Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Pittman, Mary E. June 3, 1909
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Virginian-Pilot  June 6, 1909
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Pittman, whose death occurred at the home of her son-in-
law, H. D. Oliver, 518 Freemason street Thursday, was held from St. Mary’s 
Catholic Church, of which the deceased was long a member, at 10 o’clock a.m. 
yesterday and was largely attended.
Requiem mass was celebrated by Father John J. Doherty of St. Mary’s, with Rev. 
Joseph Frioli, of Newport News, as deacon; Rev. Joseph A. Foley of Baltimore, 
subdeacon, and Rev. E. J. Walsh of St. Mary’s, Norfolk, master of ceremonies.
The following priests occupied seats in the sanctuary: Rev. Hugh McKeefry of 
Richmond; Rev. T. J. Wilson of Old Point Comfort; Rev. M. J. Shearn, chaplain of 
Old Point Comfort College, Rev. R. A. Drake of Sacred Heart Church, Norfolk; Rev. 
Father Smith, chaplain of St. Vincent’s Hospital, Norfolk; Rev. J. A. Kelliher of 
the Italian church, Norfolk, Rev. Thomas Dowling of Sacred Heart Church, Norfolk.
The orphans of St. Mary’s Asylum attended the obsequies in a body.
During the service, Mrs. James Hughes sang, “O Salutarus,” and “Abide with Me.”
The interment was in St. Mary’s cemetery. Following were the pallbearers: Wm. 
Hannan, James V. Trehy, John R. Coleman, James E. Prince, John F. Lawler, W. M. 
Macon, J. V. Kiernan and John J. Burk.

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