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John Pate Obituary
John Edwin Pate
Of Frederick, MD (formally of Silver Spring) died March 29, 2016 at the age of 92. Born in Trio, SC on August 14, 1923 he spent his childhood years in Greenville, SC and went on to attend Furman University. He entered the US Army at the age of 19 and served during WWII. At the end of the war John moved to Washington DC where he met and eventually married Mary Ann Sharpe April 26, 1947. He proudly served and eventually retired from the U. S. Army Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel. John also worked and retired from the Veterans Administration with a combined 38 years of service. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary, his father Edwin Marion, mother Gertrude Melvina Williamson, his sister Olive Louise Tuten, brother Marion Gertrude "Jim". He is survived by his son Tim (Julia), daughter Judi Schmidt (Steve), son Dan (Anne), nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. As a devoted convert to Catholicism, John was active and supported many Washington Diocese parishes to include St. Joseph''s, Our Lady of Grace, St Catherine Laboure, St. Andrews, and St. Rose of Lima. In addition to being an honorary life member of the Fr. Rosensteel Council, KofC where he held many committee posts. He was also an active member of the Cardinal O''Boyle Assembly of the 4th Degree. Viewing will be at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Sunday April 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary will take place at 3 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday April 4 at St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor, 5843 Manor Woods Rd, Frederick, MD at 11 a.m. with viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the Mass. Interment with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tootsie Roll Program, Fr. Rosensteel Council #2169, 9707 Rosensteel Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910, which assists organizations in our community that provide support and services to those who are intellectually and physically challenged.
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Bishop Philip Zampino
April 1, 2016
Dear Judi and family, It was such a joy for me to get to know John and to have him as a dear friend during the time he was at Tranquility Assisted Living in Frederick, MD. I loved sharing Jesus with him as well as many other wonderful subjects. As the Chaplain at Tranquility I was blessed to get to know John deeply and to appreciate this wonderful godly man. Judi, you had and have a wonderful dad. I am sorry for your loss! I will remember him at Mass on this next Sunday AM. Love to you and yours from Jean and me. You are in our prayers,
+Bishop Philip Zampino
The Family of Gerard and Margaret Sharpe
April 1, 2016
The memories of spending time at the Pate's home over the years with all our cousins will always be special to us. Uncle John was a strong presence, kind, funny, witty and very devoted to Aunt Mary. We love you and will miss you, Uncle John.
Lucia Paris
April 1, 2016
Oh how sorry I am for the family. What a great loss of a great man. John was a brilliant, witty, kind man who made everyone laugh and smile. I feel so honored to have known him.
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