February 17 2019: LAFEN, Peter Michael

Peter Michael Lafen

On Wednesday, February 13, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of Caroline L. Early; father of Katherine A. Lafen (Julien Xavier) and Masha A. Lafen;  grandfather of Theodore Xavier; brother of Thomas Lafen (Deborah).  Also survived by many other loving family and friends. Peter worked in environmental lobbying, citizen activism, and community service. He served as PTA president of every school his daughters attended. He coached each of their MSI soccer teams from age 5 to 16.  Originally from Syracuse, NY, then Pennsauken, NJ, he lived in the Washington DC area for 41 years where he enjoyed following politics, reading history, making holidays special for his family, and traveling to the Adirondacks and other places where snow could be found.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Friday, February 22, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.  A Funeral Service will be held at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 4001 17th Street NW, Washington DC, 20011 on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 12:15 p.m.   Interment at Oakland Cemetery, Adams Ave & Ramona Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124 on Monday, February 25 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the Earth or A Wider Circle.

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