The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-19
MORGAN TERMED "BEEFY RED FACED FINANCIAL BULLY, BY
 FORMER MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNOR

here. He died in the Lord fortified by the sacraments of the church. hum bly resigned to the will of Heaven, obediently submissive to the call of his Creator. Surrounded by the most favorable conditions in his home. civic and business life he, when fatal dis ease attacked him a week ago, cheer fully submitted to the will of Divine Providence. He died in the Lord be- cause he lived in the Lord.
 'T have known him for 30 years as a conscientious representative Catho ic layman. He loved his church. was proud of it. His condu-t of life was ruled by it's ordinances. was regulated by it's doctrines and practices. He loved it's sacraments and devotional functions. He was devoted to the best interests of this parish for over 30 years. He assisted it in all it's needs by large hearted generosity He rejoiced in it's progress and was deep ly interested in the advancement of the Catholic church in this diocese and over the world. The late Bishop Tier ney regarded him as representative Catholic layman and gave him mani fest evidences of his confidence and appreciation. His sterling character istics and moral worth were evidenced in his home. The home is a test or mans worth
 'tIn the humdrum. monotonous life of the home a mans character is test ed. Many who are angels of benevo- lence and amiability abroad are want ing at home. But our deceased friend was at his best in the hallowed sanct- uary of the home where he delighted to spent his vacant hours. No better testimony of this can be afforded than the eulogy expressed yesterday to me by his bereaved widow. He was an ideal husband and father. He was devoted to his wife and children. He loved children. his own and others who were attracted to him as all children are to the man of noble mind.
 '.The citizens of this city recognizing his high character chose him for posi- tions of trust in civic and business life In these avocations his judgment was respected, his conscientious views arprec' ated He was the soul of hon. esty and scrupulously exacting in de- lending the rights of others. This city is better for the life of our de- ceased friend The church in a meas ure grieves at the loss of layman of his worth, for the influence of such example is not easily measured. The church is solicitous for her children after they have passed from her Jur- isdiction. She holds them in affection ate remembrance. She offers her suI- rages for the highest and best. It IS for us to petition the Sovereign Judge and searcher of hearts to grant eter- nal rest to our deceased friend to let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace"
 At the close of the funeral services the remains were borne from the church by the pail bearers, Hon. Pat rick Kane, Robert E. hurley, pr. Edward Fitzgerald, Thomas 1allen, Frank E. Lalley, John J. Phelan. Fol lowing the bier came the family and relatives of the deceased, then the delegations of the various bodies with which the deceased had been identi- fed A lengthy cortege accompanied the remains to St. MichaePs cemetery, where Rev. Father O'Brien officiated at the committal services, assisted by Father McElroy and six other clergy men.