The Society of the Friendly Sons

of Saint Patrick of Hudson County

 

 

Irish Famine Monument Memorial Fund (1845 – 1852)

 

The Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of Hudson County have started a project to erect an Irish Famine (1845 – 1852) monument.  The monument will honor those who died in the famine, as well as those who survived, emigrated to the United States and helped to build this country. 

Assistance from any individual or organization desiring to help make this monument a reality is welcomed.  The timetable for completion is the year 2010.  The intention is for the monument to be placed at Liberty State Park  overlooking the Hudson River, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, and the Central Railroad Terminal. 

 

 

The official name of the project is the

“Famine Monument Memorial Fund.” 

501c3 Non Profit Organization Federal Id #228234487

Goal Chart  

List of organizations and people that have donated already.

 

 

  

Our Goal is $40,000. as of 3-17-09 $28,000 has been raised to date.

With less than a year away, this dream will become a reality with your support.

Anyone wishing to obtain additional information or make a donation may write to:

 

            Irish Famine Monument Memorial Fund

            P.O. Box 7924

            Jersey City, New Jersey 07307

 Additionally, the Chairman of the project, Vince McHale, may be contacted as follows: 

Vince.McHale@TheSocietyoftheFriendlySonsofSaintPatrick.com

or av.mchale1@verizon.net   (609) 597-8209 or 609-661-1199

List of organizations and people that have donated already.

Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of Hudson County
Jersey City Saint Patrick's Day Parade Committee
Gretta & Vince McHale
Mike F. Donnelly
Debbie & John Boyle
John Dennis
Joe Boyle
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Hazlett
Steve Lipski
Mike Donelly
Tommy Norton
McLaughlin Funeral Home
Dan Hazlett
Kevin Coogan
Jeff Zimmerman
Clare Flannery
Brian Tarrant
John Hazlett
Bantry Boys
Margaret Taller
Kay Hattner
John McAvoy
Patrick Nester
James Casserly in Memory of his Father
Pete Brennan
Patricia Murphy
Jimmy O'Donnell in Memory of the O'Donnell Family
Bill & Sue Flannery
Daly Family in Memory of the Daly Family
Raymond
John Halinan
Frank Ashe
Maureen Flannery & Jackie Hughes
Sam Nunez
Joe & Marianne Reilly
Conrad Boylan
Ladies AOH ,Our Lady of Knock, Ocean County Div. 2
Judge Cavanaugh
Bill Gaughan
James Gallagher & Penani Associates
John Cryan Association
Connell Foley
Mike Brown
Maggie
Giblin Association
Willy McFadden
York Street Tavern
Knights of Columbus, Milburn, NJ
Michael J. Manzo
Freeholder Rivera
O'Connell's Bar
Guy from Brooklyn NY - cash sent to Joe Boyle
Karen Boylan
Fr. Mark O'Connell
Cammy O'Calaghan