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Raymond Bergan Obituary

BERGAN RAYMOND WARD BERGAN On May 2, 2008, RAYMOND WARD BERGAN of McLean, VA; beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth Bergan; loving father of Patricia Cary, Ann Behan, Elizabeth Ruppert and James Bergan. He is also survived by his brother, Phillip J. Bergan; six grandchildren, Michael and Lauren Cary, Rachel and Kathleen Ruppert and Shannon and Colleen Behan. Visitation will be held at MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 4510 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203 on Monday, May 5 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Beloved, 6420 Linway Terr., McLean, VA on Tuesday, May 6 at 11 a.m. In lieu flowers, the family requests memorial contribution in his name to Regis High School, 55 E. 84th St., New York, NY 10028-10084

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Published by The Washington Post from May 3 to May 4, 2008.

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Dotty Abt

May 10, 2008

Dear Jimmy & Mary. Our prayers are with you. So sorry to hear about Ray's passing. Due to my broken hip we could not do this in person.
Sincerely,
Dotty and Irv Abt
Bruce's parents

Peggy Sennett Weis

May 5, 2008

Dear Mary Elizabeth and family, Frank and I were so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.

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