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Constance Whelan Obituary

WHELAN, Constance Constance Mirenda Whelan, 76, of Sullivan's Island, died Sunday, April 3, 2005 at her home. Born January 28, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Gaetano Thomas and Mary (Grottola) Mirenda. Connie spent her life doing what was most important to her, loving and taking care of her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen W. Whelan, Sr. on February 11, 1993. She is survived by her two sons: Stephen W. Whelan, Jr. and his wife, Jacqueline of Charleston, SC and Michael P. Whelan and his wife, Joann of Exton, PA; two daughters: Donna W. Silagi and her husband, Paul of Tampa, FL and Lisa W. Darby and her husband, Chris of San Diego, CA; a brother: Richard Mirenda of Glassboro, NJ; a sister: Angela Graham of Clifton Heights, PA and four grandchildren: Christopher P. Whelan, Stephanie M. Whelan, Christy M. Whelan and Brandon M. Whelan; sixteen nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather from 6-8PM with the Rosary being recited at 6PM on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth Street, Charleston. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Thursday, April 7th at Stella Maris Catholic Church, Middle Street, Sullivan's Island. Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to St. John's Catholic School Scholarship Fund, 3921 St. John's Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405. Condolences may be sent via www.mcalister-smith.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 5 to Apr. 6, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Constance Whelan

9 Entries

Priscilla

March 30, 2025

Was always a sweet lady

Peri Chapar

April 13, 2005

Dear Steve (& Jackie)

I was saddened to hear of the loss of your Mother. I will keep her and your family in my prayers. May her soul rest in peace with our dear Lord.

Kathy Mcneal

April 7, 2005

Though I can't be there with all of you in person I did want you to know

that you're in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult of times. I loved your mom. She always listened. So rare today. Though we haven't been neighbors for years I did want you to know I will keep your mom and all of you in my prayers. May the peace of Jesus fill your hearts. Sincerely,Kathy Markham McNeal

ROY DEHAVEN

April 7, 2005

I am so sorry to learn of your loss. We seem to be loosing so many fine people at one time. Mrs. Whelan helped alot of people in many ways. God bless the family.

Loretta Di Gregorio

April 6, 2005

Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. You mother ment so much to me and I am glad for the time we shared together. I wish I could be there with you all right now but just know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers always.

Love, Loretta, Anthony and Emily

Bobby Gay

April 6, 2005

Dear Mike, Joann, Steve and Jackie,

Pam and I were so sorry to hear about your mom's passing this weekend. We know she fought to stay with you for quite some time simply because she loved being with her family.

Your mom and all of you are in our prayers. God Bless you.

Sincerely,

Bobby and Pam Gay

Jackie McDonald

April 5, 2005

Steve & Jackie

Sorry to hear about your mothers passing.We'll keep you and your family in our prayers.

Jackie & Colleen McDonald

Theresa Moore

April 5, 2005

Your mother befriended my mother, Lillian Stallard, at Christ Our King in 1986. They attended mass during the week and then went to breakfast. She was a great friend. Your mother was a kind and graceous lady. My thoughts and prayers.

Priscilla Stepter

April 5, 2005

My deepest sympathy in the lost of your mother., she was a sweet and a gracious lady. we worked together at catherine's back in the 80's. she will always be remember and loved., for her children,family and friends was her treasure., keep smiling

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