Jeanne (Hoevel) Johnson
Brothers
It is with heavy hearts that we relay the sad news that Jeanne (Hoevel) Johnson the mother of one of our own Brother Knights Chad Johnson passed away peacefully on February 26th, 2026, and her soul now rests in God’s hands.
Jeanne (Hoevel) Johnson
June 3, 1949 – February 26, 2026
Jeanne Marie Johnson, age 76, of New Haven, passed away February 26, 2026, at The Cedars in Leo. Jeanne was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on June 3, 1949, to the late Elmer G. Hoevel and Louise Frances (David) Osmun. She graduated from New Haven High School and went onto college and completed an associate degree. She married Charles Clifton Johnson on August 6, 1971, in Fort Wayne and he preceded her in death on June 27, 1997.
Survivors include:
Son, Cory and Chelsea Johnson of Fort Wayne.
Daughter, Jennifer Johnson of Pompano Beach, Florida.
Son, Chad and Sonia Johnson of Brooklyn, New York.
Three grandchildren: Aysia Reeves of Pompano Beach, Florida;
Karter Johnson and Kamryn Johnson both of Fort Wayne.
Long time companion, Steve Parnin of Fort Wayne.
Sister, Roberta and Rex Allen of Muncie.
Visitation and funeral service will take place Friday, March 6, 2026, at First Baptist Church of New Haven, 1716 Werling Road, New Haven, Indiana 46774. Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM followed by a funeral service at 3:00 PM.
Burial will take place next to her husband at a later date at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Decatur, Indiana.
Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of New Haven.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of
Jeanne (Hoevel) Johnson, please visit our floral store.
Daniel Joseph MacLellan
Brothers
It is with heavy hearts that
we relay the sad news that
Daniel Joseph MacLellan
the brother of our own
Brother Knights
Thomas and Billy MacLellan
passed away peacefully
on December 5th, 2025,
and his soul now
rests in God’s hands.
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| Daniel Joseph MacLellan June 11, 1954 – December 5, 2025 A message from our Brother Tom MacLellan: It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my brother Daniel Joseph MacLellan Danny, as he was known to all, passed away quietly in his sleep last night. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you send donations in Danny’s memory to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. |
| VISITATION Friday, December 5, 2025 2PM – 4PM 7PM – 9PM Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Complimentary Valet Parking AvailableGet Directions: View Map FUNERAL MASS Saturday, December 6, 2025 10:15 AM Our Lady of Angels R.C. Church 7320 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209Get Directions: View Map |
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Brian William Byrnes
| Thomas Dongan Council Brothers It is with heavy hearts that we relay the sad news that Brian William Byrnes a dear friend of the Knights, passed away peacefully in Fort Lauderdale on November 5th, 2025, and his soul now rests in God’s hands. Brian William Byrnes November 5, 2025 Brian William Byrnes, 48, of Brooklyn, N.Y., passed away peacefully in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on November 5, 2025. He bounced into Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, for the first time on January 5, 1977. He spent his early years finessing a lifelong love for everything New York, attending Our Lady of Angels grammar school, then moving on to LaSalle Academy High School. Lowens Pharmacy became his main outpost for a while, offering him a firm anchor with the neighbors and neighborhood. He eventually served his favorite city as an 18-year employee of the N.Y. Dept. of Sanitation. Brian was a big guy, with a heart to match. He’d dress as Santa, take pictures with the Lowens locals, would turn scarlet from laughing so hard, and could crack ribs with his mighty hugs. He’d bristle if you said anything bad about his hometown teams, the Giants and the Mets. Brian honored his Irish heritage as a member of the Emerald Society and the Holy Name Society, while the Thomas Dongan Council #1251 of the Knights of Columbus also figured prominently in his life. In a more secular vein, Brian loved his cars—he’d won several car-show trophies with his dream Ford SRT-10, but his pride and joy was his cherished 95 Impala SS. Impulsive road trips made him happy, as did driving. Anywhere, anytime. Lately, though, his happy place was on the Fort Lauderdale beach, beer in hand at the tiki bar. While he never veered from his New York roots, he considered Lauderdale his home away from home. Throughout the years, he’d vacationed there annually with his best friend, Robbie Keirs, and countless other pals. Brian had hoped to retire to Lauderdale and drive the sand cleaner on the beach. That was the plan. Brian was predeceased by his parents, James and Patricia Byrnes, and his sister, Kerianne Zilberfarb (Byrnes). He is survived by his wife, Kelly, who he married in 2015; sisters Karyn (Matthew) Yucha and Megan Byrnes; and nephews and nieces Kristen, James, Dylan, Diana and Shay. His in-laws include Thomas, Kathleen, Caitlin and Meghan. He also leaves behind numerous life-long friends, neighbors and co-workers. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you send donations in Brian’s memory to the Knights of Columbus. Checks should be made out to: Thomas Dongan K of C #1251 Mail to: ATTN: Grand Knight Peter DeNicola 8122 5 Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11209. For more information, and the full obituary: Obituary | Brian Byrnes | Clavin Funeral Home VISITATION Sunday, November 16, 2025 2PM – 6PM Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Complimentary Valet Parking Available Get Directions: View Map FUNERAL MASS Monday, November 17, 2025 10:15 AM Our Lady of Angels R.C. Church 7320 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Get Directions: View Map VIVAT JESUS |
Mary Ellen Gatti
Brothers
It is with heavy hearts
that we relay the sad news that
Mary Ellen Gatti
Mother to our Brother Knight,
Jere Gatti
passed away peacefully,
and her soul now
rests in God’s hands.
