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JOHN McCARRON Obituary


  
JOHN J. McCARRON  
Of Beltsville passed away on July 27, 2014 in Chicago, IL. Though born in Bronx, NY on October 20, 1963, he called Beltsville home for the past 24 years. John was a loving husband to Julie (nee Goeller), whom he met during their undergraduate years at Georgetown University. John was an incredible father to his children, Tara Wheeland and her husband Daniel of Chicago and Mary of Washington, D.C. and a caring brother to Mary Sheridan, and Andrew, Kevin, and Gerald of New York. He is predeceased by his parents, John and Dympna, and is also survived by many loving family members and friends. The family will receive visitors at the Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A., 313 Talbott Avenue, Laurel, MD, on Friday, August 1 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 9:30 AM at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 8603 Contee Road in Laurel. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his name to the Georgetown University Scholarship Fund, 2115 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20007. For more information or to post condolences, please visit www.donaldsonfuneralhome.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 31, 2014.

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Mary Kaye Vavasour

August 1, 2014

Julie, Tara and Mary I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. John was a treasured member of our neighborhood and is irreplaceable. You are all in my prayers.

D Sparks Ohio

August 1, 2014

What an infectious smile! He probably was a lot of fun to be around. So sorry for your loss. May you gain the comfort you need through family, friends,and God's Word, the Bible.

Judy Sliko

July 31, 2014

Julie, Tara, and Mary."my heart goes out to you all....I always admired your family and will keep you in my prayers of healing for u all.

July 31, 2014

Julie, Tara and Mary we are so very sorry for your loss. John was one in a million and will be missed by so many. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, the Brosnan's

Colleen Wilkins

July 31, 2014

Julie, Tara & Mary -- There are no words to adequately express my sincere sympathy for all of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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