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ELAINE SMIGOCKI Obituary


ELAINE ANN SMIGOCKI (Age 78)  
On Sunday, February 4, 2018, of Beltsville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Henry L. Smigocki; mother of Michael A. (Heidi J.) and Paul H. Smigocki; sister of Joan and Janice; grandmother of Kory M. and Kimberly J. Smigocki. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Wednesday, February 7, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 11011 Montgomery Road, Beltsville, MD, on Thursday, February 8 at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Hospice, 10720 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20901.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 6, 2018.

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Selena Owens

February 8, 2018

My sincerest condolences. May GOD be with you during your healing process.

Marjorie Lynch

February 7, 2018

Mike and Paul - I knew your mother so well in our old days in Calverton. She will be missed I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I lived closer so I could come to the services, but I have moved to Delaware. She and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. We always laughed when we got together. I know you will miss her

Hawksford Family

February 6, 2018

(Great) Aunt Elaine was as tough as they come but delicate when arranging flowers for so many years. She put up a great fight and is in a better place now. She will be missed.

Sammy Barnes

February 6, 2018

FAREWELL SWEETHEART...

February 6, 2018

My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM

steve and barb oravitz

February 6, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you , we enjoyed having Elaine at the condo in O.C.

February 6, 2018

Michael and Heidi,
We were so saddened to hear about your Mother.
Unfortunately we are out of town but read her obituary on line today.
Fortunately you have many wonderful memories to cherish.
Our condolences go out to you.
With our deepest sympathy.
Karen and Dudley Dworken

February 6, 2018

Elaine has been a good friends to so many people. She will be sorely missed. Our memories will get us through.

Jan and John Vergelli

February 6, 2018

We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.

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Tommy/maryJo Spruill

February 6, 2018

Aunt Elaine will be missed by all who new her..she was there for Maryjo and I in our time sorrow.may her memories always be all of us.

Tim and Phyllis Smigocki

February 6, 2018

Mike and Paul Your Mom was a fun loving person,loved her family and lived a good life. She will be missed by all who she touched. With Love, Timmy and Phyllis

Cindy Manos

February 6, 2018

I am heartbroken over this unbearable loss of your beautiful mom. The pain you feel is a true testament for the love you have.

February 5, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family.

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