In MemoriamJoseph Howard Dignan |
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Memorial Service Organized by the family and the Committee to Save St. Brigid Church, Joe's memorial service was on Thursday, July 20th, 2006, 4 p.m., held inside St. Brigid Church, Van Ness & Broadway. Special thanks to Dr. Elisa Stephens and her father, Mr. Richard Stephens, for offering St. Brigid Church for Joe's service. |
Dear Friends,
Supervisor Michela Alioto-Pier and the Board of Supervisors will honor Joe Dignan at its meeting on Tuesday, July 11th. The meeting begins at 2:00 p.m. and will be held in the Legislative Chamber, Room 250 in City Hall. The exact time that the Board will honor Joe is not known. If your are available to attend, please do so.
Joe's family is planning a private memorial service. The Committee also wishes to hold a memorial for Joe once we learn of the family's plan. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
Beatriz St. John
Committee To Save St. Brigid Church
Dear Friends of St. Brigid,
We are sorry to inform you that our dear friend, Joe Dignan, Chair Pro Tem passed away on Thursday, June 29th. He was 49 years old. Joe was a founding member of the Committee to Save St. Brigid Church and worked tirelessly over the past 12 years for the cause of saving St. Brigid. Since its inception, he served as an Officer and Director. He was a passionate crusader and wonderful leader who brought great energy to the work of the Committee. He was instrumental in the present landmarking efforts. Today, he and members of our group were to meet with Supervisor Michela Alioto-Pier and the Academy of Art University regarding the landmarking of the church. We have canceled this meeting and have asked to reschedule it in the near future.
We are very grateful to Joe for all he has done for the Committee. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joe's family, especially his daughter Mary. At this time we do not know when services will be held. We will keep you posted.
Sincerely,
Beatriz St. John
The Committee to Save St. Brigid Church
"Joseph Dignan -- St. Brigid's advocate", Chronicle, 7-1-2006
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/07/01/BAG7GJNRM51.DTL
"Landmarking Saint Brigid's Church", Irish Herald, 7-2006
http://www.st-brigid.org/pdf/200607irishherald.pdf

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