SISTER ANGELUS HEALY, OP, formerly Virginia E. Healy, a member of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Blauvelt, NY for the past 71 years, died on December 29, 2023 in St. Martin de Porres Community. Sister Angelus was 89 years of age.
Sister Angelus was born in New York to Martin and Margaret Green Healy on October 26, 1934. She entered the Sisters of St. Dominic on February 2, 1953 from St. Pius Parish, Bronx, N.Y. Sister received the Dominican Habit on August 25, 1953, professed her first vows on August 26, 1954 and final vows on September 6, 1957.
Sister held a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Education from the College of New Rochelle, N.Y., and certification in Administration/Supervision from the State of N.Y.
Sister Angelus’ many years in ministry were in the care and education of youth. Sister began her ministry service in child care at Saint Dominic’s Home, Blauvelt, N.Y. and adult services at Catholic Center for the Blind, New York, N.Y. Her subsequent ministry was in education at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Academy, Goshen, N.Y., and Saint Pius High School and Saint Dominic School, Bronx, N.Y. Sister also served as principal at Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Mahwah, N.J., and as principal and superintendent at Lavelle School for the Blind, Bronx, N.Y. In 2006, Sister returned to Saint Dominic’s Convent, Blauvelt, N.Y., as Director of Resident Services and, in 2015, she retired from ministry due to poor health.
In addition to her religious congregation, Sister Angelus is survived by her twin sister Anna, her brother Patrick and many nieces and nephews. Sister was predeceased by her parents, Martin and Margaret Healy, her sisters Mary and Margaret, and her brothers Daniel and Martin.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend services at:
ST. DOMINIC’S CONVENT
496 WESTERN HIGHWAY, BLAUVELT, NY 10913
WAKE: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3RD, 4 to 7 PM
EVENING PRAYER: JANUARY 3RD, 6 PM
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: THURSDAY, JANUARY 4TH - 10:30 A.M.
BURIAL: ST. DOMINIC’S CONVENT CEMETRY
Arrangements have been made by Hannemann Funeral Home, Nyack, New York.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sisters of St. Dominic, Blauvelt, New York