The Reverend Harold Theriault, of Congers, NY died on November 7, 2022.
He was 89 years of age.
Fr. Theriault became a priest on May 28, 1960, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC,
and ordained by Francis Cardinal Spellman. His first assignment as a priest was
at the Holy Name Center in the Bowery. After a short time, Fr. Theriault was
assigned to the parish of St. Vincent DePaul in Manhattan, then to
St. Theresa’s Church in Briarcliff Manor, NY., followed by becoming pastor at
St. Sylvia’s Church in Tivoli, NY. Covering a total of 62 years of service to the Lord.
Fr. T was born August 6, 1933, in North Tarrytown, NY to Ernest and Berthe Sylvestre Theriault.
He was the Chaplain with the Briarcliff Manor Volunteer Fire Department, and served
the local hospitals and nursing homes.
He is survived by many cousins in the United States and Canada, as well as many longtime friends.
His funeral Mass was held on November 16, 2022, at St. Teresa of Avila Church,
Sleepy Hollow.
Interment followed at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Arrangements where under the care of John G Crawford Memorial Services LLC