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ROBERT NEARY Obituary


ROBERT VANCE NEARY (Age 78)  
On Tuesday, October 6, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD formerly of Middletown MD. Beloved father of Robert A. (Cathy) Neary and John P. (Robin) Neary; grandfather of Paul, Kevin, Scott, Kristin, and Lauren; brother of John "Jack" F. Neary and the late Patrick J. Neary; former husband of Betty M. Neary. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking), Thursday, October 8, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday, October 9, at Christ the King Church, 2301 Colston Drive, Silver Spring, MD, 20910 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, DC. Memorial contributions may be made to the Patrick J. Neary Memorial Scholarship Fund at Mount St. Mary's University, Office of Development, Attention Emily Myers, 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, 2015.

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Peter Oristian

October 19, 2015

Bobby and John,

Just heard about your dad and please know we will be thinking of you and your families.

Peter & Amy Oristian

Annetta Rapp

October 11, 2015

Condolences to the Neary family. Bob endured a long, hard fight but now he is at peace.

Laura and Joe Lyon

October 8, 2015

Our prayers are with you. Bob is at peace now.

Bunny Duckett

October 8, 2015

Be comforted knowing that Mr. Neary is in the hands of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. My prayers are with you.

Jeanne Zierdt

October 8, 2015

My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.

Pat Hazell

October 7, 2015

Bobby, John, and family,

My prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. I pray for God's comfort and peace for the days ahead. Keep the memories of your dad in your heart. Noone can ever take those away.

Patrick Whelan

October 7, 2015

The loss of your father and my friend will inspire prayers for all of us who knew him

JOHN MURPHY

October 7, 2015

We will greatly miss Robert at the "60th" Class Reunion.

October 7, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Anne and Joe Frick.

October 7, 2015

John, Robin and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time
May God bless all of you,
JoAnn Lawson

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Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring

500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901

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Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring

500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901

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9

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10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Christ the King Church

2301 Colston Drive, Silver Spring, MD

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