MICAHEL J. BLACKWELL

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MICAHEL BLACKWELL Obituary

Rev. MICHAEL J. BLACKWELL (Age 81)
On Saturday, June 14, 2014, of Washington, DC. Priest of the Archdiocese of Washington. Beloved brother of Patricia Blackwell, Kathleen Gafney and Dennis Blackwell. Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD on Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. Vigil Mass will follow at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Resurrection on Friday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 17, 2014.

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Myers Jean

July 7, 2024

Father Blackwell was our Priest in Holy Matrimony. We adored his friendship and checked in on him from time to time. It´s heart watering knowing he rests with out Heavenly Father.

November 12, 2014

To Father Mike, you have been on my mind and now I know why. We lost touch after my beloved, Ken passed away. Please take care of him up there with you. Safe travels to a good friend, Ivonne

Rev. Sally Ann Weber

August 19, 2014

Blessings my Beloved Friend of 30 years and part of the Dream Team from St. Mary of The Mills. Thank you for Blessing my Healing Ministry and Ordination with Fr. John Lubey so long ago. Gentle friend, you understood the Mystical Nature of God. I shall always miss you. You made a wondrous contribution of sharing your gifts in the world and of the world. Brightest Blessings to your loving Family.

Andy Lawrence

June 23, 2014

Sincere condolences to the entire Blackwell Family and to Mike's many friends in the Archdiocese. A friend and colleague of over 45 years, Mike could always be counted on for support and good cheer. We shared the joy of his White House service, his ordination, his pastoral duties, the baptism of my son and my retirement in 2009. I will miss him greatly. May the Lord know He taken home to Heaven one of His finest servants on Earth. I was blessed to have known Ft. Mike.

byron kline

June 22, 2014

fr mike. my trusted adviser and friend for 25 years. it was most enjoyable to be in his company, to receive his wisdom,a blessing or two. sometimes a short prayer. most of all, the grace of his sense of humor. fr mike is now at peace.

Michael Blackwell

June 20, 2014

He finally made it to the place he spent his life telling us all about. Let's celebrate for him. Let's celebrate his life and all the lives he blessed. I will miss my Uncle Mike . He will forever be in my heart.

Joe & Janice Williams

June 20, 2014

Fr. Mike was a great help when we lost my brothers, (years apart). He was very approachable and comforting. He will be missed so much.

Lisa Fetsko

June 20, 2014

Whether the talk was serious or lighthearted on any given day, Fr. 'Uncle' Mike and I always enjoyed our outings to the Breakfast Club of choice, IHOP most often.

Dennis, it was so nice to meet you. My sympathy and prayers for you, Patricia, and Kathleen, as well as all the nieces and nephews.

It was Fr. B who started referring to himself as "good, old, Uncle Mike" around me. When I picked it up myself he didn't mind a bit, and routinely answered to "Uncle Mike?"

One breakfast outing in particular sticks out in particular. I taught 5th grade CCD and the curriculum was the sacraments and the parts of the Mass. I already knew most of the Mass was biblical, and Fr. B went from the beginning to the end of the Mass explaining each and every bible reference throughout, whether chapter and verse for some Mass parts, or the book where I could find the others. His kindness and generosity will be greatly missed!

June 18, 2014

Father Make was a great priest!
I graduated with Father Mike in 1950
I am happy to report that My oldest Son is
Father John Mullee,ordained two years ago.
God Bless Your Family.
Aloysius Mullee

Bill Shaughnessy

June 18, 2014

We will miss you. Father Blackwell was present at many family gatherings we had when he served at St. Philip the Apostle. His warmth, humor and kindness were ever present. Fair winds and following seas, Father.

Kathy & Lou Grant

June 18, 2014

Father Blackwell was one of the kindness people we have ever know to not only work with but as a friend. His heart was bigger than life. We will always be thankful that he was able to be a part of our special day, our wedding. Until we meet again, rest in peace Father Blackwell.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Jim Brown, colleague class of '50

James Brown

June 17, 2014

Fellow Ignatius High Cleveland grad of 1950 in which year we both entered the Society of Jesus, later both out of the Jesuits; always positive and gracious with a gentle wit and laid-back demeanor. His presence will be missed, but his intengible presence will remain among us always.