Mary Ellen Gatti
SERVICE
The mass for Mary Ellen Gatti will be on
Friday, October 24 at 1pm
at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
7201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11228
VIVAT JESUS
2025-2026 Officer Installation
November 8, 2025
Brothers All!
You are cordially invited to the
2025-2026 Officer Installation
This event will take place
at the Thomas Dongan Council
at 5pm on November 8, 2025
All Officers are required to attend.
All Brothers are invited to join in the celebration.
This is a family event, so please bring
your significant others as we come
together to welcome our new Officers:
Grand Knight – Peter J DeNicola
Deputy Grand Knight -Thomas Mohan
Chancellor – Steven Kulaka
Warden – John Thomas
Recorder- Wilson Iturralde
Advocate – George Shuler
Treasurer – Richard O’Mara
Financial Secretary – Connor O’Mara
Inside Guard – Randolph Litz
Outside Guard – Daniel Ford
Trustee #1 – Chad Johnson
Trustee #2 – William Moran
Trustee #3 – Steven Gordon
The 15th Annual John J. “Big Bird” Moloney III Golf Outing
Thomas Dongan Council is Happy to Announce
The 15th Annual
John J “Big Bird” Moloney III
Golf Outing
June 27, 2025
Greetings my Brothers! Time to get to work! Golf is upon us….
Dongan Council’s Fifteenth Annual John J. “Big Bird” Moloney III Golf Outing once again looks to celebrate John’s passion for life, his love of family and friends, and his devotion to our Order’s charitable endeavors. As in years past, we seek to fund a scholarship to Cathedral Prep School & Seminary for a local student.
Our Outing this year will take place Friday, June 27th, 2025 at Dyker Beach Golf Course, with a Registration BBQ beginning at 11:30am, and a 1:00pm Shotgun Scramble Tee-off. Inclusive of the $200 per person fee will be 18 holes of golf, a cart, refreshments, prizes, the Registration BBQ and a full reception on premise starting at 7:00 pm. Can’t make golf? The reception is also available to you for only $100 per person.
We are again calling on the generosity of our members, friends, family, and sponsors to make this year’s event the most successful ever. Accordingly, Hole Sponsorships will again be available for $100 each.
It is expected that this year’s Outing will be a complete sell-out. Therefore, it is imperative that your reservations with full payment be made a.s.a.p. to secure your spot. Please use the form (download here or below) to reserve your foursomes, dinner reservations, or hole/raffle sponsorships! Please join us as we celebrate “Big Bird’s” memory, his devotion to charity, and his love of others!
On behalf of the entire Golf Committee, please accept our thanks for your consideration and support of our efforts year after year! We so look forward to seeing y’all on the 27th of June! Let’s make this one the best one yet!
God bless.
