SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rev. Robert J. LeFevre, 77, former pastor of the Church of St. Peter and a retired priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11 at his residence.
Born on April 24, 1937 in Albany. He was a son of the late Raymond G. and Agnes Mary (Meehan) LeFevre Sr. A 1955 graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy in Albany, he attended Mater Christi Seminary, Christ the King and Our Lady of Angels. He was ordained into the priesthood on May 28, 1966 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany by the late Bishop Edward J. Maginn.
Father’s assignments included serving as associate pastor at St. Margaret of Cortona in Rotterdam Junction, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Gloversville, Sacred Heart Church in Troy while also campus minister at Hudson Valley Community College and at St. Jude’s parish in Wynantskill.
In 1979, he was appointed pastor of St. John the Baptist Church in Schenectady, serving there for 16 years until 1995. Father’s final assignment began July 24, 1995, as he became the 17th pastor of the Church of St. Peter on Broadway, retiring on Oct. 1, 2005. As pastor emeritus, he remained a resident of Saratoga Springs until his passing.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by two brothers, Ernest and Michael J. LeFevre and a sister, Mary Ann (Richard) Maloy.
Survivors include two sisters, Jean (the late Alex) Fournier of Wickford, RI and Agnes (Robert) Kiley of Troy; one brother, Raymond G. (Dawn) LeFevre Jr. of Troy and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made in Father’s name to The Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373)
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
