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William R. Mitchell

William Mitchell Obituary

WILLIAM ROBERT MITCHELL
On Thursday, January 20, 2011, of Rockville, MD. Beloved son of William L. Mitchell and Kathleen A. Mitchell; loving brother of Megan Shapiro, Allison Hoefling and Brian Mitchell; grandson of Robert P. Magee; uncle of Mitchell and Arailym Shapiro, Madeline, Jack and Dylan Hoefling. Friends may call on Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 10103 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD, where Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, January 24 at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Horton's Kids Inc., 110 Maryland Ave., NE, Suite 207, Washington, DC 20002, www.hortonskids.org or Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, www.seattlecca.org. Arrangements by DeVOL.

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Published by The Washington Post from Jan. 21 to Jan. 23, 2011.

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Jodi

January 15, 2021

I will always remember Billy’s warm smile and personality. Whenever I saw him, which was way too infrequently, he was always so sweet and seemingly happy to see me. Always anxious to find out how my family was doing. And he was always my favorite to dance with at every wedding or event. Such the dance moves. I miss his presence every time I get together with my cousins. Our family as well as the entire world lost a beautiful soul. ❤

Meg

January 15, 2021

It’s 2021- don’t be shy. Say a little something or share a memory about Billy! His family lives to see it. I love that he was always on the floor rolling around with his nieces and nephews, wrestling, playing hide and seek, or just hanging out with the babies down at their level. And the guy was not afraid to act silly!

Elizabeth Fournier

January 9, 2018

The years have gone by so quickly since we lost Bill. He is always in my heart. I will never forget the love and friendship that we shared. See you in Heaven Bill. xoxo

July 8, 2015

I was just thinking about you. Living without you is so hard, I miss you everyday.

Marianne Rhoda

February 3, 2015

Dear Mitchell family,

It's been four years and we will never forget Billy. He was such a great "big brother" to both Spencer and Hilary. I can still see him playing basketball with them in your driveway, and the way he watched out for them on Halloween, back at the "Mitchell Mansion", after trick or treating So many great memories of Billy and your wonderful family on Wintertgreen Terrace where you were all the best role models for our young growing family. May God bless you all. You gave so much to everyone your lives touched. This should never happen to anyone, least of all to such a giving, caring, generous and spiritual family. I always said that all of you were going straight to heaven. Your family inspired me so much that I became a Catholic and I chose Kathy as my sponsor. My prayers are with all of you for healing. Thanks Meg for keeping this guest book on permanately and thank you for the memories Mitchell family. Billy made a difference in our lives.

Heather DeCarlo (Rodgers)

August 16, 2012

I was just thinking about Billy.

Kathy (Mom) Mitchell

October 18, 2011

Yay, Megan, for giving us another chance to remember our guy. I think of him every day and almost always end up laughing out loud. His antics were legendary, like his talent for making up games and getting anyone in earshot to play them - even strangers.

I'd look around at a party and see 5 guys in a circle blinking their eyes wildly and I'd just know Billy was responsible. He'd sit down at a table and start fidgeting with a bottle cap, your keys, a used napkin. Next thing you know, objects would be bouncing off the table and into any available receptacle - an empty beer can, the guacomole dip, your shirt pocket. I won't even go into his peculiar rules and unique methods of scoring.

That's our boy, right?

Billy

Megan Shapiro

October 18, 2011

Megan (Mitchell) Shapiro

October 18, 2011

Dear Friends -

Thanks so much for sharing Billy with us. Your kind words meant a lot to us at the time, and still do now as we move forward. It is wonderful to know how many people were friends with Billy and loved him. He is gone, but his spirit lives on!

Dana Smith

February 2, 2011

I Miss Yuh Bill Thanks For All The Advice Yuh Gave

Miss you.

Page Farmer

January 28, 2011

Dear Mr. Mitchell, Ms. Mitchell, Megan, Allison and Brian,
I am deeply saddened and sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Billy was a close friend of mine in middle school. I feel blessed to have known him. He had a heart of gold and I will miss him dearly.
With much love and sympathy,
Page

Jim Kurtz

January 27, 2011

Bill and Kathy,
I am so sorry to learn about your heartbreaking loss. I hope you can find comfort in knowing what a good fellow he was and that he had already made so many positive contributions in this world. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Jessica Sincavage

January 25, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Billy's sevice was beautiful and I assure you that Billy will never be forgotten by his friends. We were blessed to have known him.

