Sister Mary Veronica Brutosky

Sister Mary Veronica was born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. She moved with her family  to Fresno, California where she graduated from San Joaquin Memorial High School. Veronica entered community in 1950. Her early years in ministry were in elementary education. She loved teaching, but her heart was in the field of art. She studied and  earned an BFA in painting and an MA in art. Sister taught high school art classes at various schools in Southern California. She  said of herself, “I attempt to create peace in my artwork and capture those moments of  contemplation and variety that happen amid our daily hectic experiences.”

In her retirement years, Veronica was involved with bringing justice to those falsely imprisoned and worked wholeheartedly on their behalf.

Veronica had a good sense of humor and a contagious laugh. She found joy in simple things and delighted in conversation with others.  May she rest in peace

She is survived by her brother Stephen Brutosky, sisters Irma Jean Hilden, Theresa Ann Delaney and Mary Michelle Sullivan, many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews.

A Church Service will be held in the Holy Cross Holy Redeemer Chapel on Saturday February 11, 2023 at 12:00 pm.  Graveside service at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City on the same day at 1:00 PM. A Service of Remembrance will be held Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 2:00 pm via Zoom. A link will be available by contacting [email protected].

Donations in memory of Sister Veronica Brutosky may be sent to:  Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, 11999 Chalon Road, Los Angeles, CA  90049.