PORTLAND – The Rev. John D. Civiello died Dec. 1, 2006, at St. Joseph’s Manor. He was born June 19, 1939, in Millinocket, a son of Dennis and Carmella (Primiano) Civiello. He attended Millinocket schools and was a graduate of Stearns High School. During his junior year he attended Boy’s State. He participated in football and basketball receiving All State in both sports. He graduated from MCI and St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Fr. John pursued his studies for the priesthood at St. John’s Seminary, Brighton, Mass. After ordination he served as Chaplain at Mercy Hospital, Portland; St. Mary’s parish, Bangor; St. Anne’s parish, Old Town; St. Mary’s parish, Westbrook; and the last 16 years at St. Patrick’s Parish, Portland. He was also a Chaplain for Mercy Hospital, Maine Medical Center and the Correctional Institutions, the Maine Air National Guard, Bangor; the Knights of Columbus, Westbrook; and the Northern Chapter of the Italian Heritage. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Joseph, Louis and Michael; sisters, Frances Rush, Pauline Rush and Nita Kelley. He is survived by brothers, Dr. Frank Civello of East Millinocket, Charles Civiello of Ocala, Fla.; sisters, Mary Thompson of Rocky Hill, Conn., Lillian Bolduc of Portland, Ann Ouellette of Auburn and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the Rev. Coleman O’Toole for his kindness and caring attention toward their brother John during his years at St. Patrick’s and since his retirement. They also wish to thank Dr. Jabbar Fazeli and the nurses and staffs of Seaside Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and St. Joseph’s Manor for their excellent care for Fr. John and their kindness to the family. A rite of reception will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1342 Congress St., Portland. Visitation will be held 2:30-6 p.m. at the church. A concelebrated memorial Mass will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at St. Patrick’s. There will be visiting hours 2-6 p.m., Wed-nesday, Dec. 6, at St. Martin of Tours, Millinocket, with the office of the dead to be held 5:30 p.m. A concelebrated Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at St. Martin of Tours. Burial will be at Millinocket Cemetery. Those desiring may make donations in Fr. John’s memory to The Clergy Benefit Plan-Health Program, care of The Chancery, 510 Ocean Ave., Portland, ME 04103 or The Katahdin Area Support Group, 10 Field St., Millinocket, ME 04462. Arrangements are under the care of Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, Portland.
REV. JOHN D. CIVIELLO
