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JOSEPH LEARY Obituary
JOSEPH PAUL LEARY (Age 88)
On Monday, March 31, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Ryan Leary; father of Moira Burkhart, Michael Paul, Joseph Timothy, Fr. Daniel P., the late Sean Patrick Leary and the late Megan Kenealy. Also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandson. Relatives and friends may call at St. Patrick's Church, Norbeck and Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, Thursday, April 3, at 10 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Andrew the Apostle, St. Vincent de Paul Fund, 11600 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH LEARY
Paul Joseph
March 26, 2023
Father Dan, so sorry to hear about your loss. I know he leaves an amazing legacy. We are thinking of you and yours at this time. Paul Joseph and family
Madeleine Castro
April 26, 2014
Dearest Fr. Dan,
I just found out today of your Dad's passing. As an offering, I will pray the rosary for the repose of his soul. We all know how much you love your dad. I pray that Mother Mary comforts you and each of your family especially in moments of loss. Please take care. God bless.
Sincerely, Madeleine
April 9, 2014
Fr. Dan I just heard today about your father's death. Please know he will be in my prayers as will you and your family.
Love, Ginny Clifford
April 7, 2014
To Mike and Tim and the rest of your family. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Kim always loved seeing your Dad at the Giant. He was one of her favorite people! May he rest in peace. My best to you all. Nancy Bride
Kim (Bride) Workinger
April 7, 2014
To the Leary Family,
I was saddened to hear about your father. He was a true gentleman. I used to love running into him at the Westbard Giant and our chats as we were shopping. I have very fond memories of those times and always looked forward to seeing your dad. I am thinking about all of you at this difficult time but especially Mike, Tim and Dan as the three of you are the ones I knew growing up thanks to your friendship with my brother, Bill. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 5, 2014
Father Dan, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please let us know if we can help in any way. Be strong.
Paul Joseph and family
Bridget Wagner
April 4, 2014
Father Dan
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God bless you and your family.
Jamie, Bridget and Claire Wagner
Bobby Lee
April 4, 2014
Fr. Dan and Family -
I am truly sorry for your loss. You know as well as anyone, that your dad has moved on to a better place and has reunited with your mother. My apologies for not attending the funeral mass, but my work obligations prevented me from doing so. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
Marty and Teddy Brennan
April 3, 2014
Fr.Dan,
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.May the peace of Christ enfold you and may you cherish fond memories.
April 3, 2014
Dear Leary Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pat and Gerri O'Boyle
Sally Jean Vitale
April 2, 2014
I wish I had the opportunity to meet your dad and thank him for the gift of you. Peace to you and your family.
Shawn and Dianne Hunt
April 2, 2014
Father Dan, I will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for your father, you, and your family. Although I didn't know him, he has truly blessed me by raising a son who brought me into the Catholic Church and I am very thankful for that. Much love and prayers, Shawn and Dianne
April 2, 2014
Father Dan - Your family and you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his loving arms around your father and bring him home. Please let me know if we can do anything for any of you. We love you - Dina and Dominick Foreman
Helen Cordero
April 2, 2014
Dear Father Dan and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers during this sorrowful time.
April 2, 2014
Dear Fr.Dan,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your dad rest in God's peace.
Janniello Family
Mary,Bob,Dan,Jen,Lauren
St. Martin of Tours - Gaithersburg
April 2, 2014
Father Dan, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rich and Catherine Schwartz and family
Matt Battiata
April 2, 2014
Dan - So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad - I lost my Dad in November as well - I hope you and your family can take solace and comfort in celebrating his life and family.
Myrna Riley
April 2, 2014
Fr.Dan,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You are so special and loved by so many. I hope you feel comforted by all of us who care for you so much. I am sure our Heavenly Father will guide you with his love and show the way. Hopefully I will get to see you when I am back in town. So very sorry for your pain...much love. God Bless! Myrna Riley
Paul G. Beck
April 2, 2014
Fr. Dan and Leary Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your father as you celebrate his life. God bless you all.
Brenda Spence
April 2, 2014
Father I am so sorry to hear about your father. You and your family are in my prayers!!
Jeff Adams
April 2, 2014
Dan,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You and the rest of your family are in my thoughts...
Tom Scanlon
April 2, 2014
Father Dan, I am sorry to learn of your Father's passing. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom Scanlon
Joanne Pensenstadler
April 2, 2014
Dear Family of Joseph P. Leary,
Please know all of you are in our prayers and the soul of your father. May you find the joy of the fruits that your father/grandfather has passed on. Fr. Dan, our family will be offering prayers for you and family.
O God, who hast commanded us to honor our father and our mother; in Thy mercy have pity on the soul of my father, and forgive his his trespasses; and make me to see him again in the joy of everlasting brightness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Pensenstadler Family, (Joanne, Mike, Anthony and Catherine)
Kina Ribeiro and family
April 2, 2014
Father Dan and family,
We are do so sorry for the loss of your father. We will keep you and your family in our prayers and the soul of your beloved father.
Eileen & Gary Jenkins
April 1, 2014
Fr. Dan and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 1, 2014
Dear Father Dan and Family,
We were so sorry to hear this sad news. You all are in our prayers. Peace and love, Jim and Charlotte Whidden
Imelda Gragasin
April 1, 2014
Your family are in our thoughts & prayers. May your father forever rest in peace. +
Vivian and Rolando DeAlvarez
April 1, 2014
Dear Father Dan,
You and your family are in our prayers. Sorry to hear of your loss.
Vivian and Rolando
Imelda Gragasin
April 1, 2014
Dear Fr. Dan,
With heartfelt sympathy. Keeping you & your family in our prayers. May your father forever rest in peace. Amen.+
Sincerely,
Gragasin Family
(Ida, Jojo, Kyle, Celine & Chris)
April 1, 2014
I am so sorry.
Take care,
Ed Burns
April 1, 2014
Dear Father Dan and Family,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad. Please know you and your family are in my prayers. May God give you all peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Elaine Cartwright
April 1, 2014
To Fr. Dan and his extended family,
Please accept our deepest and most sincere condolences upon the loss of your dear father.
Our prayers are with you.
Nancy Shifter and Family
Sissy Weisbrook
April 1, 2014
Dear Fr. Dan,
Ron and I send our deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad. We know the pain of losing a Dad. Rejoice in knowing he is in heaven.
April 1, 2014
With our heartfelt sympathy to all the Learys for the loss of a wonderful Irishman.
Karen and Steve
(Kallmyer)
John Audet
April 1, 2014
Dear Father Dan and Family,
Having lost my mom not so long ago I can imagine your feeling of loss right now. We wish you all peace and joy in knowing Joe is in Gods hands now. As you shared your prayers and comfort during our time of need, we now return to you in our prayers, thoughts, and condolences. God Bless you all.
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