Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - Following a long illness, former Le Moyne College president Father Charles Beirne died Wednesday in New York City at age 71.
Father Beirne, a native of New Jersey, served as president of Le Moyne College from 2000 to 2007. He was involved in eduction since 1972 and had served at other institutions as a professor of education, dean, and academic vice president.
Father Beirne also served on the boards of directors of many Central New York organizations including the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, Metropolitan Development Association and the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce.
He is survived by two sisters, a brother and one niece.
At this time, the college says arrangements for calling hours and a funeral Mass are incomplete, but they are planning to hold a memorial service on campus this fall.
