Priests in the 1950s

During the 1950s, both Fr. Rabbitt and Fr. Buck served at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish under Msgr. Long.  Later, they each went on to become pastors in the Chicagoland area.

Rev. Francis J. Buck, 70, a priest for 45 years, died Saturday in Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge.  For 22 years, until his retirement last month, Father Buck was pastor of Our Lady of Hope Catholic church, 9711 W. Devon Av., Rosemont.  He is survived by a brother, Gerald.  Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel at Our Lady of Hope.
Chicago Tribune, September 9, 1979, page B21

Rev. Patrick J. Rabbitt, August 28, 1978, pastor of St. Francis de Sales Church, dear son of the late Patrick and Delia; beloved brother of Mary E.  To lie in state Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Church, 102d and S. Ewing, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.  Mass of the Resurrection Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  Please omit flowers.  768-0632.
Chicago Tribune, August 30, 1978, page B7

Memorial Cards courtesy: Elaine McIntyre Beaudoin, Class of 1960