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WILLIAM KELLINGER Obituary


WILLIAM JOHN KELLINGER  
On Saturday, May 18, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Kathleen K. Kellinger; father of Linda Romiti (Lorenzo), Michael Kellinger (Toni), Kathy Phiel (Randy), Patrick Kellinger (Denise), Joseph Kellinger (Cindy) and Marybeth Maroulis (George); brother of Margaret Fitzgerald, Veronica Sauvain and the late Billie Kellinger. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, Sarah, Tess, Amy, Matthew, Andrew, Keith, Shaun, Evan, Timmy, Nicholas, Kate, Kelly, Jessica, Scott, Connor, Ryan, Tyler and Billy; and six great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park, MD on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Gonzaga College High School, 19 Eye St., N.W., Washington, DC 20001.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on May 20, 2013.

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June 10, 2013

With the loss of Bill the world is a place, that is worse off. Bill was a wonderful man and I will miss seeing him and wish I had had the oportunity to see him more often. It is a sad day

May 23, 2013

Our most heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mr. Kellinger. He was a true Gentleman and wonderful Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather. Family was blessed to have him in your lives as long as you did. We were proud to have known him. We are sorry we could not be there. God Bless Mr. K and all of his Family. Fondly, Pat and Joe Puck Hickey.

AJ Kelleher

May 23, 2013

My condolences to the Kellinger family. Bill was always a gentleman and always a family man. Very impressive ! I feel fortunate and proud to have known the Kellinger's for over forty years.

Julie and Jane Strickland

May 21, 2013

We are so sorry for the loss of this great man and we wish we could be there with you all. Sending lots of love.

Mary M. F ITZGERALD

May 20, 2013

Bill will be missed greatly each and every day.

May 20, 2013

Linda, Mike, Sarah, Amy and Evan and the entire Kellinger family, I am so sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences. Thinking of you Edie Plunkett Turna

Greg & Debby Sgroi

May 20, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to all of the Kellinger family. At contribution has been made to Gonzaga College H. S. in you fathers name.

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