| The funeral of Joseph J. Ahearn, Sr., took place this morning at the [sic] 10 o'clock from the home, 18 Cheney place, and was largely attended by relatives and friends. The cortege proceeded to St. Peter's church where at 11 o'clock a solemn high funeral mass was celebrated by Rev. Charles D. DeCourcy, assisted by Rev. Daniel J. McCabe as deacon and Rev. John J. Lane as sub deacon, The choir, under the direction of Raymond J. Kelley, organist, sang Schmidt's requiem mass. At the offertory, James E. Donnelly sang "Domine Jesu Christe." Solos in the mass were sustained by Miss Mary A. Rynne and Mr. Kelley. As the body was borne from the church the choir sang "De Profundis." There were many floral and spiritual bouquets. The bearers were Frank O'Hare, Frank MacDonald, John O'Hare, Raymond McLaughlin, Thos. Roarke and John Leahy. Burial took place in St. Patrick's cemetery where the committal prayers were read by Fr. McCabe. Arrangements were in charge of Funeral Directors Mahoney Bros. |
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