Condolences

• 09/03/2024

  Anna Marie Trantas

  I feel so fortunate to have spent time with Father Stabene last year when my sister, grandmother, and I went to stay with him and Frances, who hosted us so generously in their home. Father Stabene and my grandmother's mother, Rose, were first cousins. The time that we spent at his home was so meaningful -- I loved being around his energy, being able to attend a service he led and to be invited to do a reading during the service. What a wonderful person who seemed to breathe goodness, love, and grace. I am so grateful we spent the time we did with Father Stabene and I will always remember him with adoration and see him in my mind's eye in his kitchen singing to his birds. 🙂 Father Stabene, rest in peace. We will carry and share your memory and love.

• 09/03/2024

  Fr. Kevin S. Barrett

  JMJ Dearest Frances and Family of Fr. Edmondo, On behalf of Jerry and the Coniker Family, the Men's and Women's Catholic Corps and the Staff of the Apostolate for Family Consecration, we assure you of our heartfelt condolences and Masses and prayers for teh repose of the soul of dear Fr. Edmondo, and for your strength and consolation at his time of sorrow at his passing. What a privilege to share in the High Priesthood of the Son of God! Fr. Edmondo was a most beautiful and generous servant of the Lord, an "alter Christus" of Jesus, Our Beloved Savior! Our Masses and prayers will accompany him on his way to the embrace of the Lord he loved and served for so many years! May our dear Blessed Mother and good St. Joseph lead him to his eternal home. United with you in the love of the Holy Family, Fr. Kevin S. Barrett AFC Chaplain

• 09/03/2024

  Patti Tripodi

  Frances I'm sitting here at my computer with tears in my eyes, I'm so very sorry to hear of Fr. Stabene. I have such wonderful loving memories of Father. My mom loved him so. I have a picture of us at the alter in your little chapel on my refrigerator and smile everytime I look at it. For the people of Steub and the surrounding area he will surely be missed. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please kneel beside him and say a prayer for me from you. Times such as this that it's so hard living far away. Hugs Patti Tripodi

• 09/03/2024

  Regina (Tedeschi) Lewis

  With our deepest sympathy and prayers for a wonderful priest, and friend for many years. It is impossible to think of St. Anthony's without thinking of him too. These thoughts always brings a smile to our face. We are grateful to have known him. He will be deeply missed. Love, Rose Tedeschi & children

• 09/03/2024

  Thomas Battista

  Father Stapene in 1984 performed my grandmother Antonette Faccuito furneral services at St. Anthonys. He said "when you think of her touch your heart and No No will always be near". Thank you Father Stapene and may God be with you always. Thomas Battista Valparaiso, IN

• 09/03/2024

  Donna (Bracaglia) Fidak

  My sincere sympathy to Father Stabene's family. I will never forget the compassion he showed to our family during my late mother's and father's illnesses and deaths. He was not only our priest at St. Anthony's, but also a good family friend. He will be deeply missed.

• 09/03/2024

  Ron Pizzoferrato

  to Frances and family;my deepest sympathy on the passing of a great man and priest and teacher.He left a lasting impression on all who knew him. Perhaps the Lord needed a few things straightened out in heaven,and He called on Father Stabene...God Bless you .........Ron Pizzoferrato

• 09/03/2024

  Valerio Ciancetta

  My condolences to the family of Father Stabene. He was a wonderful priest and man. I will always remeber him for his years at Saint Anthony's. Father was a kind and gentle person who always blessed the children. Jeanette and Valerio Ciancetta

• 09/03/2024

  Bob & Sandy Yeske and family

  Dearest Frances, We were so saddened to hear of Father Stabene's passing. He was our friend, teacher, counselor, spititual advisor, and our kindly benefactor. We ould never repay his kindness, never be as wise as he was. His heart overflowed with love for us and others. He followed the path of Christ every day of his life. We thank God for him and that we were allowed to spend some time with him in this life. We will attempt to follow his example and be what he was to us. He can rest now, a blessed, well- deserved eternal rest. Our hearts, love, and prayers are with you and the family that remains. With Love and prayers always and forever, Bob, Sandy, Veronica & Joshua Yeske

• 09/03/2024

  Cathi & Lope Nieto

  Frances, I just heard the news about dear Father Stabene. All I can say is that WE LOVED HIM! No words can describe how special he was to our family when we lived in Ohio and attended Sacred Heart Church. I know he is watching over us and praying for us still. May he be richly blessed in the arms of Jesus and Mary! Love, Cathi & Lope Nieto and Family

• 09/03/2024

  Donna Ball

  Father Stabene was a very special person who was not afraid to share his ideas. May he rest in peace. Donna Ball Scared Heart Parish Hopedale

• 09/03/2024

  Sandee Melko Paoloemilio

  Father will be truly missed. He was the priest that married me and my husband many years ago. Rest in Peace.

• 09/03/2024

  john sadar

  Rev Stabene, on behalf of your friend in the CWC. my mother the late Lenora Domenick Sadar, my you be at rest with Jesus. sincerely, John Anthony Sadar

• 09/03/2024

  Mario Saggio

  I was deeply saddened to hear of Father Stabene's passing and want to offer my deepest condolences and sincere prayers. Father truly lived his faith in both word and action. My mother and father always spoke of Father in the most complimentary terms and, as I grew up, I understood why. His kindness and compassion toward our family during the best and worst of times was greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten. God bless and Rest In Peace Father. Mario Saggio

• 09/03/2024

  Domenic P. Pulice
• 09/03/2024

  Janice (Giangulio) Cox

  My sincere sympathy goes out to Father Stabene's family. To this day, I will never forget the kindness and compassion he showed toward my mother, Helen Giangulio, during her illness and death, and knowing that he truly cared about us, not only as out priest but has a true friend. He was an integral part of my childhood and adulthood. He was so happy to find out that he and my husband's grandfather shared the same last name; he was certain they were distantly related somehow. How true the saying goes that old ties really do bind. Father Stabene will be sadly missed but fondly remembered with love and appreciation.

• 09/03/2024

  Mary Ann Hranek

  Dear Frances and Family of Fr. Stabene, We will always have a deep affection for our dear Father Stabene. He was so loving and caring to us when we lost our son, Joseph, some years back. He had said many Masses for him and for our Family including our daughter, Carol who is a Sister of the Sacred Heart of Florence, Italy. He always said that she was a little Missionary to Italy. He helped me with the Italian language in his classes at Jeff Tech.so that I could speak and understand the Sisters in Florence. We will truly miss you, Father. I was in Italy when he passed away and I am so sorry I missed his Funeral. We look forward to seeing him in Heaven with our son, Joseph and my husband who preceded him in death just three months ago. Rest in Peace, Father. Keep the light on for us. We love you!..Frances, God Bless you for all you did to help Father in his home. Mary Ann Hranek and Family

• 09/03/2024

  Teresa Quattrone Facini

  Dear Family of Fr. Stabene, I am so sorry for your loss. Father was a very special priest and endearing to all. He was a very special person and was a great help to my mother Rina Quattrone for many years when she lived in Steubenville. Mom kept in touch with him even after she moved. My prayers are with you and yours. Our condolences.