Marianist taught at Saint Louis in the 1960s
Marianist Brother William J. Farrell, a member of the Society of Mary who taught at Saint Louis School in Honolulu in the late 1960s, died Sept. 12, four days before his 75th birthday. He entered religious life 60 years ago.
Brother Farrell was born on Sept. 16, 1944 to John and Edna (McCarthy) Farrell.
He entered the Marianist novitiate in Santa Cruz, California in 1959. A year later he professed his first vows as a Marianist on Aug. 15, 1963, and his final vows in 1968.
Following the completion of his undergraduate studies he began teaching at Marianist schools: St. Louis School in Honolulu; Junipero Serra High School, Gardena, California; and Chaminade College Prep in West Hills, California.
He served as a class room teacher, dean of students and principal.
Brother Farrell always had a deep desire to serve the marginalized members of society. He was part of the prison ministry staff for the Diocese of San Jose and worked with Hispanic programs at St. Maria Goretti Parish. For the last 20 years he devoted himself with the Marianist missionary work in Guatemala.
Brother Farrell is survived by his brother John Farrell and niece Sally (Rowlands) Farrell and nephews John and Stephen Farrell.
His funeral was Sept. 17 at the Marianist Chapel in Cupertino. He was buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Los Altos.
Memorials may be made to the Marianist Province of the United States; 4425 West Pine Boulevard; St. Louis, MO 63108.
