Archive for May, 2019

VICTOR JOSEPH BROOKS, JR. (Age 88)  

On Sunday, May 12, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Marion Veronica Brooks; father of Carol (Ruben) Montalvo and Victor J. (Dawn) Brooks, III; grandfather of Christie Montalvo and Michael Drummond; great-grandfather of Michael Porter. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Friday, May 17 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association , National Capital Area Chapter, 8180 Greensboro Dr., Suite 400, McLean, VA 22102.

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DOROTHY MAE SLICER (Age 88)

On Saturday, May 11, 2019, of Flagler Beach, FL; formerly of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Slicer; mother of Keith Slicer, Bruce Slicer and Kevin Slicer; sister of Raymond and Barbara. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Graveside Service and Interment at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, MD, on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 1 p.m.

ANTHONY “TONY” TRIANTIS (Age 93)

On Friday, May 10, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Vassiliki (Vassi) Triantis; father of Nick Triantis (Janie) Eleni Kalogeropoulos (Ari). Maria Marmaras (Dimitrios). Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 701-A Norwood Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20905 Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 10 to 11 am, where the Funeral service will follow at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 701-A Norwood Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20905.

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Joseph Henry Easley (Age 85)

On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of Margaret  J. Easley; father of James Craig Easley, Elizabeth Ann Easley, Susan M. Brown, Tricia Easley Whearty (Andrew), and Kathleen Easley; brother of Helen Cohea, Eileen Bogdan, and Robert Edmond Easley; grandfather of  Martine Renee Perrygo, Alexander Craig Easley, Mary Elizabeth Easley Jonathan Shannon Brown, and Angel Marie Brown. He is preceded in death by his son, Eric Andrew Easley and sister, Caroline Butler. Mass of Christian Burial at  Church of The Resurrection Riderwood Chapel , 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday May 15, 2019 at 12 p.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association DC/MD/VA, 30 West Gude Drive, Suite 150, Rockville, MD 20850.

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Vivian Roberts (Age 93)

On Sunday, May 5, 2019, Mrs. Vivian Roberts, of Silver Spring, MD, departed this life to be with her heavenly Father. Wife of the late Alfred Roberts; mother of Gemma, Ingrid, Dianne, Anthony, Lana, Raymond, Floyd, Colin, and the late Joan and Kathyann; mother-in-law of Karen, Sherrianne, Lorna, Ruppert, Patrick, and the late Adrian, Lloyd and Larry; sister of the late Daphne, Germaine, Lucille and Cecile. Also, she is survived by family friend, Maureen Marshall; 22 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great grandchild to be, residing in both the United States in the Twin Island Nation of Trinidad and Tobago. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD on Monday, May 13, at 11 am. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

CATALINO CRUZ BANEZ, Jr. (Age 61)

On Tuesday, April 23, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Maria T. Banez; loving father of Katrina Banez Benny, Andrew Banez, Caitlin Banez; brother of Grace Banez Sese (Leonard). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD 20901 on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew Apostle Catholic Church, 11600 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902 on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 10 a.m. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

LINNET E. FARRELL

Linnet E. Farrell, a Panamanian born creative spirit, joined the realm of the ancestors on May 6 in Takoma Park, Maryland.  She was 97.  Her beautiful soprano voice was a part of many Seventh-Day Adventist Church choirs over the years.  Although she made her living as a bank clerk, she was known for her talents as a gifted needle and visual artist who also enjoyed entertaining.  Her mantra was that food not only had to taste good, but it also had to look inviting.  At an early age, she filled countless notebooks with lyrical poetry.  She had elegant, classic taste in her choice of clothing and loved all colors.

Mrs. Farrell was born in New Providence, Republic of Panama, to Charles Barton and Grace Witter Barton.  She spent her formative years in the city of Colon, on the Caribbean coast.  She emigrated to the United States in 1949, and the following year married Arthur T. Farrell, the love of her life.

Wherever she resided, people were drawn to her sweetness and her beautiful smile.  Linnet had a devoted fan club at churches in Brooklyn, New York, Port Charlotte, Florida, Ellenwood, Georgia, and Suburban Maryland.   She was active on many church committees even as the infirmities of age caught up with her.  She will be forever remembered and cherished for her kindness, generosity, and faithfulness.

Linnet Farrell is survived by three daughters, Betty L. Farrell, Cynthia Farrell Johnson (Stephen C. Johnson), and Anita R. Hughes (Daniel L. Hughes) and three grandchildren, Matthew A.F. Johnson, Nathaniel A. F. Johnson, Katherine Grace Hughes.  Her husband, Arthur T. Farrell preceded her in death.

MIKE G. EUBANK (Age 44)

On Saturday, May 4, 2019, after a long battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife Anne Eubank and his loving children Elizabeth and JT. Mike is also survived by his parents Mary and Dennis Crotts, sisters and a brother. Mike will be missed by his nieces and nephews who adored their Uncle Mikey. Mike loved coaching his son’s sport teams, being active in scouts with JT, fishing, hunting, playing darts, and softball. The biggest thing that brought him joy was being with his children and family. Mike was a great son, husband, brother, father, uncle, son-in-law, and friend who would be there and do anything for anyone. Mike will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking), Thursday, May 9, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Friday, May 10, at 1 p.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to support educational funds for Elizabeth and JT.

Dr. Wenifredo Nada Iglesia (Age 87)

On Friday, May 03, 2019, of Chevy Chase, MD.  Physician and surgeon and Beloved husband of Margaret Resos Iglesia for 56 loving years; father of Robert Alan, Cheryl Bernadette, Lori Wynne and Gregory Wayne; father-in-law of Jonathan Lessin; grandfather of Julie Anna Lessin, Brittany Nicole Lessin, Angelica Margaret Iglesia, Alexandra Bernadette Iglesia, and Audrey Isabella Iglesia ;  brother of Teresita Novicio.  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), Monday, May 13, from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm and at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 5949 Western Ave. NW, Washington, DC, 20015 on Tuesday, May 14, from 10:30 – 11 am where Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 am, and Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made payable to the Davis Phinney Foundation to support Parkinson research www.davisphinneyfoundation.org.

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Emmanuel Dimitrios Piskapas (Age 60)

On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, of Olney, MD. Beloved husband for 35 years of Rose Walsh Piskapas; son of Despina and the late Dimitrios Emmanuel Piskapas; father of Dimitri Emmanuel Piskapas (Alexandra) and Gregory James Piskapas (Colleen Piskapas); brother of Gregory Piskapas (Eleni) and Nina Vergotis (Dimitri).  He 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), Monday, May 6,  from 7 to 9 PM, with prayers at 7 PM.  Funeral Service at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 701-A Norwood Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 11 AM. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 7500 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 300,Greenbelt, MD  20770.

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Eleanore Jean Koztoski (Age 89)

On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of  the late Chester Koztoski; mother of Doug Koztoski and late David Koztoski.  Also survived by her siblings Patricia Hensel and Joseph Lukasik. Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, May 6, 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 Tuesday, May 7, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, P.O. Box 418629, Boston, MA 02241.