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Michael DeGraba Obituary
MICHAEL E. DeGRABA (Age 86)
On Saturday, January 8, 2011, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Lucille C. DeGraba; father of Michael J. DeGraba, Patrick J. DeGraba (Susanne), Thomas J. DeGraba (Carol), and Lucille Ann DeGraba-Brown (Arthur); brother of Gloria Pupa and Elizabeth DeGraba of Pittston, PA. Grandfather of Katharine, Zachary, Maria, Olivia, Thomas, Nicholas and Frank. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, January 14, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 12 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Penny and Barry Cauffiel
January 14, 2011
Lucille and family,
I was shocked to hear the sad news. I grew up with the family, still live in the neighborhood and will miss seeing him walk with Lucille and stopping by to say hello to my dog. He will be missed. Our thought and prayers are with you all!
Susan & John Loyd
January 14, 2011
Lucille,
I stumbled upon your father's obituary in the paper. I lost my dad on Dec 31, so I am especially sorry for your loss. Hold tight to the wonderful memories. Thoughts and prayers and big hugs to you and Art.
Milton & Joan Benden
January 13, 2011
We want to express our deepest sympathy to the entire family for your loss. God will give you the strength to get through this and hold those special memories dear to your heart.
Love and Prayers,
Milton and Joan Benden
Mary Ann Siller
January 13, 2011
Dear Family, We are saddened to hear of the news. Mike lived a full life surrounded by his family enjoying the simple things in life. His grandchildren will remember him and cherish his memory.
Lucille, his darling wife, you were a constant provider of love and kindness. Dear Lucille Claire our prayers are with you.
Mike gave so much to his country....we can't forget his role in WWII and in Normandy.
Mary Alice Parmley, David and I send our heartfelt love and prayers to you dear cousins.........
Melissa & Nick Adams
January 13, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the DeGraba family. He was a wonderful guy who lived a full life surrounded by great people!
Pamela Eaton
January 13, 2011
I am so very sorry for your loss. It has to be a terrible feeling to know you will never look at your dad again but it also has to be a relief that he will not be suffering and is in heaven with his family again. Life goes on and for him it will be another adventure in the novel of his life. My prayers to all of you in this time and hope that you will have some comfort from each other and people who love you! Pamela Eaton (friend of Lucille and Art)
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