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ALICE GESSNER Obituary
ALICE CHEN GESSNER
Alice C. Gessner, 91, passed away October 15, 2016. She was born January 3, 1925 in Shanghai, China. She received her master's degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Minnesota, worked and raised her family in Glen Ridge, NJ before retiring to Silver Spring, MD. She moved to Jacksonville, FL in 2013. Alice is survived by her son, Kelvin (Carol) Chen; daughters, Grace Chen and Elaine (Michael) Marotta; grandchildren Alison and Jonathan Marotta. She was predeceased by her husband, Adolf Gessner. A Funeral Service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. W, Silver Spring, MD 20901 on Monday October 24 at 11 a.m. with visitation at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Lung Association or American Heart Association.www.collinsfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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American Heart Association
October 20, 2016
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Craig Foust
October 20, 2016
Kelvin and Carol, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Alice, Ken, and the children (1963?)
Michael Marotta
October 20, 2016
Alice and her children - Grace, Kelvin, and Elaine
Michael Marotta
October 20, 2016
Alice (2012)
October 20, 2016
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