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Ralph Vinovich Obituary
VINOVICH RALPH VINOVICH On Thursday, January 15, 2009, RALPH VINOVICH, 80, of Washington, DC. Survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Mary Reynolds Vinovich; sons, Sam Matthew Vinovich and his wife, Jeanne, and Paul David Vinovich; sister, Dorothy Merritt. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, January 23, 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. and also at St. Ambrose Church, 3107 63rd Ave., Cheverly, MD, Saturday, January 24, 10:30-11 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, DC. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, National Capitol Area Chapter, 5845 Richmond Highway, Suite 800, Alexandria, VA 22303.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Vinovich
Bob and Carla Williams
February 9, 2009
Mary and Sons,
We were out of town and just read your note in the bulletin.
We are so very sorry to hear about Ralph. He was a great guy. We enjoyed your company at Johanna's wedding.
Our thoughts and prayers.
Pat Shore Clark
January 28, 2009
I will always treasure memories of visiting with Ralph and Ray in the DSOB. It is hard to imagine politics and Washington without him.
Pat Shore Clark
Joe Michels
January 27, 2009
Dear Mary, Sam and Paul - condolences on Ralph's death. He was a good man and is fondly remembered.
Rintz Family
January 25, 2009
We are so sorry for your family's loss. Ralph was such a wonderful man and always enjoyable to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love Mary, David, Owen & Sadie
Melinda (Hart) Hinners-Waldie
January 24, 2009
To Mary and Family - How fond I was of Ralph and what fun it was to return to your wedding and such a festive event! May your beautiful memories of him sustain you always.
January 24, 2009
Our thoughts, love and prayers to the Vinovich family.
Love from the DiPrinzio Family
Kay Bulow
January 23, 2009
Ralph was a very special man. A true gentlemen who exemplified the "good" side of politics. We will miss him. My condolences to Mary and the boys.
Dave and Lori Gribbin
January 23, 2009
Ralph was one of the best of us. We will miss him. But we can also thank God that we got to share him.
Peggy Knight
January 23, 2009
Ralph's puckish humor, gentle caring, and honest wisdom have stayed with me my whole life. His presence in it made the world better.
l d
January 22, 2009
Great memories of the past on The Hill. Rest in peace.
Ken & Carole PARMELEE
January 22, 2009
Our deepest sympathies to Ralph's family. He was a wonderful man and one of that rare breed of Great Congressional Staffers that made Capitol Hill work.
Diane and David Ramage
January 20, 2009
We extend our deepest sympathy to the Vinovich family. Ralph was a good friend and colleague, and he will be sorely missed.
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