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Rev. Thomas F. X. Wheeler, SJ
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Rev. Thomas F. X. Wheeler, SJ

October 8, 1930 - March 17, 2022

Rev. Thomas F. X. Wheeler, SJ, 91, died at Manresa Hall, Merion Station, PA on March 17, 2022. Father was preceded in death by his parents, Francis A. and Mary H. (McNamara) Wheeler, and brother, John David. He is survived by devoted nephews, nieces, and his Jesuit brothers. Father, taught history and was assistant director of the learning development program at Gonzaga High School, Washington, D.C. (1964-91). He was later assigned to Old St. Joseph's Church in Philadelphia (1991-95) and then to the McAuley Convent in Merion Station, where he served as a much beloved infirmary chaplain (1995-2013) Visitation was held at St. Matthias Church, 128 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 on Friday, March 25, at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass followed at 10 (livestreamed at https://saintmatthias.org). There was a private burial at the Jesuit Cemetery in Wernersville, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the USA East Province, Society of Jesus, 39 E. 83rd Street, NY, NY 10028. Att. were by the Dinan Funeral Home, Phila., PA. 19130.

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Rev. Thomas F. X. Wheeler, SJ, 91, died at Manresa Hall, Merion Station, PA on March 17, 2022. Father was preceded in death by his parents, Francis A. and Mary H. (McNamara) Wheeler, and brother, John David. He is survived by devoted nephews,... View Obituary & Service Information

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