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FRANCIS GLEESON Obituary
Francis Xavier Gleeson
On Monday, January 7, 2019. Beloved husband of Patricia E. Gleeson; devoted father of Kathleen Hutchison and her late husband Timothy, Frances Mitchell and her husband Philip, Aloysius Gleeson and wife Sharon, John Gleeson and wife Lynn; loving grandfather of Laura, Christine, Molly, Connor, Sean, Tyler, Jamie, Randal, Noelle, Spencer, and his late deeply loved grandson Michael. Mr. Gleeson is also survived by his great-granddaughter Adrianna and by his sisters Mary Patricia Donahue and Helen C. Gleeson. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park, MD 20896, Saturday, January 12, 2019, from 10 to 11 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery on Monday, January 14, 2019 at 1 p.m. If desired, Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Church. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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for FRANCIS GLEESON
Wayne Jacober
March 26, 2019
I just received the news of Frank's passing . My deepest sympathy to all of the Gleeson family . He was a great person and It was a pleasure to work for him .
Lea Alexander Greve
January 13, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Frank was a wonderful person and cousin. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Al Hughes
January 12, 2019
I was deeply saddened to learn of Frank's passing. Millie and I were just speaking of him last week when I used his old table saw. You and your family are in our prayers.
Kevin McLaughlin
January 11, 2019
We so sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers.
Robert Venis
January 10, 2019
I am sorry to here of the loss your family has experienced, Frank will be missed by many.Your family had a big impact on my life and I am grateful for all of it.My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Audrey Thurman
January 9, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely, Audrey Thurman & family
Chris and Merrie
January 9, 2019
Merrie and I are sorry to hear of Frank's passing, pleas accept our prayers and condolences. He was a big part if many lives and was significant part of ours. He was a great mentor and friend of mine.
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