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MARGE PETRUCCELLI Obituary


 
MARGE PETRUCCELLI  
On March 19, 2016, Margaret (Marge) Petruccelli died peacefully at home in Silver Spring, Maryland. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Petruccelli, she is survived by her sons Michael (Maria), Stephen, Paul (Lisa), Vincent, Christopher and Anthony (Marlies) Petruccelli; daughters Kathryn Petruccelli, Elizabeth D''Eramo (Dennis), and Regina Honeycutt (Christopher); 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many cousins, nieces and nephews, and countless friends of many years, especially in the metropolitan Washington area. She is also survived by her brother William Gilbert (Lillian) of Silver Spring, MD and sister Ellen Collins of Kearneysville, WV. In addition to her parents, Raymond and Marguerite Gilbert of Washington, D.C., and her husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters Mary Fallon and Annette Gilbert, brothers Lee and Jack Gilbert; son John Rocco Petruccelli, and daughters-in-law Valerie and Joanne Petruccelli. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, Maryland (Valet Parking) on Tuesday, March 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick''s Catholic Church, 4101 Norbeck Road, Rockville, Maryland 20853 on Wednesday, March 23, at 11 a.m. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Legionaries of Christ, http://www.regnumchristi.org/en/donate/. www.CollinsFuneralHome.com  

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Published by The Washington Post from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2016.

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Mary Martino

March 25, 2016

Mike, I recently learned that your mother has returned to our Loving Father in heaven. She must be rejoicing being with your dad again. I remember meeting her at your father's funeral she was a lovely and sweet woman. We will be praying for you and Nannette and all of your family. We miss you at AHC and thank your parents for you, who have inspired many of us to love and serve the Lord more faithfully. God's Blessings

Mary Martino

March 25, 2016

Hi Mike. I recently learned that your mother has returned to our Lord, she must be rejoicing to see your father again
I am so glad I got to meet her she was a lovely woman. We miss you at The Academy of the Holy.Cross and think of you often. Please know that Michael and I are praying for you, Nanette and all of your family
I thank your parents for you, as you remain an inspiration to so many. God's.Blessings,

March 22, 2016

Molly and Jenny would like to extend our heartfelt condolences on behalf of Bud & Beth Day's family. We know the Petruccelli children will honor their Mother's (and Father's) memory as they live. We love you guys! Jenny & Molly

Mark HAGEMAN

March 22, 2016

With sympathy to the Petruccelli family

Susanne Glover

March 22, 2016

When someone you love
becomes a MEMORY,
the memory becomes a treasure. With deepest felt sympathy

March 22, 2016

Steve, Jimmy and I are so sorry for the loss of your mom. Our loving thoughts and prays are with you, Beth and Dennis and the rest of your family.

Patty and Jimmy Kelley

Althea Evans

March 22, 2016

Steve and Family,

Sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. May the love of family and warm memories of her bring you comfort during this difficult time.

March 22, 2016

Steve, so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She will always be with you in your heart.

March 22, 2016

Steve. So sorry you lost your Mom. She will always be with you in your heart.

John Capacchione

March 22, 2016

The Petruccelli Family is in our thoughts and prayers....The Capacchione Family

Deborah Hans

March 22, 2016

During this time of sorrow, may the gentle presence of friends and the caring love of family help to comfort you

Melanie Aaron

March 22, 2016

Sending love and prayers to your family.

Robert Grieser

March 21, 2016

Gina, We are very sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this most difficult time. Robert & Martina Grieser

Albert Nixon

March 21, 2016

Steve, my dad Leroy Bailey Jr. would like to express his condolences to you and your family. Please know that you are in his prayers and he would like to speak with you if possible.

March 21, 2016

Gina, You and your family are in my prayers. Anne

Lonnie Costantino

March 21, 2016

Remembering the best of Marge and Arthur over the years. May God bless and secured her in heaven forever.

Joe Flaherty

March 21, 2016

Gina,
Very sorry to hear the news-your RI friends

Patrice Gancie

March 21, 2016

Remembering our childhood friendship with your family and sending you our condolences. Our hearts are with you and your mother.

Elena Price

March 21, 2016

As a family friend and member of St. Judes Church my heart goes out to the Petruccelli family.
As s Director here at Bedford Court, I will miss seeing Marge and all her loving children. Marge had a sweetness about her and I enjoyed getting to know her again in her later years. Thank you for sharing you mom with us.

Debbi Seeger

March 21, 2016

Gina - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Thinking of you.

March 21, 2016

Aunt Margie--so many wonderful memories. You truly inspired me. I asked you many years ago, how you "did it" with 10 kids. You replied "you just do it." I have kept that with me, always. May you rest in peace.

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