Archive for February, 2015

LORRAINE BOVARD TORRES (Age 88)

On Saturday, February 14, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Emilio Torres. Survived by niece, Abigail Sommo (Christopher), nephews, Fred Eldridge (Karen) and Walt Eldridge IV as well as her dear friend Gene Broumas. Mrs. Torres was a devoted government servant, retiring in 1987 as Associate Director of the National Institute of Mental Health. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Western Ave. at Quesada St. NW, Washington, DC on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Friends House Retirement Community, C/O Kevin Harrington, 17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD 20860.

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LOUISE MARGARET ROGGOW (Age 89)

On Friday, February 13, 2015. Louise was born and raised on R Street in Washington, DC and lived in Hyattsville, MD for 43 years before moving to Delaware. She worked at the United Mine Workers Association for over 30 years before retiring. Beloved wife of the late Frederick J. Roggow, Jr.; mother of devoted daughter Rosemarie Roggow (Wendy Sullivan); sister-in-law of Francis Briggs. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and their families. Preceded in death by 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, February 19, 2015, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

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Jose Balmore Revelo (Age 56)

On Friday, February 13, 2015, of Washington, DC. Beloved husband of Maria C. Revelo; father of Iliana Revelo; son of Gloria Emelina Revelo; brother of Irma Revelo De Garay and her husband Alfredo. Also survived by many members of the Revelo family. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, February 20, 2015, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart, 16th Street & Park Road, NW, Washington, DC, on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 9 a.m. Interment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Washington DC.

Nelly Diaz Leigh (Age 64)

On Saturday, February 14, 2015, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of Albert G. Leigh, III; mother of Albert G. (Olga) Leigh, IV, Kristina (Franz) Rueckner, Bryan (Charlotte) Leigh. Grandmother of Karsten, Tatyana, Dyanna, Tyler, Leizel, Albert G. V., and Peter. Sister of Leticia Diaz and Pedro Diaz. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Wednesday, February 18, from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service at Collins Funeral Home on Thursday at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.

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Maureen R. Looney

On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved wife of Kevin Looney; mother of Stephen (Alison), Billy (Morgan), Bridget, Erin, Kellie and the late Brendan Looney (Amy); grandmother of Maisey and Brendan T. Looney; daughter of Doris and the late Joseph Parker; sister of Eileen Fox, Jim, Thomas, Kevin, Chris and the late Michael and Billy Parker.

Relatives and friends may call at the LT (SEAL) Brendan Looney ’99 Convocation Center, DeMatha Catholic High School, 4313 Madison Street, Hyattsville, MD, on Sunday, from 2 to 5 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 16, at 11 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Brendan Looney Scholarship Fund at DeMatha or the Brendan Looney Foundation.

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REBECCA RINI (Age 54)

Suddenly on Sunday, February 8, 2015 of Washington, Takoma Park and Brooklyn. She is survived by Lori Rini; her beloved children Lyndsay and Jacob; her parents Frances and Tony Pupillo; sister Jean and brother-in-law Bob; wonderful nieces and nephews, and her longtime companion, Michael Selleh. A celebration of her life will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD 20901 on Sunday, February 15 at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to The National Center for Transgender Equality, or K9 Navigators, LLC.

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DANIEL RICHARD O’NEILL (Age 89)

On Friday, February 6, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Ray Anne O’Neill; father of James Joseph O’Neill, Jenny Marie (Carl) Stockmeyer, Polly Frances (Sean) Cogan, John Thomas O’Neill and the late Nancy Elizabeth Allison; grandfather Cade and Richard Stockmeyer, Mary Kate Cogan, Brendan Allison and Dan O’Neill. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave and Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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ROSE THERESA LEARY (Age 97)

On Tuesday, February 10, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Born in Mahanoy Plane, PA, she moved to the Washington, DC area in the early 1940’s. Rose, who retired from United Airlines, loved to travel, and was a great reader. She is preceded in death by all ten of her siblings. Beloved aunt of Anne (Bob) Denbow, Mary Pat (Doug) Arkin, Francis (Liz) Lanigan, Margaret (Kevin) Pacious, Elizabeth (Russ) Sanford, Margaret Creveling, Teresa Leary, James (Mary) Whalen, John Deady, Theodore Deady, Francis (Gigi) Deady, Patrick (Diane) Leary, Denise (Danny) Rajnic, Joan (Jeff) Leary, Thomas (Michele) Leary, Ellen (Joe) Votta, Anne Marie Sharpe and the late Kathleen O’Boyle. She is also survived by many great-nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD on Saturday, February 14, from 12 to 12:30 p.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017.

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EDWIN F. DONOVAN, JR. (Age 57)

On Friday, February 6, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Leslie Donovan; father of Edwin F. III, Thomas C. and Lindsay M. Donovan; grandfather of Keira, Jason and Savannah; brother of Kelly, John and Robert Donovan; nephew of Jeanne Donovan. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), on Sunday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, February 15 at 11 a.m. Interment Private. Memorial contributions may be made to your local Boys and Girls Club.

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Consuelo Amanda Ponce (Age 101)

On Monday, February 9, 2015, of Chevy Chase, MD. Beloved wife of the late Virgilio A. Ponce; mother of Carmen J.  Ponce, Aida Ponce de Gonzalez, and the late Marha, Virgilio Luis, Norma, and Lydia. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, February 12, 2015, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Friday, February 13, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.

MARY M. DOLAN (Age 93)

On Sunday, February 8, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late James Edward Dolan; mother of James P. (Yasmin) Dolan, William L. (Missy) Dolan, Michael E. (Patti) Dolan and Margy (Dale) Dolan and the late Kathleen A. Dolan; grandmother of Nick, Alex, Lisa and Zoe; sister of Alice Tumulty. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, February 13, from 12 to 12:30 p.m, where Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

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E. Ethel Wilson (age 87)

On Monday February 9, 2015 Ethel Wilson, of Potomac, MD passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of the late Charles Lindburgh Wilson; mother of Charles L. Wilson, Jr. and Cynthia L. Wilson; grandmother of Hailey Savannah Wilson; and friend of Uncle Tommy Clarke.

Ethel Wilson was born in Sylva, NC on November 28, 1927. After High School, Ethel left Sylva and made the journey to Washington DC. Ethel met her future husband Charles Wilson whom she married in 1955. They fell in love and were destined to take advantage of all that Washington had to offer. Ethel enrolled in college and joined the National Security Agency where she had a successful 33 year career. In the evenings Ethel worked alongside Charles purchasing residential and commercial real estate and developing property. Together they led a rewarding life.

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. Funeral Service at Potomac United Methodist Church, 10300 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854 on Saturday, February 14 at 11 a.m. Interment Norbeck Memorial Park.

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