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Mildred Pykosh Obituary
MILDRED PATRICIA PYKOSH "Patty" (Age 69)
On Wednesday, February 22, 2012, of Olney, MD. Beloved wife of CAPT. Henry P. Pykosh, USN (Ret.); mother of Paul J., David S. and Tony G. (Christine) Pykosh; grandmother of Jack, Justin and Nicholas Pykosh; daughter of John "Chummy" and the late Mildred "Midge" Lignelli; sister of Frank "Butch" Lignelli. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Tuesday, February 28, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Foundation for Women's Cancer, Montgomery Hospice Casey House or the Wounded Warrior Project.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.COM
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Memories and Condolences
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Betty & Norm Smith
March 2, 2012
Tony & Christine: We were sad about the passing of your Mom Pattty. We enjoyed talking to her whenever she was outside playing with Nicholas. He certainly added sparkle to her days. Because you live next door, we had the good fortune to meet her. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul Pykosh
March 1, 2012
Thank you all who have sent prayers, good wishes, flowers, phone calls, cards, donations, and who were able to attend services for my Mom. Although she battled cancer for three years, she was spiritually victorious as she kept true to her core through her last breath. Never a cry of pity, always faithful, concern for those she loved especially her angel grandsons Jack, Justin, and Nicholas, selfless courage, witty humor, infectious optimism, mercy and forgiveness, wisdom of the ages, and a legacy of lessons and love is how she lived. She believed in the qualities and dignity of the human spirit, since those endure. She rejected materialism and lived simply because she knew the flash of material things ends faster than it comes. She was a proud Patriot and wife of a Navy Captain. She was built with a strong hull and weathered many storms that would sink a lesser vessel. Crisis did not make her character, it revealed it. During her treatment at Walter Reed and Bethesda Naval Hospital, many times she heard the helicopters arriving with the wounded from the wars when she would say to the Nurses and Doctors,"I am fine, go treat the Soldiers now," That was how my Mom lived: Proud Navy Wife and Mom. I miss you and I love you. Your Proud, yet humble son, Paul
John & Cheryl Magruder
February 27, 2012
Dear Hank,Paul,David,Tony and Family: We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences. Patty was always generous, caring, and a loving person that was full of life. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. We will carry fond memories of her, and she will always remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Judith Balent Morsy
February 27, 2012
Dear Hank, children and grandchildren and Mr.John Lignilli: Your wife, mother, grandmother and daughter was a thoughful, wonderful, kind individual. I knew her from our years at St. Dominic's grade school and through our high school years. She was consistent in her kindness to her friends. You all sure were lucky to have her love and care. Patty has been, and will be in my prayers.
February 27, 2012
Dear Pykosh and Lignelli families,
My heart goes out to you all in your time of sorrow. Your many loving memories will keep Patty's spirit alive. Patty was my dear, sweet, DHS classmate and I have only good and happy memories of her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Patty during this difficult time.
Perpetual light shine upon her and may her soul rest in peace.
Joanne (Ritacco) Hunt
Fayetteville, North Carolina
James L Duda
February 26, 2012
Dear Hank and Family,
May it help you to know that we think of your loss with the deepest sympathy. It seems like yesterday when we enjoyed and participated in your wedding celebration. What a happy time that was! And followed by many years of blessings and pleasant memories!
We will cherish our thoughts of those wonderful days, and remember Patty and all of you in our prayers.
February 26, 2012
Dear Paul and family,,,so saddened to hear of your loss and my heart , thoughts and prayers go out to all...love and my deepest sympathy..
Marge Lomker
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