"Our condolences to Father Leos Family and Friends. He was a very kind and gentle person. We will miss and remember him always, especially for keeping in touch through emails and remembering our family in his prayers.
Rest in peace Father, we love you and will always keep you in our prayers.
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In loving memory of
Fr. Leo Petrimoulx, OFM, Cap.
September 21, 1935 - January 1, 2018
Fr. Leo Petrimoulx, OFM, Cap. died January 1, 2018 at the age of 82. Fr. Leo was born in Cadillac, MI on September 21, 1935, the son of Norbert and Rosanna Petrimoulx. He was invested with the Capuchin habit in 1959, perpetually professed in 1964, and ordained a priest in 1966. He was a longtime missionary in Nicaragua. Fr. Leo is survived by his siblings, Patricia Tahy, Kathleen Berry, Marilyn Hamilton (Fred), Guin Petrimoulx, Raymond Petrimoulx, Lawrence Petrimoulx, and Jim Petrimoulx (Charlene) as well as his many nieces, nephews, and Capuchin brothers with whom he lived, prayed and ministered for the past 58 years. Visitation will take place Friday, January 5, 2018 from 4-8pm with a scripture service 7:00pm at St. Bonaventure Monastery Chapel, 1740 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, MI 48207. The Funeral Mass will take place at St. Bonaventure Monastery Chapel on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 10:30am. Burial at the St. Bonaventure Monastery Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Bonaventure Monastery would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Chas. Verheyden, Inc. Light a candle and share a memory at:
www.verheyden.org
Tributes
"Father Leo welcomed me into his home for a story I did for the Monona Daily Herald about the monastery and his faith and way of life. He was an inspiration and gentle soul who lived the word of God, and made it accessible to all though his kindness and friendliness. I will always remember him and keep him in my prayers."
"Rest in Peace loyal and faithful servant! May you have a glorious reunion with family members and Capuchin Family members, especially Fr. Rupert "Rup" and Loran. Your friendship to me while in Madison, and that of Fathers, "Rup" Loran, Bill, Gus, and Lester will always be be fondly remembered."