Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1896-03-20
SUDDEN DEATH or AMBROSE
z. FARRELL, AT LOPEZ
A Useful Life Sadly Ended.
Generous, Sympathetic, Pasraotfc'
Beloved by ALI.

A Useful Life Sadly Ended.
| Generous, Sympathetic, Patriotic
Beloved by ALI.
On Thursday last at 3 a. M, Am
brose r. Farrell of Lopez, was sud-
denly stricken with heart trouble
and survived but few moments.
Not the slightest warning preceded
the final summons and this death
was terrible shock to his devoted
family as we'll as to the entire CONS
munity. Spending the previous
evening in the company of his family
and friends, he seemed unusually
buoyant, little dreaming that the
Angel of Death even then lowered
DER him waiting for the signal to
strike the fatal blow. Sad and un-
timely as seems his end, yet for the
consolation of his bereved family and
friends comes homo with assuaglng
force the conviction of the purity
and integrity of his life; for
GLOW long we live, not years but actions
TELL
That man lives twice, who lives the first
life well v
Born in Dushore, Pa, about AZ
years ago of Celtic parents he early
learned the sacred lessons OF Catholic
piety-lessons that he faithfully and
perserveringly practiced. 1t was
there too that he learned the story
Of the oppression of his ancestors
a story that fred his young and
noble heart with a determination to
always assist and sympathize with
the distressed and oppressed OF every
creed, u resolution that he carried
out and that marked him as generous
patriotic and brave.
In the public schools he laid the
corner stone of his education, upon
which by observation, wide and
varied reading, he placed the super
structure such as all self made men
erect.
Early iu life he embarked in the
lumber industry and afterwards
became identified with mining busis
ness. BY assidlous labor and frugal
economy he accumulated consider
able money. In 1889 he and Mr..
Jerry Deegan embarked in the hotel
business at Lopez, where they cons
Quoted model bostlery.
During all these years he was ever
identified with any move that might
prove conducive to the best interest
Of the community, and in recognition
of his valued services he was selected
to fill many offices OF responsible
trust. In politics he was a member
Of the Democracy and was a recog~
nized leader Of his party, being sent
to represent it at judicial, senatorial
and state conventions. In 1894 he
was placed in nomination for the
office of representative of Sullivan
county, but suffered defeat in the
memorable disaster that befel the
party throughout the country.
His funeral obsequics were held
at Lopez on Saturday morning,
where Rev. j. A. Enright celebrated
Il high Mass and delivered q touch.
ing eulogy. The music was render
ed by choir of eight voices aud was
of a high order. At the otfertory,
"a Message from the Sacred Heart"
was feelingly rendered.
The floral tributes were many
that the gift OF Hon, B. ". Jennings
an anchor in tie lilies of the valley,
being especially beautiful
After the services the remains were
borne TO Dushore where they were
inferred in St. Basil's cemetery in
the presence of sorrowing hundreds.
Patrick Martin was funeral cons
conductor; the pall-bearers were:
James Connor, John Daley, James
Mahar, Edward Donegan, Michael
Rouse and Chas. Smith.
20 his bereaved wife and family
goes forth the heartfelt sympathy
of the entire community, and to his
God fervent prayer for his eternal
repose.
80 grave where is thy victory Oh, death
where is thy sting
His noble spirit conquors thee and to its
God takes wing.
To mingle in communion sweet with the
angelic blest,
To share their joys, their peace, their love
to know eternal rest. xx