I just saw this obituary for Reverend Patrick Diffley. My.mother and I were parishioners of Holy Innocents Church in Brooklyn, in the 1960's and 1970's.  Father Diffley was a priest there and I remember him quite well. I was just reminiscing about Holy Innocents, and thought about him. I'm not sure if Rev. Diffley's family will still receive this note after all this time. Please know that we, and many parishioners,  were fond of him and thought he was a good priest.  Thank you, and  I send my belated condolences. 

So sorry to hear of Fr. Patrick's demise. Last met him in Percy French hotel in Strokestown, with William and Mary. 
So sad to know that they are now all gone..
May they rest in peace.

Cyril & Deirdre Mullooly,
Carrigeen, Kilglass, Co. Roscommon, Ireland.
(Just across the lake from their family home. )

Saddened to hear of cousin Patrick’s passing. May he rest in peace.. many a days rambling in Muckinagh we had when he came home to visit with Mary. RIP
The Mullooly Family, Kiltrustan. Ireland 

Requiescat in pace, Patrick. 
You were the first priest to visit our home in Holy Innocents Parish, Flatbush, Bklyn., when I was perhaps 5 years old.  The year was 1965.  I think you helped inspire my own priestly vocation many years later. 
I am a priest now in the NY Archdiocese. Perhaps your lovely family and I will be in touch. I hope so.
Prayers for your blessed, immortal soul 
—Fr. Crawford 


I remember  Father Diffley from St. Francis de Sales. I used to work in the church. A very Holy man.  My mother used to type his papers when was doing graduate work. Rest In Peace Father!

We are all saddened by the passing of our Uncle Patrick and are recalling fond memories of his visits to Ireland. He was a lovely man with a brilliant mind who always listened and enjoyed the company of others. 
God grant him peace.
From his nephews and niece in Ireland.

Con Diffley

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Rev. Patrick J. Diffley

13 August, 1931 – 8 November, 2020

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