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CAROLINE SGARLATA Obituary


CAROLINE ARMETTA SGARLATA  (Age 102)  
On Thursday, December 4, 2014, Caroline A. Sgarlata of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Sgarlata; mother of Antoinette Wiseman, Carol Salmeri, Mary (Ed) Adamus, Cecilia Sgarlata, Joseph (Elizabeth) Sgarlata, and Roseanne (Anthony) Souza; sister of Frances Sheets. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Monday, December 8, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, December 9, at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Evangelist School Endowment, 10201 Woodland Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 7, 2014.

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Catherine Tarabochia

December 11, 2014

Sorry to learn of your mother's passing. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her.

Lee Dance

December 9, 2014

Roseanne and family, I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lee Romero Dance

Regina Ford

December 9, 2014

Roseanne, I did not know your mother but with such a large ,loving Italian family I know she was Cherished! I will say a prayer for you and your family that you do not grieve but celebrate her memory. Regina Ford

Janet Bradley

December 8, 2014

Cece -- I was saddened to learn about your Mom's passing. My condolences.

Robert Hill

December 8, 2014

Please accept our condolences.

Yvonne Watkins

December 8, 2014

CeCe I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. With Deepest Sympathy and Condolences during this difficult time to you and your family.

Arthur Reed

December 8, 2014

Dear Mary & Ed, & Wider Family: Margaret, Justin, Kailea, Hudson & I send you our deepest condolences. Many in the Elmira area will be remembering you all today and tomorrow in our prayers. May God's blessings & your grieving be transformed into loving compassion always... Arthur 'Skip' Reed, along with Margaret Kasper Reed

Etta Sue Leahy Haggerty

December 7, 2014

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Sorry I am unable to be with you at this most difficult time.

Theresa Singleton

December 7, 2014

CeCe I'm deeply sorry to hear about the lost of your mother. May your memories of your mother help you and your family through this difficult time. My sincere condolences.

December 7, 2014

you'll always be remembered Caroline. You were a wonderful, caring lady with everything you did as a Catholic wife, mother and friend. I know our Lord will receive you with much love. Anna Colella

December 7, 2014

Dear Cece, I am sorry for your loss. You were such a faithful daughter, so generous with your time. I know you made your mother's final years so comfortable by your support. I wish I could be with you on Monday & Tuesday. Love, Margaret

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