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JOSEPH SPARACINO Obituary


JOSEPH ANDREW SPARACINO (Age 87)  
On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Frances Sparacino; father of Andrea (Glen) McElravy, Frances (Michael) VanBrocklin, Nancy (Scott) Bell, Maria (Christopher) Warner. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Bernadette Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, November 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, November 11, from 9 to 10 a.m., where the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Washington, DC on Monday, November 13, at 10 a.m. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 9, 2017.

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November 13, 2017

Fran,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your father. May he rest in peace.

All our love,
Bob and Suzanne Simala

John and Mary Steffes

November 12, 2017

We just found about the passing of Joe. We have fond memories of th Sparacino family while at St. Bernadette s parish. In particular seeing the family walks. Our deepest condolences to the family. Fondly. John, Mary Steffes and Family.

Kerry Cross

November 11, 2017

Deepest condolences to the entire family. He was a wonderful man whose greatest legacy can be seen in the beautiful family he had. Heartfelt sympathy to all.

Tomasetti Family

November 10, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

George and Terry Bork

November 9, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family during this time of mourning

November 9, 2017

My sincere sympathy to Joe's family on the passing of Joe, who I have known for many years. God rest his soul. Anna Colella

John & Cathy Michaloski

November 9, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to the whole family especially to Fran, Mike and the girls.

Delores Warner

November 9, 2017

I will remember Mr. Sparacino for his Love of Family and Friends. His words of wisdom were well taken as he was a man of sincere integrity. Rest in Peace Mr. Sparacino.

Delores Warner

Kathie Sparacino Trivelli

November 9, 2017

Although his physical presence will be greatly missed, Uncle Joe's spirit and light will continue to shine through his beautiful family. May God Bless him and his family.

Love,
Kathie

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