THROWBACK THURSDAY

For this week’s Throwback Thursday we honor the late Reverend Anthony M. Genovese, OSA, ’70 CLAS, who students, friends, and worshipers knew better as simply “Father Mickey.” He passed away on Sunday, July 21, at St. Thomas of Villanova Monastery.

Father Mickey was a beloved member of the Villanova Community for many years. He served in many roles on Villanova’s campus, the St. Thomas of Villanova Parish, and the St. Thomas of Villanova Monastery, most recently as the beloved chaplain for the Villanova women’s basketball team.

In the photo above, Father Mickey (far right) smiles with friends at the 2012 Augustinian Province Assembly. (Photo: Andrew McKeough.)

Together with the University community, we mourn this great loss of Father Mickey, a true Villanovan who left an indelible, positive mark on everyone he met.

For a full obituary and information about funeral arrangements for Father Mickey, please visit this site. For more information about Father Mickey’s history at Villanova, please see this story on the Villanova Athletics website. 

Regina Duffy is Communication and Marketing Program Manager at Falvey Memorial Library.