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THOMAS ENGLISH Obituary


THOMAS J. ENGLISH, SR.  
On Wednesday, January 23, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Anne Marie Jordan English; father of Sharon English, MaryAlice "Mimi" (Mark) Pacious, Patrick (Jill) English, Thomas (Julie) English Jr., and Maureen (Matt) Hudren. Also survived by 16 grandchildren. A DC native son who developed his love of baseball and football on the flats of the Anacostia River; an Eastern High School Graduate class of 45; drafted in the Army upon graduation and serving in the Canal Zone playing baseball; using his GI bill graduated George Washington University as an accountant. Hired by the Eisenhower Administration, beginning a 25 year career as a White House accountant and Special Assistant to six Presidents. His most important life-long service was to the Knights of Columbus and The American Legion. Being an avid ball player, he competed in the Maryland Senior Olympics until he was 80, enjoying camaraderie and competition. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Monday, January 28, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Catholic Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Rockville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 25, 2013.

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Anita Nearhoof

January 28, 2013

To the entire family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I worked with Tom for many years. He was "one of a kind" and will truly be missed.

January 28, 2013

Frank and Marian so loved your parents and were honored to be so welcomed yesterday at the wake. They both remember so many happy times with Tom and Ann Marie. Their first apartment, having their children and moving to Rockville to raise their families. Marian reminded me that Anne Marie's mother gave her wedding shower and helped with her wedding. Your parents were wonderful, caring people who will be missed. God bless you as you mourn their passing. Ellen & Larry Coleman

Mary Pat English Hamm

January 27, 2013

So sorry to hear about the passing on my cousin Tom. Prayers and thoughts to all his family.

Jill Coleman

January 27, 2013

Prayers for you all, Love from the Coleman Family

Jill Coleman

January 27, 2013

All of our love and prayers from the Coleman family. My mother and father-in-law, Frank and Marian Coleman, loved and enjoyed your parents/grandparents so very much, God Bless and comfort you at this sad time. Love, Jill Coleman

The Marmaras Family

January 27, 2013

We will keep the English family in our prayers during this time if grief.

January 26, 2013

We will continue to pray for the entire English family and we will miss Tom as we have missed Anne.
Love Kathie Bean Durbin

James English

January 26, 2013

We offer our prayers and thoughts at this time of sorrow. Requiescat in pace.

Marilyn, Rick & Ricky Morse

January 26, 2013

The loss of a loved one is always so hard, but please know that We will pray to God to help you during this time of sorrow.

Sheila Lumsden

January 26, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Your Dad was a wonderful person and I am so glad I was able to knw him. He made a big difference in our lives. He was the best!Love, Sheila & Angus

Terri Jordan Lantz

January 25, 2013

Thinking of all of you. Sending much love from our family.

Doug, Terri, Bridget, Tess, and Meg

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