Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Duggan, Matthew July 22, 1903
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Virginian-Pilot  July 25, 1903
An immense congregation attended the funeral of Mr. Matthew Duggan, which was held 
from St. Mary’s Catholic church at 9 o’clock yesterday morning, attesting the high 
esteem in which the deceased was held by all classes of society in the community.
Solemn requiem mass for the dead was said with Rev. John Doherty, pastor of St. 
Mary’s, as celebrant; Rev. Father Smith, of St. Vincent’s hospital, as deacon; 
Rev. Father R. A. Drake, of the Sacred Heart, church, as subdeacon; and Rev. 
Father Walsh, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s, as master of ceremonies. Rev. Father 
Brady, of Portsmouth, and Rev. Father Frivoli, of Staunton, occupied seats in the 
sanctuary.
An eloquent tribute was paid the deceased, both as a citizen and devout Christian 
and consistent Catholic. At the offertory, Miss Smith sang very sweetly, "O 
Salutaris." As an appreciation of the uniform kindness and benevolence to them, 
the orphans of St. Mary’s asylum attended the obsequies in a body, as a token of 
respect.
The floral display was very handsome. There were a number of persons present at 
the funeral from away, among them Mr. Matthew Duggan, of Philadelphia, a nephew of 
the deceased.
At the conclusion of the services at the church, the remains were conveyed to St. 
Mary’s cemetery, followed by a lengthy cortege, where all that was mortal of an 
honored citizen was laid to rest.
Following were the pallbearers:
Honorary—Messrs. Thomas B. Rowland, E. Vance, William Hannon, Sr., Peter Smith, 
Walter Smiley, James O’Rourke, James W. Long and E. R. Joynes.
Active—Messrs. Stephen Hogan, W. T. Hennelley, M. T. Friary, A. J. Smith, Frank 
Parrott, H. W. Dawson, Joseph Hennelly and James J. Brownley.

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