"Do Widenia" Father Midura

Rev. Msgr Francis Midura will be deeply missed by many: as Pastor of St. Thomas More Church of Hauppauge, as former Pastor of St Joseph’s Church of Ronkonkoma and Our Lady of Hope Church of Carle Place, to name a few churches he has been part of; as Chaplain of Hauppauge Fire Department; as Army Colonel and Desert Storm Veteran; and the many people he came in contact with at all levels of the Diocese, government, school, and the community.

Father Midura made a difference to all that he met. Here are some words that came to mind to describe him: dedicated, funny, approachable, good listener, proud, patriotic, involved and engaging.

He was always there when you needed him, he loved his brimmed “Indiana Jones type” hat, he gave high fives and fists to children and many adults, and kept to traditions and his ethnic background of being Polish. The Borowski Family connected to him as our pastor and friend. My father and him enjoyed speaking Polish to each other and he had a unique way to bring spirit and humor to everything he did.

Father Midura will be deeply missed. Rest in peace and thank you for making a difference in many lives, including mine.

“Do Widenia” Father Midura.

(Meaning goodbye in Polish)

Paul Borowski