Sr. Dolores Procassini, O.P. Obituary (1931

Sr. Dolores Procassini, OP, a member of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell for 70 years died peacefully at St. Catherine of Siena Healthcare Center in Caldwell, NJ on March 28, 2020 at the age of 89. Sister's burial is private. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Catherine of Siena Convent Chapel, 7 Ryerson Ave. (Mount Saint Dominic) Caldwell at a later date. Sr. Dolores exemplified simplicity of life and unending gratitude learned from her parents, Nicholas and Angeline (Forte) Procassini. Sister entered the Dominican Sisters of Caldwell on September 8, 1950, received the Dominican habit on April 14, 1951, made first profession on April 19, 1952, and final profession on April 19, 1958. Sister earned her BS in Social Studies and English from Caldwell University, an MA in Spanish from Notre Dame University, IN and an MA in Pastoral Ministry and Spirituality from St. Michael College, VT. In her ministry as teacher, pastoral associate and program supervisor, Sister Dolores brought the message of God's never-failing love to countless children and adults. Sister was a devoted teacher at St. Mary's in Rutherford, St. Elizabeth's in Linden, Holy Spirit in Asbury Park, St. Catherine's in Elizabeth, St. John the Apostle in Clark, St. Dominic Academy in Jersey City, Mt. St. Dominic Academy in Caldwell, Bayley Ellard in Madison and Paramus Catholic in Paramus. As a pastoral associate, Sister ministered at Mt. Carmel Parish in Nutley, St. Anthony Claret Parish in Lakewood and Blessed Sacrament Parish in Bridgeport, CT. Sr. Dolores served as a program supervisor for Catholic Community Services for the Archdiocese of Newark. Sister was predeceased by her parents, Nicholas and Angeline and her sister Carol Procassini. She is survived by her siblings Dolores Plenzo, John (Debbie), Toni Sistad, Vincent (Patty), many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, members of the Westervelt family and her loving Sisters of St. Dominic. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Sisters of St. Dominic, One Ryerson Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 would be appreciated. Condolences may be left at www.proutfuneralhome.com.