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ROBERT G. CUNNIFF

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ROBERT CUNNIFF Obituary

ROBERT GEORGE CUNNIFF (Age 63)
Robert G. Cunniff of Alexandria, VA, died on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 after fighting a battle with cancer. Robert was a teacher for 27 years at Georgetown Preparatory School, head of the Art and Music department and former member of the Franciscan Friars for 15 years. He was beloved and respected by many generations of students, colleagues, friends and family. He is survived by his cherished siblings, Sister Georgette Cunniff, MFIC, of Savannah, GA, Marie Ropelewski (Chet), of Vienna, VA, and Philip Cunniff, of Herndon, VA, uncle of; Kimberly Sullivan (Michael), Jeanette Cunniff, Mark Ropelewski (Ellen) and Nicholas Cunniff; great-uncle of; Justice and Miranda Sullivan. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Dorothy Cunniff.Relatives and friends are invited to Robert's Life Celebration at Georgetown Preparatory School Chapel, 10900 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD 20852 on Friday, March 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul's Parish, 2430 K. St. N.W., Washington, DC 20037 on Saturday, March 29 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at National Memorial Park, 7400 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA. Family and friends will meet at the front gate off of Lee Highway immediately after the service. There will be NO procession to the cemetery.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Robert G. Cunniff Memorial Fund, Georgetown Preparatory School, 10900 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD 20852. Arrangements were entrusted to Money and King Funeral Home. Online condolences and fond memories of Robert may be offered to the family at: www.moneyandking.com

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Published by The Washington Post from Mar. 27 to Mar. 29, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT CUNNIFF

18 Entries

Lee TenEyck

March 21, 2025

Not forgotten...such warm memories.... Of art, of song and kindness.

Laura Byrnes-Haftek

March 29, 2014

My heartfelt prayers to all of Bob's family and friends. I met Bob in the 1970s at Christ House, while I was on the Search Retreat. Then we became close friends when he came to St. Catherine's in Ringwood. We played the guitar and sang in church, decorated, rollerskated, danced, talked, and always celebrated life! We maintained a special connection all through the years. He had so many gifts. Most especially, making everyone feel like they were his best friend! Bob, may you enjoy paradise where we'll all reunite one day!

March 29, 2014

My condolence to the family. Please know that God cares about you and is not far off from you during this time of great sadness. Acts 17:27

Jo Reed

March 28, 2014

Bob was my dear friend and neighbor at Domain Place in Alexandria, VA. He was so open and warm and fun--we had many wonderful,intimate conversations that made me feel that we were true friends. He was also a remarkable artist and gardener--one of the benefits of living across the street was that I had the best view in the neighborhood: always beautiful landscaping and bright flowers to enjoy. I miss him already, and extend my heartfelt condolences to his family.
--Jo Reed

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Jack Cristofani

March 28, 2014

My heartfelt sympathy to Bob's family and friends at this very difficult time. I met Bob a couple of times and grew to like him enormously. He waged a fierce and noble battle against his cancer. He will be greatly missed you had the good fortune to have his shadow fall across their paths.

Mary Lou Joseph

March 27, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Bob's family at this sad and difficult time. I met Bob only twice, and spoke with him on the phone several more times, but I feel as if he was a very dear friend. He was such a good and kind man and a very real gift from God to my daughter, Melissa, to whom he was a mentor and true friend. I am sure that the their paths crossing on their respective journeys to God was Divine intervention. May he rest in peace.

Eileen Greenberg

March 27, 2014

I met Bob two years ago at the Head & Neck Cancer Support Group at VAHospCenter. I was struck by Bob's ability to speak to me both candidly and lovingly at the SAME time. He didn't mince words about what I should expect but cared deeply. Bob's art art is magnificent and breathtaking. One regret is that I never got him to show me where in my apartment one of his paintings can hang. I will miss you, Bob.. I feel lucky that you came into my life in MY time of need. Shalom, my friend.

March 27, 2014

My heartfelt sympathy to family and friends as you mourn the loss of your loved one. "Now may the Lord of peace give you peace constantly in every way. May the Lord of peace be with all of you." 2 Thess. 3:16

Ron Willett

March 27, 2014

Bob became important and helpful to me and some peers back in the mid-to-late 1980s in Washington, DC, as we struggled to grow from air-headed party boys into responsible adults. I'm glad he got to see that some of us made it. Thank you, Bob, we will love you forever.

Bill Mitchell

March 27, 2014

Sincere sympathy. Met him once through friends, what life energy...

March 27, 2014

A dear member of our family. We will always remember your talent, your generosity, and your kind heart.

Lee TenEyck

March 27, 2014

I will always remember Bob's smile and warm welcoming ways. I knew him from Christ House, Lafayette, NJ. I remember singing, "This Little Light of Mine" with him in the backyard of a friend-in-common. Even though many years have passed, Bob's light has always shined in my mind's eye, and I am sure in the eyes of many others. He was one of God's blessings to me and many others.

Dr Michael Sheridan

March 27, 2014

I knew Bob for ever so brief a time when we were both Franciscan Friars...he was always a jovial, kind man...he touched so many lives both as a friar and a beloved teacher...he will be sorely missed!He has embraced Sister Death and now enjoys the company of saints.

March 27, 2014

I first met Bob at Christ House in Lafayette, N.J. he was a Novice and I was working at the Retreat House. We became good friends and I was blessed with the gift of Bob's friendship over all these years. His passing is a great loss to me and all who knew and loved him. With love and deepest sympathies, Pat and Joe Connelly

Neil Johnson

March 27, 2014

Bob and I enjoyed some 40 years of friendship and I consider him my very best friend. We were Friars together and we taught at Bp. Timon HS. We remained friends through all these years and I will miss him terribly. Be at peace, my friend. Love you.

Fr. Frank McHugh, OFM

March 27, 2014

Bob and I taught together at Bishop Timon High School in Buffalo, NY back in the late 70's. He was a fun person to be with and he was a blessing for anyone who met him.

Br. William Fitzgerald

March 27, 2014

I knew Bob and his family from Brookline, MA. The family was very faithful to our community with daily and weekend Mass. Bob will be greatly missed. RIP

Brother John Maganzini

March 27, 2014

Bob was my neighbor at Holy Name College in Washington, DC. May he rest in peace.
With prayerful sympathy,
John Maganzini, OFM
St Anthony Shrine, Boston, MA

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