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ROBERT ALLISON Obituary


ROBERT E. ALLISON "Buddy" (Age 87)  
On Friday, April 22, 2016, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Kay Allison; father of David Allison, Nancy Ryan, Mickey Allison, Mary Wiles, and Robert Allison; father-in-law of Barbara Mulligan, Mark Ryan, Tom Wiles, and Kelly Long; grandfather of Kathryn (Casey) Elsass, Kerry (Adam) Gierisch, Maryellen, Molly, Jimmy Ryan and Angelo Gray; great-grandfather of Gus Gierisch. A celebration of Buddy''s life will be held on Saturday, May 7, from 2 to 6 p.m. at 3604 Cardiff Rd, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to National Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on May 1, 2016.

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C. N.

May 5, 2016

May the hope of seeing your dear loved one again in paradise ease the sorrow of your hearts.

Gale Frankfurter

May 3, 2016

I was so sorry to hear about Buddy. I remember when I was a kid and celebrating Christmas with your family. Such fond memories. I'm so glad that I got to spend time with Buddy and Kay last year. All my love, Gale Abraham Frankfurter

Nancy Blesh

May 1, 2016

Kat sweetheart, So sorry for the passing of your Grandfather and your Mom's Dad. May the love and grace of God surround you and your precious family now and always! Prayers and love Nancy Holland Blesh

Kat Wiles Elsass

May 1, 2016

Love you always Bud

Robin Slusher

May 1, 2016

The Slushers are thinking of the Allisons and we will see you next weekend.

Dorothy

May 1, 2016

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. Know that you can go to god in prayer to strengthen and comfort you. Psalms 121. We share your grief. endure
your sorrow. My thoughts are with you.

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