Archive for November, 2009

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

GUERRICAGOITIA, Jose

JOSE M. GUERRICAGOITIA

On Sunday, November 15, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Gladys M. Guerricagoitia; father of Rebecca Grillet, Xabier, and Raquel Guerricagoitia. Also survived by seven grandchildren. Brother of Consuelo, Luis, and Miren Guerricagoitia, of Spain. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, November 19, 7 to 9 p.m. Interment private.

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Sunday, November 15th, 2009

MCANENY, Meghan

MEGHAN  MCANENY

On Sunday, November 15, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD.   Beloved daughter of Laurence R. McAneny II and Mary F. McAneny; sister of Bren and Grant McAneny.  Funeral Service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD,  on Wednesday, November 18, at 9 a.m.  Interment Private.


Sunday, November 15th, 2009

CAUDILL, Ernest McDonald

ERNEST MCDONALD CAUDILL (Age 89)

On Sunday, November 15, 2009, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Margaret R. Caudill. Mr. Caudill was the long time owner and operator of the Bethesda Community Store. A Graveside Service and Interment will be held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Mt. Carmel Cemetery Rd., Sunshine, MD 20833, on Friday, November 20, 2009, at 2 p.m. Those wishing to attend are asked to assemble at the cemetery at 1:45 p.m.

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Saturday, November 14th, 2009

TRILLING, Edward

EDWARD J. TRILLING, “Ebby” (Age 97)

On Saturday, November 14, 2009, of Annapolis, MD. Beloved husband of the late Eloise “Billie” Trilling; father of Debbie Trilling, Jimmy Trilling and Jan Zanelotti; grandfather of Austin, Camille, Alexandra, Grace and Laura; brother of Peggy Masi. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette”s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, November 20, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Saturday, November 14th, 2009

CHERRY, Norma

NORMA THERESA BAILIE CHERRY

On Saturday, November 14, 2009, born in the Bronx, NY, and formerly of Leisure World in Silver Spring, MD, passed away in her sleep at Brooke Grove Nursing Home at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Bailie and Marie Griffin, and her husband of 58 years, Joseph F. Cherry. She is survived by her son, Joseph F. Cherry III and his wife, Patti, of Ellicott City, MD; her daughter, Eileen Cherry Phillip and her husband, Gene, of Great Falls, VA; her granddaughter, Kimberly Cherry Jackson, her husband, Todd and her great-grandchildren, Colette and Colin, of Herndon, VA. Relatives and friends may call at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Monday, November 23, from 11:30 until 12 noon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1503 Michaels Rd., Richmond, VA 23229-4899.

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Saturday, November 14th, 2009

FLETCHER, Gretchen

GRETCHEN FLETCHER

On Saturday, November 14, 2009, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Francis Xavier Fletcher; mother of James, Paul, Martin, Stephen, Marie, and Brian Fletcher. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, New Hampshire & Larch Avenues, Takoma Park, MD on Thursday, November 19, at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, December 14 at 10 a.m. (Please assemble at the Administration Building by 9:30 a.m.) Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Sorrows Building Fund, 1006 Larch Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912.

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Friday, November 13th, 2009

RIGAKOS, Angela

ANGELA RIGAKOS

On Friday, November 13, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of George Rigakos; mother of Esta Rigakos and Christos (Joanne) Rigakos; grandmother of Yiorgos, Kiki and Themo; sister of Mike Manos, Gus Manos, Despina Economakis, Athena Strates; Evangelia McDaniel and Matina Zissimou. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 920 West 7th St., Frederick, MD 21701, on Tuesday, November 17, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church.

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Friday, November 13th, 2009

HEILMAN, Shirley

SHIRLEY I. HEILMAN

On Friday, November 13, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late L. Donald Heilman; sister of Robert MacDonald, Noel MacDonald and the late Marie Sheets, Kathleen MacDonald, Frances Harrup and Patricia Catterton. Also survived by other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill and Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD on Friday, November 20 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

NOLAN, Michael O.

MICHAEL O. NOLAN (age 78)

On Wednesday, November 11, 2009, of Annapolis, MD. Beloved husband of Helen O’Brien Nolan; father of Michael (Maureen) Nolan, Jr., Maureen (Joseph) Haynos, Eileen (George) Carbonell, Sharon (Terry) Conrad, Karen (Patrick) Hanlon and the late Catherine Nolan; grandfather of Michael III and Erin Nolan, Elizabeth, Joey and Paul Haynos, Kevin and George Carbonell, Catherine, Kelly, Colleen, Karen and Christine Conrad, Garrett and Alicia Hanlon; brother of Catherine Glancy, John Nolan, Marie Searles and the late Bernard Nolan. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 16, at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Anne Arundel Fire Safety Foundation, 1783 Forest Drive, Box 246, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

BIGELOW, Dr. John

DR. JOHN BIGELOW

On Tuesday, November 10, 2009, of Potomac, MD.  Beloved husband of Ginny Bigelow; father of Missy (Rob) Carr, Jennifer (Kevin) Urgo and Alli (Brian) Lumpkin; grandfather of Alexa, Sutter, Marissa, Rocky, Jacqueline, Ella and Grace.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2-4 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 9601 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, on Monday, November 16, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

RINALDI, Viola Marie

VIOLA MARIE RINALDI (Age 94)

On Tuesday, November 10, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Frank Rinaldi; devoted mother of the late Joseph C. Rinaldi; mother-in-law of Joan Cullen Rinaldi; loving grandmother of Frank W. Rinaldi and Laura N. Rinaldi. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Nativity Church, 6001 13th Street, N.W., Washington, DC, on Saturday, November 14, at 9:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice – Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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Monday, November 9th, 2009

FROH, Francys May

FRANCYS MAY FROH (Age 82)

On Monday, November 9, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Francys grew up on a farm near the small town of Herreid, SD. She made her career in medical technology, later married, and raised her family in Silver Spring, MD. An original soccer mom, she was dedicated to her children and grandchildren. Always kind and helpful, she will also be remembered for her outstanding cooking, green thumb, sense of style, and her warm smile. Beloved mother of Deborah, Robert, William and J.J. Froh; sister-in-law of Joan Froh. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Friends may call at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Colesville Road & Highland Dr., Silver Spring, MD on Monday, November 16 from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. with Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Saturday, November 7th, 2009

LUN, Michael John, Sr.

MICHAEL JOHN LUN, SR. (Age 90)

On Saturday, November 7, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Helen K. Lun; father of Michael John Lun, Jr. and Robert Daniel Lun. Also survived by six grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, November 10, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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Saturday, November 7th, 2009

HERNANDEZ, Rufina E. “Mama”

RUFINA E. HERNANDEZ  “Mama”

On Saturday, November 7, 2009, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Luis Blas Hernandez; mother of Luis A. and Elena E. Hernandez. Also survived by ten brothers and sisters. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Sorrows, New Hampshire & Larch Avenues, Takoma Park, MD, on Saturday, November 14, at 11 a.m. Interment in the Philippines.

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Saturday, November 7th, 2009

HUDLOW, Elizabeth A.

ELIZABETH A. HUDLOW (Age 93)

On Saturday, November 7, 2009, of Mount Airy, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert M. Hudlow; loving mother of Elizabeth Blake, William D. Teeple, Jr., and the late Lois Hudlow; sister of the late Myrtle Madison, Lilah Skinner, Norma Newnam, and Norman Reed, Jr.; dear grandmother of Kathleen Gerjets (Michael), Jeffrey Blake (Maria) and Tara Hinkle (Kevin). Also survived by six great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, November 14, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc.
500 University Blvd. West
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Phone: 301.593.9500