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JOSEPH GEMMELL Obituary
JOSEPH PATRICK GEMMELL
On Thursday, December 13, 2012, of Washington, DC. Beloved husband of Betty Bryant; father of Mary Jo Lamborn, Joseph Gemmell, III and Paul Gemmell; grandfather of Lori Dryman, Larry Seek, Jr., Nicole Lamborn, Sidney, Tyler and Taylor Gemmell; great-grandfather of Addison Dryman and Sophie Ann Seek. Preceded in death by daughter, Lisa Seek. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1725 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC on Wednesday, December 19 at 11:30 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Family Life Services, 305 E. Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 or Catholic Relief Services, 228 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, MD 21201.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH GEMMELL
Sister Mary Ellen Gemmell
December 9, 2023
Many memories emerge of my brother Joe whose concern for our country stands out in my mind as something he would be focusing on today. Joe cared about people and worked hard in Washington, DC to find ways to relieve their suffering through programs available. Thank you, Joe, for all you did to help others.
Marisa Reilly
December 10, 2020
Fresh Christmas Trees always remind me of Joe. Peace and health to the world.
Marisa Reilly
December 9, 2019
Missing you this season, remembering the fresh cut Christmas Trees and the Monkey Wine!
December 31, 2012
Joe, My thoughts and prayers go to youand your family and friends. Give Mom and Lisa a big hug from all of us. Say hello to Dad, Bernie, Jack, and all other deceased relatives.
Love,
Anne
December 21, 2012
We will dearly miss our wonderful friend, Joe. We will never forget his generous and deep love for his family and friends. May God give peace and comfort to Betty, his children, and his large, extended family.
Mark,Natalie,Michelle Heinitz and Liz Murphy
Merilyn Johnson
December 18, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jitka Cinibulk
December 18, 2012
Our condolences to the whole family. Difficult always and especially a tthis time of the year. Our sincere prayers go to you all brothers and sisters.
Sister Mary Ellen Gemmell, CSFN
December 18, 2012
My condolences to Betty, Mary Jo Lamborn, Joe, Paul Gemmell, Lori, Larry Seek,Nicole,Sidney, Tyler and Taylor; Addison and Sophie Ann. In addition, my condolences to all relatives and friends! With my daily prayers,
Joe's sister, the Sister,
Sister Mary Ellen Gemmell, CSFN
You are remembered in my prayers.
Thomas Bethel
December 17, 2012
I was saddened by the news of Joe's passing. Joe was a kind and thoughful man. He will be missed by his many friends and loved ones. My sympathy to his family and loved ones.
Tom Bethel
AMO
Char Simmons
December 17, 2012
Joe would do anything for anyone at any time that he could. He was a special, easy going, kind hearted individual and a very good friend. I will miss him a lot. My heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
December 16, 2012
Joe you will be missed dearly.Mark and Margie Bryant Jasper,Ga.
December 16, 2012
I was so sad to hear about Joe, what a great guy, and boy , did he love his golf, miss ya, Joe
December 16, 2012
I was deeply saddened to read in the obituaries of Joe's death. We were classmates at Cass Twp. High. My husband and I made a trip to visit him in DC where he gave us a tour and we had dinner together. I looked forward to him coming "back home" to attend the Cass Reunions. He always had a very cheery greeting for everyone. May comfort come to his loved ones knowing that Joe was well-liked and will be missed by many.
With sympathy and fond memories,
Yvonne (Eichenberg) Murphy and Husband Richard Murphy
Bob & Kathy Gemmell
December 16, 2012
Thanks for everything! Including the "Monkey Wine".
Diana, Mike and Alissa Tarr
December 15, 2012
Joe was a big man in every sense of the word. He had a big laugh, a big love of life and an even bigger heart. We will miss him dearly.
Mary Jo Lamborn
December 15, 2012
Dad, We can't believe your no longer with us however, you will never be forgotten. Thank you for all your love and support and say hi to Lisa as well as all of our love ones who have already past. Life will never be the same without you dad and we'll miss you forever...from your Loving Daughter and Granddaughter Nicole!
Diane Williams
December 15, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Joe passing. Joe was my neighbor from across the street. I was not aware of his passing until today. I was so shocked. I use to tease Joe about golfing I would ask him if he could beat Tiger and he would just burst out laughing. I will miss you Joe. I will miss our conversations and your laughter. May your family stay strong and may you rest in peace.
December 15, 2012
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Gemmell. I wish to express my sympathy over loss of your dear love one.
December 15, 2012
You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for your family during this challenging time; and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again in Paradise. John 17:3
Jim Churchill
December 15, 2012
Joe was a great friend with whom I was able to share an occasional drink and some KENO with. I was lucky enough to visit with him a day or two ago and share some thoughts and laughs. I met Joe through group of Capitol Hill people of wide interests who no doubt will also miss the wonderful company was to be with anywhere. His kindness, caring and goodness was not worn as a badge; he simply lived that way and we are all fortunate to have spent what time we had with him. My condolences to his family, colleagues and our mutual friends.
December 15, 2012
Joe, a true friend who enjoyed life to the fullest. I'll never forget all the golf we played and everyone was brought to their knees. Then there were the parties and dinners afterwards. Life is good and you will be missed my friend. Love you and God bless you.
Artie Trollinger, Boca Raton, Florida
Marisa Reilly
December 15, 2012
Joe will be so missed, by so many. His vitality will live in all of us. My heart felt sympathy to his family and close friends. Peace be with you.
Joe Westner
December 15, 2012
Joe, thank you for your service to our country. You will be greatly missed. Rest well soldier and dear friend.
December 15, 2012
To my very special brother, I'll miss you terribly. We looked forward to your visits in Florida. So sorry I won't be able to attend the funeral services due to Tom's surgical set backs. Know that my heart is with all of my family.
Catherine B. Volkmann
Aggie & Joe Shellhammer
December 15, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family and friends. You will be missed. Love ya.
David and Diane Ramage
December 15, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss and saddened by the loss of a dear friend. We extend heartfelt sympathy to all of Joe's family
Molly Singerling
December 15, 2012
I will never forget Joe's willingness to help our family. If it hadn't been for Joe I would have never been able to devote the time I did to my aging Mother ~ he would happily pick up my daughters' from school and get them to where ever they needed to go. He would have simply doneanything for us. I was so fortunate to call him my friend.
December 15, 2012
Joe was a proud son of Pottsville always, and a good man whom I was fortunate to know all of my life. Joe, we miss you!
Theana Yatron Kastens
Fairfax Station, VA
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