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CELIA DESCALZI Obituary
Celia A. Descalzi
On Friday, April 28, 2017 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Descalzi; mother of Paulette E., Donna L., Dr. Charles C. and the late Ernest Descalzi, Jr.; grandmother of Christopher C. and Megan Jude Descalzi; and sister of Lucille "Mickey" Carey. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Thursday, May 4 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; where Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 12:30 p.m., with family receiving friends at 12 p.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Felice McEuen
May 3, 2017
To Charlie and your whole family, I will forever remember fondly your Mother and St. Michael's Family Night and the skits we performed. Prayers and heart felt condolences at your Mother's passing. She was unforgettable.
May 2, 2017
Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
Stay Strong,
Gloria Brown
May 2, 2017
It is never easy to lose a loved one, I pray you find comfort in Gods promise found at John 6:40 which says that soon we will see all our loved ones again. My deepest condolences to the family.
Ed Burns
May 2, 2017
Donna, Paulette, and Charlie, I am so very sorry. Always, with love,
Ed Burns
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