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CHARLES RAGAN Obituary


CHARLES ANTHONY RAGAN (Age 97)  
On Monday, September 2, 2013, of Washington, DC. Beloved husband of the late Rita L. Ragan; father of Rita Ragan Madden; grandfather of Rita Smithdeal, Bridget Moore and Kathleen Pajcic; great-grandfather of Charlie, Johnny, and Ragan Smithdeal, Woody and Addie Moore, Patrick and Maggie Pajcic. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Duffy Center Chapel, 3630 Quesada St. NW, Washington, DC on Thursday, September 5, at 9:30 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, DC. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 4, 2013.

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Catherine Stark

August 31, 2020

Still missing this wonderful man. So glad he was able to live a long and prosperous life full of fun and laughter with family and friends.

Dick and Cass Stark

September 4, 2013

This was a man with a great spirit. We will truly miss him and remember him as a generous and loving uncle. Rest in peace Uncle Charles. The angels greeted you with great joy.

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