The Rays Family

Fr. Livius died Friday, June 22, 2007 1:30 PM in St. Joseph's Hospital, Pontiac, Michigan. He was 94 years old. May he rest peacefully in the arms of Our Lord forever!

Fr. Livy played an important part in our family for 50 plus years. He resided over many weddings and baptisms in our family and my father's funeral. This morning, Bob and I were remembering our "marriage classes" with Fr. Livy. They were quite humorous. That was over 21 years ago. In elementary school, we would have to go to church before class and I'll always remember sitting there not being able to understand much of what he was saying due to his heavy Italian accent but still being just taken in by his presence. I'm sure all of my brother's and sister's have a Fr. Livy story they could share.

PAOLI FR LIVIUS O S B Age 94 of St. Scholastica Catholic Church, entered Life Eternal on June 22, 2007. Born and educated in Italy, he made his Profession on November 1, 1931, and was Ordained July 18, 1937. He would have celebrated the 70th anniversary of his ordination this July. He became a member of the Order of St. Benedict, joining at St. Sylvester Monastery in Fabriano, Italy. He came to America and became Associate Pastor of St. Scholastica in 1938, Co-Pastor in 1960, and Pastor until his retirement in January of 2007. At that time he was the oldest active priest in the Detroit Archdiocese. During his tenure at St. Scholastica he was a prolific writer, especially his "Monks Musings" column, was dedicated to youth sports, and was founder of St. Scholastica Elementary School and Benedictine High School. He was an outstanding artist using the medium of mosaics which adorn the interior of St. Scholastica. He was a builder, organizer, and financial administrator, and was beloved to thousands through so many years of ministry, and a true Father to the St. Scholastica Parish family. He is survived by several nieces and nephews in Italy, including his nephew Fr. Ugo Paoli, O.S.B., as well as his Benedictine Community in Detroit and Oxford, and the Holy Face Monastery in Clifton, New Jersey. Transferance to St. Scholastica Church, 17320 Rosemont in Detoit, on Sunday, with public viewing 3-7 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Funeral Liturgy 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Scholastica with Rite of Commital and entombment at St. Benedict Monastery Tuesday afternoon. Arrangements entrusted to Pixley Funeral Home of Rochester. Detroit News 6/24/2007