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ROSEMARY HERLIHY Obituary


ROSEMARY LOUGHLIN HERLIHY  
On Saturday, July 27, 2013, of Adelphi, MD. Beloved wife of the late Thomas I. Herlihy; devoted mother of Patricia Holliday, Jeremiah Herlihy, Rosemary Hoek, Thomas Herlihy, Stephen Herlihy and the late Michael Herlihy. Loving grandmother to 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Monday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, July 30, at 11 a.m. Interment Crestlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities Foundation, Archdiocese of Washington, 924 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 29, 2013.

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Lisa

July 30, 2013

I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your loved one. At this difficult time, comfort is needed. Please be assured that God truly cares for you, and He will provide the needed help for you to endure this grief.

Maria D. Solis

July 30, 2013

Stephen and family,

May the Lord give you the strength, comfort, and peace during this difficult of time. You have my deepest and sincere condolences. Staying in prayer.

Maureen Kunkel

July 30, 2013

Dear Pat & family, I was sorry to learn of your mother's passing and will keep you all in my prayers. She truly was a lovely, gracious lady with a beautiful smile. Please find comfort in knowing that she is reunited with those of her loved one who went before her.

Sylvia Parker

July 30, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. She will be missed by many, many people...her kindness and sweet spirit will never be forgotten.

Savannah LaPura

July 29, 2013

i will always miss grad mommie even thou i meet her 3 times she is such a sweet and kind person u will never meet a great person like her i love u so much grad mommie <3 <3 <3 <3

Gene Lapura

July 29, 2013

Grand Mommie has been such a great influence on our family. She is truly an example of a holy family Matriarch. We will continue to love her and pray for her peace. With much love, Gene, Kitty, Conrad, Savannah, Maria, and Cheyenne

July 29, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family, friends and prayer (Psalm 65:2) during this difficult time.

July 29, 2013

I thanked God for the opportunity to have met you. You were liked a grandmother figured to me. I will always remember that amazing spirit and smile every time I came to visit from the West Coast. I will never forget what you always told us about "Don't get Old". We will miss you so much. Thank you for been part of our lives. Tania, Christopher and Antonio Hayes.

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