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Francis McCloskey Obituary



McCLOSKEY FRANCIS P. McCLOSKEY On Thursday, July 1, 2010 of Frederick, MD. Beloved husband of the late Marie T. McCloskey. Father of Ellen Marie McCloskey. Former New York State Assemblyman. Lover of travel, classical music, beauty, books, and life. Survived by many loving nieces, nephews and their children. Friends will be received at PUMPHREY''S BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE FUNERAL HOME, 7557 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD on Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 6001 Western Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, P.O. Box 302 Maryknoll, NY 10545-0304. Please view and sign family guestbook at www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 5, 2010.

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Mark Griffin

July 5, 2010

Dear Ellen: I was so sorry to hear from Beth that you Dad died. He was such a nice fellow! I always enjoyed talking with him when we were together. I am very sorry for your loss. Mark

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