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Taffere Tassew Obituary


TAFFERE DANIEL TASSEW (Age 38)  
Suddenly, on Friday, April 22, 2011, of Brooklyn, NY formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of Tassew Desta and the late Kefey Taffere; brother of Neway Mengistu, Germame Mengistu, Tsion Tassew and Benti Tassew. Also survived by numerous nephews and cousins. Funeral Service at St. Michael's Ethiopian Orthodox Revival Church, 3010 Earl Place, NE, Washington, DC, on Friday, April 29, 2011 at 10 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com   

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 26, 2011.

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Kevin Kelly

May 17, 2011

You are always in my heart brother Taffere, your friendship is always true. I wanted to grow old with you, now I will just feel your spirit throughout my time here. Thank you brother for the time you gave me. I love you forever.

Bevan Morgan

May 6, 2011

I only just found out you passed. My condolences for your family and other friends i didn't know. You are such nice guy, I am truly shocked and saddened you are now gone. Rest in peace Daniel. you'll be missed.

Rob Sanders

May 1, 2011

I'm really going to miss you brother. Went to church today to pray many times thinking about you.

April 27, 2011

For the Family of Taffere,

Please accept my sincere condolences at the loss of Taffere. I did not have the pleasure to meet this young man; but knowing his sister, Tsion, the way that I do, in my heart, I know that Taffere and his entire family are very special people. Be assured, that my prayers, for your comfort and healing are being said. May the wonderful memories of Taffere, be in your heart always. Love in Christ. Tammy Mills, Beaufort, North Carolina

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