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PHYLLIS MULLIGAN Obituary
PHYLLIS ANNE MULLIGAN
Passed away Friday, June 24, 2016. Born on Valentine's Day on Long Island, NY in 1931 to Frederick and Eleanor Menke. She graduated from Adelphi University in 1952, where she met her husband, Richard. They married on May 6, 1956, moving to Iowa, Texas, and finally settling here in Maryland. Phyllis worked for 12 years for Maryland - Social Services. She served as a dedicated Smithsonian docent upon retirement. She is survived by her loving husband, Dick; son Matt and wife Barbara and grandsons, Matthew and Daniel; daughter, Leslie; and son, Rick and wife Edna Armendariz and granddaughter, Alexandra. Phyllis was kind and caring, with a warm, nurturing nature. An avid bridge player, she also loved to write, especially about her global travels. As a talented artist, she created unique ceramic pieces for grandchildren. She was the heart of her family. Visitation will be held Friday, July 1, 7 to 9 p.m. at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd West, Silver Spring, MD. Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 11:30 a.m.
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Mary Ann Mulligan
June 20, 2019
Thinking of my cousins at this time. Sending you all love from Colorado.
Mary Ann Mulligan
June 30, 2016
It is so appropriate that Aunt Phyllis was born on Valentine's Day. She loved her family so very much and she was loved by so many.
She had such an impact on me and I am grateful for the times I spent with her and Uncle Dick. She treated me like a daughter when I stayed with them one summer during college. I had the opportunity to witness her passion for travel and adventure when my parents and I met them in France, and she was always up for trying something new - she went tubing at our family reunion in Montana. She was fun, smart, thoughtful and a lovely person to be around.
My thoughts are with my uncle and my cousins at this sad time.
Love,
Mary Ann Mulligan
Toni Pellerito
June 27, 2016
Matt & Leslie
So sorry to hear the lost of your mother. I have fond memories over your house talking with her and your dad. Wishing you the best during this difficult time
Dan and Lisa Kazor-Christovich
June 26, 2016
Dear Matt, Barbara, Matthew, Daniel and all of Phyllis' family - Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever
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