Brother Christian Jones, FSC, of the DENA District, passed away on March 13 at De La Salle Hall in Lincroft, NJ.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
De La Salle Hall
810 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738-1608
Viewing from 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Christian Brothers Academy
Brothers’ Residence Chapel
854 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738-1698
Viewing from 2:00 – 5:00 pm and 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Christian Brothers Academy
Brothers’ Residence Chapel
Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am
Burial at St. Gabriel’s Cemetery, Marlboro, NJ
MILESTONES:
Born Earl Joseph Jones on April 28, 1925
Died at De La Salle Hall in Lincroft, NJ, on March 13, 2010
Entered the Barrytown Juniorate on January 30, 1943, and Novitiate on June 21, 1943
Received the Religious Habit and Name, Brother Christian on September 7, 1943
Pronounced Perpetual Vows in Oakdale, NY, in 1950.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1944-1947 Washington, D.C. De La Salle College: scholasticate
1947-1948 New York, NY Sacred Heart: teacher
1948-1949 Lincolndale, NY Lincoln Hall: assistant prefect
1949-1949 New York, NY Holy Name: teacher
1949-1951 Albany, NY La Salle School: principal, assistant prefect
1951-1957 New York, NY Sacred Heart: teacher
1957-1974 Brooklyn, NY Bishop Loughlin Memorial H S: teacher
1974-2008 Lincroft, NJ Christian Brothers Academy: teacher, academic dean (1981)
2008-2010 Lincroft, NJ De La Salle Hall: retired
BRO. CHRISTIAN’S PERSONAL SHARING
Bro. Christian loved to travel. He visited the capitals of the world several times. His visit to Rome was most memorable. Bro. Christian especially cherished the Pieta. In the US he visited almost every capital. He travelled alone.
He was 32 years a math instructor at CBA, Liincroft. Bro. Christian was famous for coordinating regional math contests. He was a scheduling genuis for the courses at CBA. He had a huge following of students who would periodically visit him at De la Salle Hall. Regarding the Internet, Brother Christian would not delete his e-mails from former students–they would jam the computer. Bro. Christian felt his work reflected his dedication as a Brother.