Sincavage

Jennifer Pearce

January 24, 2011

Dear Mitchell Family -

I am so sorry for your tragic loss. I only knew Bill for a short time, but he was always kind, generous, had a smile on his face, and offered a warm greeting. Even with my limited exposure to him I know this world has lost someone special. He will be in my prayers for a long time as will your family. May time bring you enough peace to smile more than cry when you think of him.

Jeanete Russell

January 24, 2011

Mr. and Mrs Mitchel, Megan, Allison, and Brian - please accept my sincerest condolences. Billy was such a special person and will always be remembered. I have so many fond memories of the Mitchell Family and the time spent on Wintergreen Terrace in Woodley Gardens (Rockville, MD).

Heather DeCarlo

January 23, 2011

We have so many fond memories of the Mitchell family. It was no surprise to those of us that grew up with Billy in our childhood neighborhood, that Billy turned out to be such an outstanding and generous individual. Our thoughts, prayers, and love is with you. Love, Heather DeCarlo (Rodgers) and family

Karen Cotton

January 23, 2011

May you find comfort in God's Healing Hands during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

January 23, 2011

praying for your comfort

Jill Jefferis

January 23, 2011

I am so worry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joan Russell

January 23, 2011

Dear Mitchell Family - I am so sorry to hear of Billy's death. I fondly remember Billy from Wintergreen Terrace as a youngster and his big smile. My thought and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Erin Rebbel

January 22, 2011

Dear Mitchell Family, many great memories at Wheeling Jesuit. He will not be forgotten. Always had a smile on his face.. Fondly, Erin Rebbel (WJU friend/Baltimore, MD)

Steve Mason

January 22, 2011

Bill,

Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Steve Mason

January 22, 2011

Dear Bill, Jill and Family - We are so saddened by Billy's death and this incredible loss to you all. We wish we could be with you through this. Please know our prayers are with you. In love, friendship and caring, Sally, Kate and Chris

January 22, 2011

May God give you the strength and comfort at this time of great grief and sorrow. Your family will be in my prayers. Jody Seabright, Wheeling Jesuit University

Wendy Phillips

January 22, 2011

Dear Mr. Mitchell, Ms. Mitchell, Megan, Allison and Brian - I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memeories of when we were all young at St. Mary's and his sweet young face. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With Love, Wendy Lucia Phillips and Family

Angela Conforti

January 21, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tim and Linda Elder

January 21, 2011

Bill, Kathy, Megan, Allie, Brian. Our hearts go out to all of you. We cannot imagine your sense of loss. We remember you ALL fondly and will pray for you and Billy. Sincerely, The Elder family

January 21, 2011

Bill always brought a smile and happiness to the day leaving a legacy of love and friendship with those who were blessed enough to call him friend. My deepest sympathies are with the family - I will love and miss him dearly.

Dal Rae

January 21, 2011

Bill
Pat and I are so very sorry and are send our love to you and all your family.
Carol

Michael & Stephanie Scott

January 21, 2011

Buzz had a bigger heart and soul than anyone we knew. This world will never be the same without him as he has blessed so many who were privileged to have him in their life. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to Buzz, his family and all who knew what a special man he was.

Dan Waldschmidt

January 21, 2011

You will be missed, Bill.

Thanks for the memories.

You are were an amazing gentleman.

January 21, 2011

I knew Billy since I was a baby. Miss and love.

Margaret Soler

January 21, 2011

Meg,
I just heard about your unimaginable loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Margaret Rosemond Soler

chuck pindell

January 21, 2011

though I did not have a personal relationship with Bill, I did employ him at two organizations. He work ethic, never ending enthusiasm, tireless efforts and integrity made his the man is was. Bill, you will be missed by so many. chuck pindell

JP & Kathy Walton

January 21, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with Buzz and all of his family. May his soul rest in peace.

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