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 pm

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

St. Jude Church

707 Monroe Tpke.

Monroe, Connecticut, United States

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Final Resting Place

Gate Of Heaven Cemetery

1056 Daniels Farm Rd.

Trumbull, Connecticut, United States

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Memorial Contributions

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Lourdes Health Care Center, 345 Belden Road, Wilton, CT 06897.

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Saturday, August 18, 2018

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Lisa Vegliante posted a condolence

Friday, August 17, 2018

I have very fond memories of sister Sheila at St Josephs parish. I remember one Saturday after mass bringing her to Teletrack to place a bet on the Kentucky Derby. She was so excited that day. She told me all about her childhood growing up on the estate with horses. She loved listening to my stories about teaching and i was fascinated by her life and experience. She looked forward to our visits to Wilton when we brought her to lunch. She always had a sparkle in her eye. I saw her last on July 4th weekend. She was watching her beloved Yankees when I walked into the room. She would always chuckle when I called the rectory to ask if the coast was clear meaning Father had left the building. Barbara always had her favorite chocolate doughnuts and we would read her face book page to her where she received updates from her many students in Puerto Rico.. Heaven has certainly gained an angel Sister Sheila was loved by all who were blessed to know her. She touched so many lives and will be missed by so many.

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S. Janice Algie posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

My sympathy to your sister-in-law Bernadette, your many nieces, nephews, friends, and community members who are blessed for having been a part of your life. I am a better person for having walked with such a special person.

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Gaby Selcer Posted Feb 9, 2021 at 7:59 PM

Hello Janice, I am trying to reach sister Bernadette. I was class of 1987 at La Piedad. Do you know where she is. Here is my number: 954-234-5519. Thanks, Gaby Selcer

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Roberto dueno posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

I’m so sorry for your loss. I want you to know that sister Sheila was instrumental on the person that I am today. I thank God everyday that he put her on my path, I know that heaven has adquiered a new angel

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Millie Castaneda posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

My condolences to Sister Sheila's family. I was a member of Colegio La Piedad's Class of 1976, which was the first graduating class. She was such a key person in my formation and that of so many of us. She created in our school a loving and caring culture. She was patient and kind, while being firm, and expecting the best from her students. She loved all sports but most of all baseball. We moved from NY to PR when I was in 7th grade and like her were Yankee fans. After our class reunion in 2006, we communicated regularly by email until she lost her vision. The last time I saw her was in New Haven in 2013 when I was on the way to Boston to see my daughter. She was concerned that my daughter had turned to the darkside by becoming a Red Sox fan. We had a wonderful visit reminiscing. Thank you Sister Sheila for all that you did for me and all of us. You touched so many, made a difference in so many lives and made the world a better place. You always live in our hearts. Rest in Peace.

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Victor Lopez posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Thanks for the great job you did for our students and our community.You went beyond Your duties and became an integral part of the students, parents and faculty.

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Elena Goitia posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

RIP Sister Sheila. You will always have a special place in our hearts and in our lives. We thank you for your dedication, your integrity, your example but most of all your friendship and your love. We are truly blessed that you were an important part of our formation in our faith and in our education. Our condolences to the O'Brien family. Our school La Piedad was established by you and you will always be remembered. Sister until we meet again. Love, Elena and Maria Edith Goitia

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Clarita Lidin posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

My deepest condolences to the O' Brien family. I am a member of the first graduating class from Colegio La Piedad 1976. Sister left a beautiful legacy in all who had the good fortune of meeting her. She instilled a love for our Catholic faith and made each student feel special. She will live in our hearts forever.

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ANITA MARTINEZ-QUESADA uploaded photo(s)

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

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Beautiful picture of Sister Sheila when she arrived very young to Puerto Rico to establish Colegio La Piedad. Lots of Memories to Cherish!!

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Juan Ramón Velázquez Posted Mar 14, 2024 at 6:21 PM

Sister Sheila was our principal at Colegio La Piedad In Puerto Rico. She founded the school and served there for many many years. She'll always be remembered by us, her students.

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ANITA MARTINEZ-QUESADA posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Dear Sister Sheila, We Cherish all the Happy Moments we shared with you in all our family gatherings. You were part of Our Family. You were my Mother’s Best Friend. (Carmen Quesada de Martinez). Two great Angels have united in Heaven! You gave us so much to remember. We feel Blessed to have crossed path with an Extraordinary Woman, with such strength, dedication, sense of justice, compassion and respect who accomplished her goals in life. We Thank You for Our Catholic formation and for Your Total Dedication in establishing Colegio La Piedad in PR. Our condolences to the O’Brien Family and the Dominican Sisters Congregation. With all of our Love-Anita, Ramonin, Pedro and all the Martinez-Quesada Family.

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Fr.John Sullivan posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

I was the pastor of St. Joe's Parish in New Haven when Sister Shelia was living there.We had many prayerful discussions over the Yankees and the Red Sox. Now that Shelia is with the Lord I will be worrying about my Red Sox. Shelia no fair talking to Him about the troubles of the Yankees. My love and prayers to all.

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Tuesday, August 7, 2018

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Sister you will always be in our memories! Guavate visit with your favorite class 1976! And class of 1977 Cegio La Piedad!

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Maria Figuerola posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Our deepest condolences to the O'brien family on the passing of our dear Sister Sheila. I was part of the first graduating class of '76 and will never forget her unconditional love and dedication to the school and her students. We lived the most unforgettable years with her! When my sister and I first enrolled, our English was very weak and Sister Sheila took a group of us under her wing and provided free tutoring on Saturdays until we caught up, such a selfless gesture! May she rest in peace - heaven has a new Angel! Always in our hearts, Maria del Carmen and Ana Margarita

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Lourdes Fernández Carreño posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

May you rest in peace Sister Sheila. Heaven has recieved a new angel, always will be un our hearts.

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Martha Aleman posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Sister: Your light will always shine and your memory will always be in our hearts! You meant so much in our Catholic and educational formation that we simply have no words to thank you so much! Colegio La Piedad has lost its most important pillar, but your legacy will always be there! May you rest in Peace ‘“ Your family in Puerto Rico” Martha, Gallega and Estrella (RIP)

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Monday, August 6, 2018

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