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Patricia Murphy Obituary
PATRICIA JOAN MURPHY (Age 81)
On Saturday, December 10, 2011, of Chevy Chase, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert T. Murphy; mother of Thomas, Daniel (Mary), Mary Carol (Joseph Petrizzo), Michael (Maria) and Robert Murphy; grandmother of Brendan, Robert, Emily, Michael, Sean, Ian, Declan, Kevin, Maria and Nicholas; sister of Kathryn Argauer and Marian Michael. 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 Christ the King Church, 2301 Colston Drive, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, December 16 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Daughters of Charity, c/o Development Officer, 333 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727 or to Habitat for Humanity, 9110 Gaither Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20877.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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for Patricia Murphy
Shawn W. Orr
January 9, 2012
My family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Schwartz Craig
December 16, 2011
I know I speak for all of the Schwartz's when I send my deepest sympathies. Your mother was a great friend to my mother and to all of our family. We have very fond memories of growing up across the street from the Murphy's. May your memories give you strength and comfort.
Saulius & Carol Suziedelis
December 16, 2011
Dear Bob, We are thinking of you in this hour of loss. Wishing you and your family strength and comfort, our prayers are with you.
Saulius and Carol
Cathy Kite
December 15, 2011
To the whole Murphy Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your Mom brought so much joy to all of our lives (especially to our Mom)and we each have many fond memories of great times with her.
The Kites
Patti Polinetti Lalley
December 15, 2011
Mary, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you and your brothers at this time of sorrow.
Ron DeCesare
December 13, 2011
With both fond memories and deep sympathy, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Cranford Family
December 13, 2011
Our deepest sympathy on the lost of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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