After several months of prolonged sickness and more than 8 years of thrice weekly kidney dialysis, my friend of 37 years, Chorbishop Joseph Francis Kaddo made his transition to the Lord of Life, today at 4:30 a.m.
Joe was a Maronite priest from Troy, NY, who served as the founding pastor of two parishes, pastor of a few of a more, a former Vicar General for two Maronite bishops and the friend of many.
My love of the Eastern Church came through Joe Kaddo through our long years of friendship. Thanks be to God.
This is the final picture of the two of us on 30 December 2023, just a few hours before being admitted to the hospital.
Joe’s funeral rites will be on Sunday and Monday, 5-6 May 2024 at St. Anthony of the Desert Church, Fall River, MA. He will be laid to rest with his parents in Troy.
UPDATE: Chorbishop Joseph Francis Kaddo’s obituary is posted here.
May the Lord forgive his sins and admit him the beatific vision.
May Joe’s memory be eternal.