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Thomas Stavish Obituary


THOMAS EDWARD STAVISH (Age 53)  
On Monday, December 27, 2010, of Damascus, MD. Beloved husband of Kim Stavish; father of Joshua, Zachary and Adam Stavish; son of Mary Margaret and the late Theodore J. Stavish; brother of Theodore, Jr., Brian, Michael, Matthew Stavish and Margaret Cates. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Wednesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, 520 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 or to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, 1140 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 29, 2010.

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Andy McCann

January 3, 2011

Sorry I didn't get this news earlier, I would have liked to come and pay my respects. My deepest sympathy to you, Kim, and to the kids.

December 30, 2010

Dear "Mickey",
I am sorry to see that your son has passed. It is so sad to have a child go before you. My heart goes out to his wife and children.
Take care and God bless you.
Rose Mary McAleer (nee Boteler)
Ocean Pines, Md.

Chuck Grant

December 30, 2010

My deepest sympathy to Kim and her family, and to all of the Stavish families.
I shed tears when Becky told me about Tommy. I will never forget him.

December 29, 2010

We wish to express our sympathy to Tom's wife,sons,mother,our good friend Mary,and brothers and sister. Words can not adequately convey our sorrow nor relieve your grief. However,be assured of our continuing prayers that God's love will sustain you in the days ahead and bless all of you in the future.
George and Margaret Griffin

Monique Speights

December 29, 2010

My deepest sympathy to Kim and her sons:
Joshua, Zachary and Adam, on the loss of
your husband and father. If there is anything that you need, please let me know.

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