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EDWARD MURTHA Obituary
EDWARD J. MURTHA (Age 80)
On Monday, May 30, 2016, Edward J. Murtha of Rockville, MD, beloved husband of the late Mary Ita Murtha; father of Eileen Gallagher, Mary Kay Gibbons, and Ann Sheetz. Devoted grandfather of Megan, Laura, Sean, Kevin, Mary, Brigid, Katie and John. Brother of Mary Bieber, Michael Murtha (Dec.) and Anne Palmer. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Sunday, June 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Monday, June 6 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, 2nd floor, Bethesda, MD 20814.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Adrianne Flynn
June 6, 2016
I am sure that Ed is in heaven still keeping score of every game for every child he's ever loved, and there are so many...and he will always be right. We wish you peace and love and the knowledge that Ed was a great and wonderful man.
Kay Diggins
June 4, 2016
Mary Kay and family, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I got to know your Dad through Bridget and Morgan's friendship. He was a very kind and caring man. I know this is a great loss for you and your sisters. My your faith help you get through this sad time and remember the wonderful memories you have of your Dad.
Georgia Burress
June 3, 2016
Mary Kay, John & Family...my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
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