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JOHN PUGH Obituary
JOHN DARIN PUGH (Age 39)
On Thursday, September 21, 2017. Beloved son of Marie Pugh and the late John Pugh; brother of Christopher (Lyn) Pugh; and uncle of Grant Christopher and Blake Hunter Pugh. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, September 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, September 27, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Autism Speaks (Attn: Web Gift), 1060 State Road, 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540 or Multiple Sclerosis Society, National Capitol Chapter, 1800 M Street NW, Suite 750 South, Washington, DC 20036. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Blake Pugh
November 17, 2023
One of my favorite memories with him is having crabs with him
Katie (Darragh) Skirving
September 28, 2017
Sending my thoughts, prayers, condolences. Stay strong; your friends and family will support and strengthen you through this unthinkable situation.
Kathy & Guy Giancarlo
September 28, 2017
Marie & family,
You will continue being in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs!
Colleen Wade
September 28, 2017
I am deeply saddened to hear of Darin's passing. I will always remember his smile, great sense of humor, and kindness. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Pugh family.
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Kristy Kelly
September 27, 2017
Darin was such a sweet guy. I will always remember sitting with him at lunch during our senior year of high school. He always listened and made us smile/laugh. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Theresa (Myers) Mihalyo
September 27, 2017
I am so saddened to hear of Darin's passing. He was always such a nice guy with such a great heart. I have nothing but fond memories of him from St. Jude and Good Counsel. Please know that Darin, and your entire family, have been in my thoughts and prayers, and will continue to be in the coming days and weeks. God bless Darin, and God bless all of you.
Ellen Smith
September 27, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. I love you all.
Alan Walters
September 27, 2017
Marie, I am so sorry to hear this. Please accept my condolences for you and the rest of your family.
Martin Montorfano
September 26, 2017
Please accept our deepest and heartfelt condolences on Darin's passing from the DC Lacrosse Club. We was a beloved teammate and friend.
Brian Caldwell
September 26, 2017
My deepest condolences for your loss. I'll never forget mine and Darin's shared love for the Washington Capitals and hair metal bands growing up! He was a great friend; yours a great family. Darin is, indeed, gone too soon and will be greatly missed.
Jerry & Anne Hart
September 26, 2017
Our sincere condolences and prayers.
Bernice & Mary Distin
September 26, 2017
We are sorry you're going through this difficult time. We are praying for you and your family.
Shawn Krantz
September 26, 2017
Darin was a very good man with a big heart. He is missed already.
September 26, 2017
Our deepest condolences.
Margie & Bill Hunter
Steve Carboni
September 26, 2017
Wow. So sorry to hear of Darin's passing. Such a loss. Our condolences to his family.
Elizabeth Grimes
September 26, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Pugh family. I will keep you all in my prayers. I know the St. Jude's and Good Counsel families are thinking of you all at this time.
Leonard Brown
September 26, 2017
My deepest condolences
Joe Swope
September 26, 2017
Rest in peace, brother. And condolences to all who knew him. Darin was a great friend and will never be forgotten.
September 25, 2017
Marie and Chris, this is like losing a second son to me. All the years are such good memories. I am deeply saddened and want you to know Kathy and I share our love with you and prayers for Daren
Patrick Myers
September 25, 2017
So sorry to hear of Darin's passing. I pray for God's healing upon your family in the days ahead.
Josh Vernoski
September 25, 2017
Pugh family, sorry for your loss. Darin was a great classmate and fantastic teammate and will be deeply missed. We send our deepest condolences and prayers during this difficult time.
Megan and Kevin Finnegan
September 25, 2017
May God send you strength during this challenging time. So incredibly sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lauren Costello
September 25, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Darin was a great classmate and he will be truly missed.
Sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
Michael Rossi
September 24, 2017
Chris and family, very sorry to hear about your brother. Gone to soon, may he RIP. My families condolences to you and yours.
September 24, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. Rest peacefully in Heaven John.
Aunt Pat Bills and Uncle Jim Harris
September 24, 2017
You will be missed by all of us in your family, Darin! Your departure was all too soon...but we know that we will all be there to join you when the good Lord decides it's our time to go--'cause everything takes place in HIS time!!
Kristi Weaver
September 24, 2017
Gone to soon. Our prayers are with you all as you go through this unimaginable situation. Dave and Kristi Eynon
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