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Julia Gragnani Obituary
JULIA G. GRAGNANI
On Monday, January 3, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Otto J. Gragnani; mother of Patricia (John) Parker, Peter (Patti) Gragnani and Julie (Lou) Brink; grandmother of Cindy (Troy), Elizabeth, Karen, Lauren, Debbie and Tommy (Cruz); great-grandmother of Christian. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Friday, January 7, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Janet Rotter
January 24, 2011
Dear Patty, Pete and Julie,
I just learned today from my mother about your Mom.
Patty, during our childhood I have many happy memories of times spent in your home with your Mom who was one of the warmest, most loving mothers any child could hope for.
I know you will miss her but hope that you will find joy and comfort in her memory. I know I will.
She was a blessing to us all.
Will my deepest sympathy,
Janet Collins Rotter
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January 11, 2011
We have wonderful memories of your kind mother. She was very devoted and will be missed greatly by all in the old neighborhood.
Our Deepest Sympathies,
The Zammarella Family
Bill Thomas
January 8, 2011
Julie:
May you and the rest of the family receive Grace and Peace during this time of loss.
Frank Ward
January 5, 2011
To the Gragnani children, Patricia, Peter and Julie:
I have not seen you in so many years that I would be surprised if you even remember me, but I grew up around the corner from you on Adams Drive. I am so sorry to hear that your beloved mother has passed away. What can you say about the nicest, kindest person that you ever met?
Back when we were kids, none of our families had any money, but when I had nothing, do you know who used to give me some money so I could buy something from the ice cream man? Your incandescently wonderful mother—Julia Gragnani. Your mother always treated all the children in the neighborhood as though they were her own children. We were all so incredibly lucky to grow up on the same block with the great Gragnani family.
The American Indians believe that you never really die as long as somebody remembers you, and Patricia, Peter and Julie, your mother will live forever in the hearts of everyone who was lucky enough to know her.
Frank Ward
Jim & Colleen Sniezek
January 5, 2011
Dear Julia, You have left us with wonderful memories, memories of a true lady in every sense of the word. You were always a ray of sunshine, a thoughtful and compassionate friend. We are grateful that we could call you our friend. Our heartfelt sympathies to your loved ones. They were blessed to be able to call you 'Mom'.
With our love, Colleen and Jim
Barbie McMahon
January 5, 2011
So sorry to hear about Mrs. G's passing. You all are in out thoughts and prayers during this difficult and sad time. May all your wonderful memories help to heal your heavy hearts. The McMahon's
January 5, 2011
So very sorry to hear of Mama G's passing. I can't remember a swim meet at OM where she wasn't there.
The Kyber Family
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