Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-14
FATHER WHITE BURIED
Tribute to inc Dead Priest By
 His Nearest Nejghb0rS.

The funeral of the Rev William White was held at Little Falls this morning. There was large attend ance and many priests were present at the requiem mass which was sung in the church where Father White la- bored so long and well.
 The Little Falls Evening Times prints the following obituary notice about Father White, formerly of this city, who died suddenly few days ago:
 Words are inadequate to convey the feelings of the people of this community this morning when the intelligence was imparted that the Rev Father White, acting pastor of St Mary's church, had ceased to live on earth. The news, at first seeming ly incredible, when finally confirmed caused profound shock and keen sorrow on all sides. It was known among St Mary's parishioners that the beloved priest was indisposed- not since the last Sunday of the year had the lips now silept in death ad- dressed them--but it was supposed that he was suffering only from a periodical attack of kidney trouble, to which he was subject. On Thurs day, however, he was stricken with the grip, and Dr Santry, his attend. ing physician, prescribed for him twice on that day. He yielded splen- didly to the treatment prescribed and was able to leave his bed yesterday, but had to remain indoors. Last night Dr Santry visited him between g and 10 o'clock and the good priest appeared in excellent physical con- dition and chatted and joked with the doctor and Rev Father Farrell. Dr Santry left some medicine to be given during the night should the patient require it. He retired shortly after 10 o'clock and not sound was heard from his room during the night, and the occupants of the deanery remark ed this morning that Father White must have got refreshing sleep dur ing the night. Father Farrell, fol- lowing the celebration of mass went to Father Whites room shortly after 8 o'clock. Not getting any response to his knocks he opened the door. Ly- ing in bed in perfect repose lay the body of his beloved brother priest, cold in death. Only one glance suf- feed to tell the dreaded story to Fath- CT Farrell. Drs Santry, Hunt and A. 0. Douglass were summed. They gave 1t as their opinion that death was caused by heart disease, and that 1t had probably occurred five or six hours before the body was found. It is doubtful if the dead priest himself realized that the hour of dissolution had come, for the bed clothing was not disturbed, showing that death came to him quickly and painlessly.
 It was not known to Father White himself, so far as his friends knew, that he had weak heart. though foi some years past he has been a great sufferer from Bright's disease, which caused him much concern.
 The passing of this loved and able servant of God, noble man and acttv' influential and enterprising citizer has enveloped the city with deep feeling of grief and brought sense of personal loss to hundreds of homes where he had brought spiritual con solation to mitigate the sting Of death. He was a courteous gentleman of rare culture and refinement, and of such an exalting purity of character and winning gentleness of nature that 1t is safe to say he had not an enemy in the world, for everyone who knew him loved him, and will mourn his loss.
 Rev William Henry White was born in Waterbury. Conn, in 1860. his parents being of sturdy Irish stock. The members of the family were all noted for their piety and their religious zeal, and the boy Will liam early expressed desire to study for the church. This desire was grati- fled by the parents. who gave the son his preliminary education in the schools of his native city and then sent him to St Charles college. Ellicot City, Md. Later he went to St Bonayenture college, Allegany, N. Y, and completed his theological course at St Joseph's seminary, Troy, N. '. He was ordained from the lat ter institution in June, 1887. by the late Bishop McNierney of the Albany diocese. having been adopted by this diocese from the Hartford. Conn, dio- cese, because of the sacrcity of priests here.
 After his ordination Father White became assistant to Father Payton at St Francis church, Albany. Later he was transferred to St Mary's Amster- dam, as an assistant to the lamented Father McIncrow. and after a brief period in that city was sent to St Johns, Albany. as assistant to Father James NJ. Ludden. In December, 1892. he came to Little Falls as act ing pastor of St Mary's. illness hay ing incapacitated the Very Rev Dean Iudden.
 Of his work in Little Falls it seems futile to speak, since he was so well known and so warmly admired that the good he did. the masterly manner in which he conducted the affairs of St Mary's parish and his virtues of citizenship are matters of common knowledge. He was jealous. cour- ageous and wise in his ehurchly work and as a financier he was prudent and endowed with rare good judgment. His Judgment on civic matters was sought by many and it was always exercised in a manner beneficial 10 the city as a whole. The Civic Im- provement society. the Reading Room association and kindred organizations commended his earnest support, for being firm in his convictions. unwav- erfnK in his adherence to truth and justice. surely his life was a goodly and godly inheritance.
 The whole career of this goodly