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WALTER DOOLEY Obituary


  
WALTER F. DOOLEY, JR.  
On Friday, February 8, 2013 of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Patricia M. Dooley; father of Michael F. (Elizabeth) Dooley, Barbara (Michael) McCabe, Brian and Kathleen Dooley. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 9601 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 on Friday, February 15, from 3 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 to 11 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jane Frances de Chantal CYO Sports Program. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 14, 2013.

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February 21, 2013

Mike and Mrs Dooley - I just learned of this - so sorry to hear -my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have many a great memory with your Dad and Mom as we were "growing Up " during the St John's days...he always knew what we were up to and had the good judgement to let us learn form our mistakes -and did it with a great smile...best to all the Dooleys DeEtte and Pat Casey and family.

February 18, 2013

Dear Pat,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Ann and Jack Gabel & family

Peg Custer

February 18, 2013

Pat, our prayers and condolences go out to the whole family. May you find that peace that passes all understanding and hold tight all the wonderful memories you have. Carolyn emailed me today, Mon., that Walter had died. Peg+ and Lee

Rita Lanigan Thomas

February 18, 2013

My deepest sympathy to you, Pat, and your family. I always loved Walter, and greatly respected his devotion to family. I'm sorry we were unable to keep up in later years, but cousin, Betty and I often spoke of you.
I do see Martha amd sister. Kate. once in awhile. Call me, if you're so inclinmed--301 589 7654.
Love, Rita Lanigan Thomas

February 15, 2013

Enjoyed sailing with Walt many years ago when we came to visit. Such a sweet man. Pat Vander Meer

February 15, 2013

Colin, Christina, Patrick & Katherine Dimond wish to express our sympathies to Mrs Dooley and Kathleen Dooley. Walter was a great role model for all the children on Belhaven Rd. May God be with him always.

February 15, 2013

We were so sorry to hear. You are all in our heartfelt thoughts and prayers. Pat, Jon, Galina, and Yulia Vander Meer

Michelle Taylor

February 15, 2013

My heartfelt sympathy to all of the immediate and extended Dooley family members. Mr. Dooley was a kind and distinguished gentleman. I consider myself fortunate to have known him and been welcomed into his home. May time and the love of family and friends help the family to overcome their loss.

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