Archive for August, 2018

Marjorie Angela Cammarota (Age 83)

Of Rockville, MD on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Beloved wife of V. Anthony Cammarota for 60 years. Devoted mother of David Cammarota, Terese Urovsky, Karen (Giuseppe) Iorio and Margery (Cary) Prokos. Loving grandmother of Tessa, Antonia, Gregory, Nicholas, Maria, Charles, Emma, Sophia, Antonio, Giacomo and Raffaele. Marjorie graduated from Boston College with a degree in education in 1956, and ultimately earned a Master’s Equivalency in 1985. She began her teaching career at high schools in Warren and Hull, MA and taught evening adult education in Salem, MA. After moving to Maryland in 1963, she was an instructor for adults in the local school systems, the government and the private sector. She taught business education at Paint Branch and Magruder High Schools in Montgomery County. After retirement in 1995, she and her husband enjoyed travelling, volunteering, playing bridge, and spending time with family. Visitation will be held at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1513 Dunster Rd, Rockville, MD 20854 Monday, September 3, 2018 from 3 to 6 PM, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 10:30 AM. Private interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 8180 Greensboro Dr., Suite 400, McLean, VA 22102.

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FELIX CARRASQUILLO LABOY (Age 76)

On Monday, August 27, 2018, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Bertha Laboy; father of Evelyn Laboy, and Tony Laboy; father-in-law of Lidia Laboy, and Melvin Rodriguez; grandfather of Angela and Anthony; son of Andres Laboy and Victoria Carrasquillo; brother of Irma, Andres, and Jose Laboy; 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, 20901 (Valet Parking), Friday, August 31, from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, 20853 on Saturday, September 1, at 11 AM. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.

MAURICIO LEONIDAS CORREA (Age 41)

On Friday, August 24, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD, originally of Quito, Ecuador.  Beloved son of Luis and Pilar Correa; loving brother of Gregory Ponce and Bismark Ponce; loving nephew of Galo Correa, Leonidas Correa, Cecilia Miranda, Kleber Correa, Angel Correa, Jose Correa, Maria Olmedo, Wilson Correa, James Correa, Willian Garcia, Anita Garcia, Gina Garcia and Elizabeth Garcia; cousins too many to count, as well as many cousins and friends back in Ecuador.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (valet parking), Wednesday, August 29, from 7 to 9 p.m.  Mass at St.  Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, 3820 Aspen Hill Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, September 1, at 4:15 p.m.

Ana Paula Domingues (Age 51)

On Sunday, August 26, 2018, of Olney, MD, originally of Lisbon, PORTUGAL. Beloved wife of Fernando Domingues; mother of Daniel Domingues; daughter of Ana Maria and the late Antonio Matos; sister of Cristina Matos; niece of Maria Diaz; cousin of Louis and Alexander Diaz, as well as many cousins back in Portugal. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, August 28, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, August 29, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Dr. JAMES KEAT  

Dr. James Keat of Silver Spring Maryland died peacefully at Holy Cross Hospital on August 19, 2018 at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife Sarah Lent Keat; sister Mary Keat of New Cumberland PA; stepdaughter Laura Lent; and nephews Erik Morris (Wendy), Keat Morris (Meloney), and Tadd Morris (Jonna). Jim held BAs from Dickinson College and Case Institute of Technology, an MA from Penn State and a PhD from MIT. In his 40 years as an aerospace engineer he worked on numerous NASA projects. After his retirement he was a popular instructor for the University of Maryland’s Legacy College. Jim was a dedicated runner who raced competitively into his 70s. Interment at George Washington Cemetery will be private with a Celebration of Life at a later date.

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MARK A. FREUND (Age 62)

On Thursday, August 23, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of the late Jack and the late Ella Freund; loving brother of Charles P. Freund and his wife, Joumana. Graveside Service and interment at Judean Memorial Gardens, 16225 Batchellors Forest Road, Olney, MD, on Monday, August 27, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to ARC of Montgomery County.

