The front page story in the Servicemen's News from February 1945 eulogized the pastor of Amsterdam's Mount Carmel Church, Reverend John Reidy, who died that month. Father Reidy was remembered for his judgment and advice during his 16 years as pastor. He also was a Brooklyn Dodgers fan.

"The body lay in state at Mt. Carmel Church where an honor guard chosen from the many societies of the church kept vigil," wrote the News. The priest was buried at St. Agnes Cemetery in Cohoes and Reverend Harold McKeon, at least temporarily, was handling spiritual duties at Mt. Carmel.

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