Richie O’Mara
917-769-4624
Gerard Joseph O’Mara
| Brothers It is with heavy hearts that we relay the sad news that Gerard Joseph O’Mara “Pop” our Brother Knight, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on October 5th, 2024, and his soul now rests in God’s hands.  Gerard J. O’Mara February 5, 1941 – October 5, 2024 Gerard Joseph O’Mara passed painlessly and peacefully alongside family on October 5th, 2024. A lifelong resident of Brooklyn, NY, Jerry is survived by his loving, devoted, and doting wife of 62 years, Janet (Howlett), and their heartbroken sons and daughter in laws, Richard (Maureen Donnelly) and Raymond (Ellen Snyder). Jerry was the ever proud and loving Grandfather to Connor (Erin O’Connor), Christopher (Brittany Grapstul), Deirdre, and Drew and delighted in their every success. He was the smitten Great Grandfather of Abigail Rose and absolutely glowed in her presence. He leaves behind his caring sister, Patricia and brother-in-law Kevin Murray, and is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jerry was predeceased by his parents Margaret (Duggan) and Patrick Joseph, and his sister Mary Ann and brother-in-law James Ingleterra. A graduate of Pace University with a BBA in Business, Jerry worked most of his life as a Credit Collection Officer for firms in the textile and industrial industries. He eventually migrated to medical collections before he retired and devoted his second career to monthly trips to Atlantic City with Janet for over two decades. His passions included fishing, bowling, reading, gardening, and community service. Jerry was a proud member of the 5th Avenue BID, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and was a Fourth Degree Sir Knight in the Knight of Columbus, having served over 30 years as the Treasurer of Thomas Dongan Council 1251, his beloved home Council where he and Janet made lifelong friends with countless members and their families. An avid fan of the Giants, Mets, and Notre Dame he spent most of his days in misery. But the Lord was kind, and granted his beautiful blue eyes the ability to see each of his squads win the occasional championship. His yearly pilgrimages to Newfoundland to visit Janet’s vast kin were the touchstone of his life. The indelible memories that they forged there with family were never forgotten and shaped their lives. Jerry leaves countless mourning family members back “Home.” Deeply religious, Jerry served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years and was a lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of Angels RC Church. Known widely as “Poppi” or “Pop” to the generations of admirers that came to know and respect him, Jerry’s smile and easy-going demeanor were his calling card in life. Educated, thoughtful, reflective, and analytical Jerry was never unprepared for any serious discussion. His geniality also prepared him to engage in some serious chop busting when the conditions called for it as well. He was a complete man in every sense, and will be greatly missed by all those who respected and loved him. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his memory to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Tunnel to Towers Foundation. For more information, and the full obituary: Obituary | Gerard O’Mara | Clavin Funeral Home VISITATION Tuesday, October 8, 2024 7-9 PM (*Private, Family Only) Wednesday, Ocotber 9, 2024 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Complimentary Valet Parking Available Get Directions: View Map FUNERAL MASS Thursday, October 10, 2024 10:15 AM Our Lady of Angels R.C. Church 7320 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Get Directions: View Map This Wednesday’s meeting is cancelled. All Brothers are encouraged to attend the Visitation. For those Brothers planning to attend, we will meet at the Council at 7pm and then go as a group to the wake VIVAT JESUS |
Angelo Fatheruse
Brothers
It is with heavy hearts that we relay the sad news that The Father-In-Law of our Brother Knight Steve Gorton has passed away on September 19, 2024.
Visitation was at Scarpaci Funeral Home on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 2pm – 7pm.
The Servcice was at St. Francis Cabrini RC Church on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 10am.
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Angelo, please visit our Tree Store.
GENEVIEVE HOLLORAN
3rd ANNUAL
MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024
5PM – 9PM
taking place at the
SALTY DOG BAR & RESTAURANT
7509 3RD AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11209
The 14th Annual John J “Big Bird” Moloney III Golf Outing
Thomas Dongan Council is Happy to Announce
The 14th Annual
John J “Big Bird” Moloney III
Golf Outing
June 28, 2024
Greetings my Brothers! Time to get to work! Golf is upon us….
Dongan Council’s Fourteenth Annual John J. “Big Bird” Moloney III Golf Outing once again looks to celebrate John’s passion for life, his love of family and friends, and his devotion to our Order’s charitable endeavors. As in years past, we seek to fund a scholarship to Cathedral Prep School & Seminary for a local student.
Our Outing this year will take place Friday, June 28th, 2024 at Dyker Beach Golf Course, with a Registration BBQ beginning at 11:30am, and a 1:00pm Shotgun Scramble Tee-off. Inclusive of the $200 per person fee will be 18 holes of golf, a cart, refreshments, prizes, the Registration BBQ and a full reception on premise starting at 7:00 pm. Can’t make golf? The reception is also available to you for only $100 per person.
We are again calling on the generosity of our members, friends, family, and sponsors to make this year’s event the most successful ever. Accordingly, Hole Sponsorships will again be available for $100 each.
It is expected that this year’s Outing will be a complete sell-out. Therefore, it is imperative that your reservations with full payment be made a.s.a.p. to secure your spot. Please use the form (download here) to reserve your foursomes, dinner reservations, or hole/raffle sponsorships! Please join us as we celebrate “Big Bird’s” memory, his devotion to charity, and his love of others!
On behalf of the entire Golf Committee, please accept our thanks for your consideration and support of our efforts year after year! We so look forward to seeing y’all on the 28th of June! Let’s make this one the best one yet!
God bless.
Richie O’Mara
917-769-4624
