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Marcella Fitzpatrick Obituary


MARCELLA R. FITZPATRICK  
On Monday, March 19, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Donald F. Fitzpatrick; mother of Terri Kinkela, Katherine Lins, John A. Fitzpatrick, and Michael F. Fitzpatrick; sister-in-law of Helen Cefaratti. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m and Thursday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Daughters of America, 10 West 71st St., New York, NY 10023 or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Maryland Chapter, 10155 York Rd., Suite 101, Cockeysville, MD 21030 www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 20, 2012.

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Thomas Rowe

April 1, 2012

As my first grade teacher, she taught me so many of the most important things I know. Although it was more than 50 years ago, I can still recall her kindly manner and wisdom to this very day, and I always will.
Rest in Peace, Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

Brittany Smith

March 22, 2012

To be absent from the body
Is to be present with the Lord
The dust returns to earth
The spirit returns to God Who gave it

Rest in Peace Great Aunt Marcella.

Marilyn Billone

March 21, 2012

Dear Katherine and family,

With true sympathy, I feel your loss and pray that your love, memories, and faith help you through this sorrowful time.

Sincerely,
Marilyn Billone & family (USGS)

Patty Richey

March 21, 2012

What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch. We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye. But little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.

I'm sure my father and mother, her parents, and siblings have welcomed my aunt with open arms. She will be greatly missed.

Robert Smith

March 21, 2012

Sorry to hear her light went out. She was a extraordinary aunt and person.I'm always saddened when I loss another member of my family.

Brenda Johnson

March 21, 2012

No matter how old we are, losing a love one is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring and her wisdom live on, like a legacy of love that will always be with you. With deepest sympathy,
From USGS Paul and Brenda Johnson

wilson

March 20, 2012

Our loving Father has the power to heal your broken heart he will also give you the courage and strength to endure these very difficult times. Don't be afraid, he is with you.

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