DR. BRESEE, RECTOR AT GREENE FOR 30 YEARS, DIES AT 86

(MARCH 28, 1947)

GREENE

   Greene - Funeral services for the Rev. A. A. Bresee, 86, who died in the Greene Hospital, Friday, were held Tuesday at 2:30 from Zion Episcopal church.  The Rt. Rev. Malcolm E. Peabody, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York, officiated, assisted by the Venerable Walter M. Higley and the Rev. Hubert W. Bierck.  Interment was in Sylvan Lawn cemetery.

   Dr. Bresee was rector emeritus of Zion church where he served as pastor for about 30 years.  He is survived by one son, J. Randall Bresee of Lamesa, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Page and the Misses Dorothy and Gertrude Bresee of Greene; a brother, Chester J. Bresee of Afton and several grandchildren.

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