Pete Joseph Johnson (Age 98)

On Wednesday, August 22, 2018, of Wheaton, MD.  Beloved husband of the late Katherine M. Johnson; father of Peter, Stephen, Andrew, Michael, Edward, Mark and Donald Johnson, Annette Bergmann and Kathy Graninger; grandfather of Vanessa, Christine, Stephen, Jr., Peter, Christopher, Jenny, Bethany, Steven, Matthew, Tommy, Eric, Patrick, Timmy, Katherine, Kevin and Alexandra;  great-grandfather of Bradley and Scott. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, August 26, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew Apostle Church, 11600 Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, August 27, at 12:30 p.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrews Catholic Church.

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Donald Lee Groves, Sr. (Age 80)

On Thursday, August 23, 2018 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen Diane Groves; father of Donald (Veronica) Groves, Jr., Richard (Marcia) Groves, Randy (Alecia) Groves, Julie (Rico) Boswell, and Michael (Helene) Groves; father-in-law of Diana Fox; also survived by 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and his companion Rita Curtin.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Monday, August 27 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 28 at 11 a.m. Interment Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery, Crownsville, MD.

Flowers are appreciated, but if you would like to make a donation in lieu of flowers, we have set up this fund to help his grandchildren and great-grandchildren continue to realize the joy and achievement of participating in youth sports, please visit www.gofundme.com/donald-l-groves-sr-memorial-fund

BETTYE JEAN ROSS (Age 76)

On Saturday, August 18, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Lancaster, SC.  Beloved wife of the late Allen Ross; loving mother of Allen J. Ross and wife, Jill; grandmother of Nazaree, Jaylah and Aniya Ross; sister of Robert Johnson, Edward Johnson (Brenda), Joseph Johnson, the late Nannie Bell Johnson, the late Mary Helen Johnson and the late Willie Johnson. She is also survived by other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Thursday, August 23, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Service and Interment will be held in Hartsville, SC.

JUANITA ANN DiPIETRO

On August 18, we lost a beloved mother, Nana, cousin and friend; however, as we grieve our loss, we are happy that Nana is no longer suffering from any of the headaches and pain that had plagued her during the last year or so.

Even though Juanita was her given name, Nana was probably her favorite name of all.  She loved being “Nana” to her 5 grandchildren, Chris & wife Nancy, Michael, Holly, Collin and Austin and their many friends as well as her 4 young great-grandchildren, Luke, Matthew, Michael and Cayden.  Nana’s daughter, Connie and a baby Chris, lived with Nana and Pop while Connie’s husband was overseas and oh, did Nana and Pop love having their first grandchild live with them! Chris and Michael both were blessed with many years of love and laughter from Nana (and Pop)!  And as a result, they have many funny and wonderful memories about Nana to share!    Holly was (and still is) Nana’s first granddaughter and Nana was so excited to finally be able to buy little girl clothes! Holly was followed by brothers Collin and Austin and Nana loved to visit with her Virginia grandchildren either at their house and when they came to visit her!

Nana did not have a fancy college degree or a longtime job she retired from, but she had something even better: humor and love.  Her longtime job was taking care of her husband, Vito (deceased 10/90) and children, Thomas and Connie.  Over the years, countless other friends and children have also had the privilege of being cared for and loved by Nana.

Losing a loved one is never easy, but we are fortunate that we had Mom, Nana, Juanita for 85 years!  Tears are to be expected and are a part of the grieving process, but the memories will stay with us forever and because of these warm and funny memories, the pain in our hearts from our loss can be lightened.  Nana would rather be remembered with love and laughter than with tears.

The Lord’s Prayer was Nana’s favorite prayer and it is included below.  As you read it, picture Nana sitting with the Lord in heaven, reunited with Pop and Mama Josie and sharing her precious memories with everyone!

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give

us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever.

 Amen.