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RAYMOND BOCCABELLA Obituary
RAYMOND GABRIEL BOCCABELLA (Age 89)
On Thursday, May 19, 2016, of Littlestown, PA. Beloved husband of the late Helen Boccabella; father of Richard A. Boccabella, Fr. James D. Boccabella, Linda D. Boccabella, Paul M. Boccabella, Donna M. Boccabella, Andrea L. (Paul) Schmitt, Rosemary C. (Lewis) Walton, Anthony R. (Robin) Boccabella and the late Patricia A. Boccabella; grandfather of Helen, Richard, Christopher, Raymond and Sara Boccabella, David Boccabella, Daniel, Michael, Peter, Mary and Helen Schmitt, Stephanie Boccabella, Dakota and Logan Walton, Evelyn, Jacob, Caleb and Joshua Boccabella; brother of Anna DeSilvestri, Peter Boccabella and O.J. Boccabella. Also survived by six great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Wednesday, May 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. and at St. Peter''s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Thursday, May 26 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children''s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for RAYMOND BOCCABELLA
David Horsley
June 17, 2016
Uncle Ray, you will be sorely missed, to all the family, my deepest sympathy. Though late, know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Janet Ewing
May 25, 2016
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May God help you in this time of sorrow.
Ray Warren
May 25, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family and friends.
Paul & Barbara Knox
May 25, 2016
Our heartfelt prayers and condolences to you and family at this great loss. God has now welcomed him into His kingdom.
The Newchurch family
May 23, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers for the Boccabella family. May he RIP in his grace!
May 23, 2016
My heart goes out to you all as you mourn the loss of your dear loved one.
Tom Williams
May 23, 2016
Donna, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts go out to you & your family, may you all find peace & love to get over your sorrow..
Larry Lauer
May 23, 2016
Mr. B was a great guy. Took all us kids the beach and played football with us in front of the house in Olney. Built a nice business with Market Center in Rockville. Rest in God's grace Mr. B.
Betty August
May 23, 2016
I remember your dad when he worked for the A & P. He was always very friendly and happy. Sorry to read about his death.
Michelle Mitchell
May 23, 2016
I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. He is now at peace with Ms. "B"
Donna
May 23, 2016
Dad, you were the BEST father anyone could want. I miss you terribly but am so happy you and Mom are together again. Pray for us - we are definitely gonna need it! Love you forever!
May 23, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. May the hope of seeing your dear loved one again in paradise.
Shirley Warren
May 23, 2016
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, LOVE leaves a memory no one can steal." My deepest sympathy to all of the family. Love Shirley
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