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EDWARD FANNING Obituary
EDWARD J. FANNING (Age 88)
On Tuesday, March 17, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Torpey Fanning; father of Mary (Edward) Ruprecht, Elizabeth Clarke, Patricia (Steve) Austin and John (Zeny) Fanning; grandfather of Michelle (Andrew) Robinson, Katy Ruprecht, Jennifer Fanning, Kristen Clarke, Steven Austin, Michael Fanning, Catherine Austin, and Kevin Ruprecht; great-grandfather of Kahlei Ruprecht-Moorman, Riyah Fanning, Drew Anne Robinson; brother of George Eugene and the late Jerome and Rev. Raymond Fanning. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, March 19, 2015, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Friday, March 20, 2015 at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics Montgomery, P.O. Box 1809, Rockville, MD 20849.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for EDWARD FANNING
Kevin And Karen O'Malley
March 27, 2015
One of the nicest men we ever met. We enjoyed the Fannings summer to Hoosick Falls. God Bless.
Cindy Zimbro
March 23, 2015
Dear Patty,
My heart goes out to you and your family on the loss of your Father. May God give you all comfort and peace. With my Sympathy.
Cleveland Bown
March 20, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sarah Carter
March 20, 2015
Hi Patty,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't have the chance to meet your dad while he was here, but he must've been the best because he raised you. May God comfort and strengthen you and your family during this difficult time (Psalm 119:28, Jeremiah 8:18)...
ME and POG
Sarah Shane
March 20, 2015
Dearest Patty:
Many prayers and blessings to you and your children! I am so glad you had two parents who were the highlight of your life and were there with you in the worst of times and you got to be with them and enjoy them in your life the whole way until you made a new life and a better life for yourself. What a blessing. I love you as always.
Pam Brosnan
March 19, 2015
Dear Patty - I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I have such great memories of your parents at their house in Wheaton and visiting the little house in NY state with you. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Your parents will surely be dancing an Irish Jig together in Heaven! Love, Pam
March 19, 2015
Hi Patty - You and your family are in my prayers. I pray that the peace of the Lord covers you. Your friend - Felicia
Jackie Hall
March 19, 2015
Dear Patty and Family,
My heart goes out to you all, I had the great pleasure of spending a little time with your dad. He was a wonderful man with a sweet spirit and soul. He will truly be missed.
With deepest sympathy,
March 19, 2015
Patty,
We send our condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts.
Dave, Bailey, Ally and Shamus
March 19, 2015
Mary and Eddie,
So sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Patty Terry
March 19, 2015
Patty,
I was very sorry to hear about your dad passing away. My mother and I had such a delightful dinner that night at his condo.
Pam
Steve Soto
March 19, 2015
Patty, Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You And Your Family During This Difficult Time . So Sorry For Your Loss .
Lily Andrade
March 18, 2015
Beth, my deepest sympathies during your time of loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Lily Andrade
March 18, 2015
Beth,
My deepest sympathies during your time of loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Patricia Gracyalny
March 18, 2015
To all of the Fannings, he was a truly generous soul. I will miss his smile but I will always have his example to follow. My deepest condolences.
McCarthy
March 18, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God (Psalm 83:18) comfort you as you mourn your loved one.
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