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DOROTHY GRONDALSKI Obituary
DOROTHY ANN GRONDALSKI (Age 90)
On Friday, June 2, 2017, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Steven John Grondalski; loving mother of Thomas E. (Chris) Grondalski, Jean F. Grondalski, Catherine M. (Bob) Coyne, John C. (late Fran) Grondalski, Margaret M. (Joe) Nassar, Steven Joseph (Colleen) Grondalski and the late Mary Ann Grondalski; grandmother of Joe, Bridget, Matthew, Megan, Christopher, Heather, Michael, Kathryn, Elizabeth, Madeline, Olivia, Steven Jacob and James; great-grandmother of Grace, Harper and one on the way; and sister of John J. Vorderbrueggen. She survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Visitation will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, June 7, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Prayer Service at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, on Thursday, June 8, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Eternal Word Television Network (ETWN), 5817 Old Leeds Road Irondale, AL, 35210.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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for DOROTHY GRONDALSKI
kevin kelrey
June 8, 2017
sorry for your loss Joe see you at terps football ??
June 7, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Coyne family as you grieve the loss of your dear mother and grandmother. May she rest in peace and may Perpetual lLght shine upon her.
Betty Baklarz,
St. Francis of Assisi
Kristie May
June 7, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Grondalski family! Thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow.
John & Debby Grondalski
June 7, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you on the passing of your mother. She always had a wonderful smile and was so friendly. She had a great outlook on life as reflected by her sons and daughters. I'm sure she is happy to be reunited with her husband Steve and daughter Mary Ann. May she Rest In Peace.
June 7, 2017
Sorrow for your loss. Much love
Jeff and Rose Ayres
Brian & Rachel, Lisa, Stephanie ,Mark
Sharon Klees
June 6, 2017
Such a dear, sweet lady, and a cherished part of our parish tapestry for so many years. What a wonderful role model for all of us! She will be missed by many. Jean, you were her right hand for so long. God will bless you for your goodness. All of you deserve credit for being such good care givers when she needed you the most. May you find comfort and may she rest in peace. God bless!
June 6, 2017
With all my love, Aunt Dorothy. So much of me is because of you. Your brother is deep in thought of you always. He's shared so many of his memories of you. He misses you dearly. Share our love with those you have with you along your journey home.
Marvin Bowser
June 6, 2017
Please accept our condolences at this your time of need on behalf of Marvin, one of Stephen's classmates, and the rest of the Bowser family.
Virginia Beard
June 6, 2017
Russ and I are so sorry for your loss. She was a sweet, wonderful lady and we felt she was a part of "our" family.
Ginny & Russ Beard
June 6, 2017
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
Dianne & Tony Stettler
June 6, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. She was such a kind person. We enjoyed seeing her at our family gatherings. You are all in our hearts and prayers.
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