Msgr. William Paul Graham

October 6, 2019

Monsignor William P. Graham, age 80, of Carneys Point, NJ died in his sleep the morning of October 6, 2019. Monsignor Graham was devoted to the priesthood for over 54 years. He was ordained May 22, 1965. He served the Camden Diocese as a teacher at Camden Catholic, Paul VI and Gloucester Catholic for 26 years overall. In 1991, he became pastor of St. John Bosco in Millville and from 1998-2010 was pastor at St. Lawrence Church in Lindenwold from where he retired. During his teaching years he was in-residence at several parishes. Monsignor Graham was a lover of the arts, especially opera, theatre, Shakespeare and the Philadelphia Orchestra. He loved people and traveling. His sermons were both poignant and instructive and often with a dash of humor. He held a special place in his heart for his four legged friend, Maggie. Let’s not forget what a Notre Dame fan he was. He is survived by his sister Sharon, his brother Tom (Lisa), sister-in-law Marge, nieces and nephews Jeff, Greg, Tina, Tom, Olivia and Ryan. He was predeceased by his mother Alice, his father William, brother John and sister Alice Marie. A viewing will be held from 9 AM to 10:30 AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Saint Gabriel the Archangel Parish, Corpus Christi Church, 369 Georgetown Road, Carneys Point, NJ 08069. Burial will be held at Saint Joseph’s Cemetery in Swedesboro, NJ. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Saint Gabriel the Archangel Parish, Corpus Christi Church, in Carneys Point or your local Catholic church in Monsignor’s memory.