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| Brother Daniel L. Gridley, O.S.A. (1937 - 2004) |
| Posted by TomCleary |
2007-05-20 |
Brother Daniel L. Gridley, O.S.A., 66, entered eternal live March 22, 2004, following a hospitalization of more than two months. He was being treated for heart problems.
Daniel Lawrence Gridley was born October 21, 1937 in Evergreen Park, Illinois to Jackson H. and Margaret E. (Smith) Gridley. He was Baptized May 8, 1938 at St. Cajetan Catholic Church, Chicago, Illinois. He received the Sacrament of Confirmation June 5, 1949 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Homewood, Illinois.
After graduating from St. Joseph Elementary School, Homewood, in 1952, Dan enrolled in Mendel Catholic High School, Chicago, where he studied for two years. He then transferred to St. Edward High School, Elgin, Illinois, where he completed his high school studies, earning his diploma in 1956.
Dan entered the formation program for Augustinian Brothers, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, in September, 1956. He was received into the Augustinian Novitiate, Oconomowoc, September 3, 1959. He professed Simple (temporary) Vows in the Order of St. Augustine September 4, 1960, and Solemn (permanent) Vows September 3, 1963.
While working full-time, Bro. Dan began collegiate studies at Malcolm X College, Chicago, in 1972, earning an A.A.S. in 1976. He continued his studies at Chicago State University, Chicago, where he received a B.A. in Business Management in 1980. He studied Clinical Pastoral Education at the University of Chicago Hospitals from 1984 to 1986.
Bro. Dan had three distinct careers. He first worked in maintenance and housekeeping at St. Joseph Mission House, Fort Wayne, Indiana, from 1960 to 1962, at Mendel Monastery, Chicago, from 1962 to 1965, and at Augustinian Academy, St. Louis, Missouri in 1965 and 1966.
While at Augustinian Academy, he began to work in food service, his second career. He worked in the school cafeteria there. He was transferred to St. Rita High School, Chicago, in 1966, and joined the cafeteria staff. In 1968 he was named Manager of the St. Rita cafeteria. He became Manager of the cafeteria at Mendel Catholic High School, Chicago, in 1981. Two years later, in 1983, Bro. Dan was named District Manager, overseeing the food service operations of several Chicago area Catholic Schools.
After leaving food service work in 1984, Bro. Dan entered his Clinical Pastoral Education program. Upon completing Clinical Pastoral Education in 1986, he began his third career, that of Hospital Chaplain. While continuing to reside at Mendel Monastery, Chicago, he became part of the pastoral care staff at Palos Community Hospital, Palos Heights, Illinois where he continued to serve until his final illness.
Bro. Dan obtained his chaplain's certification from the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, and was a clinical member of the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education.
He relocated to Blessed William Monastery, Chicago, in 1988, and was assigned de familia to St. Nicholas of Tolentine Monastery, Olympia Fields, Illinois, in 2000.
In January, 2004 Bro. Dan became seriously ill. He was hospitalized and underwent heart surgery, but never regained his health. He died March 22, 2004 at Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Bro. Dan is remembered for his kindness and willingness to help in any way. He was a good listener and a solid support for his fellow friars as well as for those to whom he ministered at Palos Hospital. He was enthusiastic about his work as Chaplain. He was highly respected as a Chaplain, and was honored as top employee of Palos Community Hospital by vote of the hospital staff. In spite of the many medical problems that faced him throughout his life, he maintained a positive, cheerful and faith-filled outlook. His family knew him as a loving brother and uncle.
Bro. Dan willed his body for scientific research. A memorial Mass was celebrated April 3, 2004.
Memorial gifts may be made to Augustinian Guild, Tolentine Center, 20300 Governors Hwy., Olympia Fields, IL 60461-1081.
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| 2009-02-20 20:18 - dustykr | I had a brother, William Edward Dust, who spent time in the seminary with Brother Danial, whom I also knew. My brother "Bill" as I always knew him, passed away in 2008, just short of his birthday. Rest in peace dear Brothers.
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