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John Etzel Obituary
On November 3, 2013 JOHN FRANCIS ETZEL, age 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and mentor, survived by his wife Jeanne Cora Etzel, children Marty (Carmel), Dan (Tawnya), Kathy, Tom (Michele) and Brian and grandchildren Kristen, Timothy, Amelia, Nicole, Christine, Danielle and Lily, brother George (Gene) Etzel. Predeceased by his infant son, Timothy John, and his brother Joseph (Nip) Etzel.
Friends and family are invited to visit at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26) Wednesday 2 to 4:30 & 7-9 PM. Funeral liturgy will be Thursday 10 AM at Church of the Immaculate Conception, 200 Ware Ave., Towson 21204, followed by burial at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial donations to the above church or to Stella Maris, 2300 Dulaney Valley Rd., Timonium, MD 21093.
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November 7, 2013
Dear Jean,
My Prayers are with you.
LoveVirginia Walten
Serena Porter
November 7, 2013
I have such fond memories of Mr Etzel, weekly dinners and baskin robbins ice cream. So glad I got up the last month. He will be missed.
Donald Hall
November 6, 2013
John, It was a pleasure working for you. I saw that you were loved by many and will be missed. Condolences to the family.
Joe Matysek
November 5, 2013
My condolences to the Etzel family. Mr. Etzel was a great family man which is reflecred in his children. May he rest in peace after a full and successful life.
Dennis Miller
November 5, 2013
John, it was a pleasure knowing you. Although we have not seen each other for a while, you are a good friend. I will miss you.
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