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John Hardy Obituary


  
JOHN FRANCIS HARDY (Age 95)  
On Tuesday, January 25, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Alberta K. Hardy; father of Janet G. and John F. Hardy, III. World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. Recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment St. John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 807 Maine Avenue, SW,Washington, DC 20024.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 27, 2011.

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Anita Harris

January 28, 2011

Janet,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Peace and blessings to you and your brother John.

Nancy Scott

January 27, 2011

Dusty,
So sorry for the loss of your father. I have been keeping tabs on him through Val. I remember well the day my dad passed away (on his birthday). That was in 1996 and it still seems like yesterday. Peace and blessings to you and your sister.
Fondly,
Nancy

Adele Hook

January 27, 2011

Janet and John - so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a such a nice guy - one of the neighborhood!

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