September 21 1949 July 17 2019
Rev. Michael J. Slattery, O.S.A. September 21, 1949 – July 17, 2019 Share this obituary Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card| Memorial Donation Rev. Michael J. Slattery, O.S.A., Age 69, Born into Eternal Life on July 17, 2019. Beloved son of the late Robert and Betty Slattery. Loving brother of Thomas (Marie) and David (Mary Mike) Slattery. Dear uncle of Christine Starkey, Teri Wilke, Shannon McCabe, Heather Candelaria, and Robert Slattery. Born Sept. 21, 1949 in Rockford, IL where he received the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation at St. Mary Church. Graduate of St. Augustine Seminary in Holland, MI in 1967. Professed first vows on Sept. 4, 1968 and continued formation studies at Tolentine College, Olympia Fields, where he later earned his B.A. in Philosophy. Taught at Mendel Catholic H.S. for one year before he began his theological studies at C.T.U. in 1973. Professed solemn vows on March 6, 1976 and ordained a priest on May 7, 1977 by Bishop John McNabb. Served as Associate Pastor of Holy Rosary Parish in Kenosha, WI and Pastor of St. Clare de Montefalco Parish in Chicago, St. Jude Parish in New Lenox, IL, and Old St. Augustine Parish in Philadelphia, PA., the first foundation of Augustinians in the U.S. dating back to 1796. Served the Province in many capacities as Vocation Director, Pre-Novitiate Director, Treasurer, and Province Counselor. Also served as Chaplain at LCM Hospital in Evergreen Park, IL. Lying-in-State on Monday, July 22, 2019, from 3-8pm at St. Jude Church, 241 W. 2nd St., New Lenox, IL 60451. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 10:00am. Interment in Augustinian Plot at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip, IL, Tuesday at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Augustinians, 5401 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago, IL 60615-5664 to support care of elderly friars and seminary formation of young friars appreciated. Funeral Info: 708-636-5500 SERVICES Lying-In-State Monday, July 22, 2019 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM St. Jude Church 241 W. 2nd Street New Lenox, IL 60451 Get Directions on Google Maps Funeral Mass Tuesday, July 23, 2019 10:00 AM St. Jude Church 241 W. 2nd Street New Lenox, IL 60451 Get Directions on Google Maps Interment Tuesday, July 23, 2019 1:30 PM Holy Sepulchre Cemetery 6001 W. 111th Street Alsip, Illinois 60803 Get Directions on Google Maps Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Personal Message: Personal Message (required) Confirm: Submit Guestbook entry
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Rev Michael J Slattery OSA September 21 1949 July 17 2019.
Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors
Death notice for the town of: Chicago Ridge, state: Illinois