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Frank Cirillo Obituary


FRANK ANTHONY CIRILLO (Age 94)  
On Wednesday, August 17, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Josephine R. Cirillo; father of Frank A. (Jan) Cirillo, Jr., Eileen M. (Bob) Coyne and James J. (Tina) Cirillo; grandfather of Lisa, Courtney, Michael, Megan, Erin, Angela and Joseph; great-grandfather of Chloe and Cienna; brother of Carmella Sohl and John Cirillo. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, August 22, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Loudon County Special Olympics, 215 Depot Court, SE, Leesburg, VA 20175. www.loudonspecialolympics.org.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 18, 2011.

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Lisa Sohl

September 8, 2011

Thinking of My Washington DC family today, everyday, and all those touched by this MENSCH- a loving gentle soul who will be alive forever in our hearts- in the eyes of the children he left a Heart Print on...

September 3, 2011

Frank. . . .Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your father was a true gentleman and will be in our prayers. Bob and Sherry Cook

August 22, 2011

Frank,
I was saddened for you on hearing of your father's passing from my father. May you and your family find comfort and strength in each other in the days ahead.
Bill Goodwin

August 21, 2011

Eileen,
I am sorry to hear that my Godfather has passed away. I am flooded with such wonderful memories of both he and your mother. They are both greatly missed.
Terry (Goodwin)Fincham

Mark Goodwin

August 21, 2011

Eileen,
Sorry to read about your Dad's passing he will be in our prayers.

Steve Clay

August 21, 2011

On behalf of my wife, Toni, "The Violinists" of St. Anthony's Folk Group (my younger daughter, Evelyn, and me that is!), and our dearest Stephanie who is watching over us, may you find comfort that your father is not far away, but just beyond the sunset and that one day you will see him again in Heaven!

Frank Cirillo

August 20, 2011

Dad - We love you so very much and although Jan, Lisa, Mike and I do and always will miss you terribly we know you are with our God and your beloved Josephine - our loving Mom. Please shine on us and help us especially to get through these next few days. After that, your legacy and your love from above will keep us always in Christ.

Lisa Sohl

August 19, 2011

You are in our hearts. We love you all and wish you peace in these moments. Love . always. Rob, Lisa, Trevor xo

Jane and Tony Santy

August 19, 2011

Dearest Eileen and family, Thank you for sharing "Pop Pop" with us. He enriched our lives and had a special way of wrapping each and every one of us in the warmth of his love. We will miss him dearly. May God bless all of you.

Fr. John Mudd

August 19, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Cirillo's death. May God give eternal peace.

Susan Coleman

August 19, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gina Boonshoft

August 19, 2011

Dearest Frank,
I am so blessed to have had you a part of my life. You were one of a kind! Thank you for taking me in so unconditionally. You are at peace and with so many of your loved ones. I will miss you terribly but I will also be able to celebrate you every time I visit with your wonderful family. They are quite a legacy.
Love,
Your 1st cousin once removed :-)
Gina

Jim Cirillo

August 18, 2011

God bless you dad. I will miss you, but always remember and love you and your wonderful spirit will be with me forever.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Diane Jenkins

August 18, 2011

My Uncle Frank... such a dear man. Funny, loving and caring. He touched us all with his grace. He and Aunt Jo are together again. I will miss him but always carry him in my heart. Diane

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