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William McDonough Obituary
The family will receive friends from 7-9 PM, Tuesday February 8, 2011, and 3-5 & 7-9 PM, Wednesday February 9, 2011, at Gonce's funeral home, 4001 Ritchie Hwy. Brooklyn, MD 21225. Private viewings will be held also at Gonce's 3-5 PM, Tuesday February 8, 2011. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM, on Thursday, February 10, 2011, at the Brooklyn Church of God at 3800 9th St., Brooklyn, Md. 21225. Interment will be at the Cedar Hill Cemetery.
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for William McDonough
February 3, 2015
Hi Uncle Bill , Miss you love you. Hope you and dad are having fun. Happy Birthday.
Love You.
Jimi McDonough
November 19, 2014
Hi Popper,
It has been quite awhile since our last conversation. I really do miss your smile and whit, well thanksgiving is upon us and shortly after christmas the only thing missing is you and my parent's the holiday's just are not the same anymore. Well Virginia is hosting thanksgiving dinner I really hope it goes well for her. Greg and I went on another cruise this September it was awesome, that is the only way to go anymore. popper I love and miss you.Until we meet again your daughter in law Mary.
mary McDonough
March 25, 2014
Good morning popper,
I can not believe that you would have been 80 years young in heart today, I pray that you are singing in your heavenly choir and praising our Lord and Saviour on this glorious day. Until we meet again . Love Alway's and Forever Mary, Your daughter in law .
mary mcdonough
February 6, 2014
Good Morning Popper,
Well it has been three years today that you went to be with our Lord,and a day does not go by that I don't think about you, it has been quite hard down here lately but I know you are watching and singing joyful songs to our Lord ,but it still is not the same without you. I am glad that you are no longer in pain but our pain has not subsided yet,it will when we meet you again in God's beautiful presence. Love Alway's and Forever Mary your Daughter in Law.
mary mcdonough
December 11, 2013
Good Morning Popper,
I sure do miss you the holiday's seem to have come upon fast Thanksgiving over and here comes Christmas,I really pray that you are still singing beautiful music with our Lord , I will alway's Love you and Miss you something terrible but I will also see you when the Lord decides to bring me home Merrry Christmas Dear Popper.
June 17, 2013
Happy Father's Day Dad. You have been gone for 2 years + and I miss just much as the first day. It just doesn't feel right. I still need you. You don't realize that just one day you will be gone. I believe the Lord when he says that we will be together again someday. So until then, I love you and miss you. I will make sure that my grandchildren know you.
mary mcdonough
June 15, 2013
Hi Popper,
Well another Father's Day without you but you are now in the best place ever to celebrate and with the best Father ever our Lord and Saviour.Until we meet again Love alway's and forever Your Daughter in Law Mary.
March 27, 2013
I am sure you had the best birthday with our Lord. We miss you but wouldn't trade you being with the Lord for anything. Love you! Neener
March 26, 2013
Hey Dad, I was thinking of you all day yesterday and wished you a Happy Birthday but I forgot to post here. Soooo
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD
Love and miss you so.
Love Vicky
mary mcdonough
March 25, 2013
Good morning Popper,
Just thought I would say Happy Birthday to the sweetest Popper any daughter in law could ask for I loved you from our very first encounter and I still love you today alway's and forever. until we meet again. Hugs and kisses Mary
Victoria D'Antonio
February 8, 2013
I'm missing you real bad. I can't stop. I've prayed about it but I am still devastated over the loss of you. I do get comfort knowing that you are with the Lord but I guess I am being selfish because I want you here.
Love you and Miss you,
Vicky
Greg
February 7, 2013
Love you, Pop.
mary mcdonough
February 6, 2013
Well Popper it has been two years today since you went to be with the Lord and guess what I still miss you even more today then yesterday the pain really does not go away my only prayer is that you are happy and singing your favorite song's I ove you alway's and forever your daughter in law Mary.
mary mcdonough
January 1, 2013
Happy New Year Popper I still miss your beautiful smile I hope that you are enjoying yourself with our Lord. Until we meet again Love always and forever Mary.
Tina
December 27, 2012
Christmas will never be the same without you. We all love and miss you so much. Trying to make new traditions with my family to honor your love of Christmas and to teach them the meaning of the season.
P Helmick
December 26, 2012
From the Page family
December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas Dad. We try to make the best of the day but it's not the same without you. Love you and miss you terribly.
Love,
Vicky
mary mcdonough
December 24, 2012
Hi Popper just thought I would drop you a quick line to say Merry Christmas and that I sure do miss you until we meet again love mary
July 6, 2012
I was watching the fireworks on 4th of July and I was remembering when you would take us to Fort McHenry every Defender's day. All I could say was that I want my daddy. This is the cruelist thing a person has to go through but amazingly we do. We all learned so much from you. Not a day goes by that something makes me think of you. I have your picture of you on my desk at work. Mom asked where her picture was and I told her that I still have her. But then I remind my self that you are in a much better place and that I shouldn't be selfish. But I can't help it. After all I am only human. Love and miss you dad and one day we will all be together again. Love you daughter, Gicky
Greg Sr.
July 5, 2012
Pop, there is a saying we all know and heard..." It gets better with time," it seems to be getting harder with me. Fourth of July has just past and I remember times you tried to get us all to go and do things at the harbor and other places some we can experience culture...That is my mentality now, but I didn't see it then...The hardest part is I want you here now that I get it and not a darn thing I can do to change anything. This is almost unbearable.
April 9, 2012
Happy Easter my Love, I'm so glad you are with our Savior with no pain. I miss you so very much. I linger for you all the time, I love you so much. I talk to you all the time. With all my love your Ginny.
April 9, 2012
HAPPY EASTER DAD. I wish that you were here but glad that your with God. Missing you and love you. Vicky
Greg McDonough Sr.
April 8, 2012
I really wanted to see you today Pop. What loving memories I have of you, but they don't always seem sufficient.
March 26, 2012
Happy Birthday Dad:
We went to Denny's yesterday in honor of your birthday and then we visited you and sang happy birthday. Love you and miss you soooo much. Love your daughter Vicky.
mary mcdonough
March 25, 2012
Happy Birthday Popper,
we are going to Denny's today to celebrate your birthday and then we are coming to visit with you for a little while, sure do miss ya and love you even more. your daughter in-law Mary.
Victoria D'Antonio
March 18, 2012
Top of the mornin' to you dad. I miss you still soooo much. A day doesn't go by that something doesn't remind me of you. Still can't believe that you are not here. It's been over a year and it hasn't gotten any better. We will be getting together next week to celebrate your birthday. See you soon. Loving and missing you.
Vicky
mary mcdonough
March 17, 2012
Happy St. Patrick's Day Popper,
Well are you singing some Irish song's with all the angel's. I hope that you run into Mom and DaD say hi for me. Time does not stand still for no one. I can't believe that it has been one year since you left us.Well Popper it is time to go I am visiting Mom and Dad today as alway's Love you forever Mary.
mary mcdonough
March 9, 2012
Hi Popper,
It has been a while since we last spoke I am sorry. So much has happened since we last talked.My Mom has come to join you all on Feb 5th 2012, if by any chance you have run into her and Dad through out your days say hi for me. Well Popper the house is so cold that we bought a fireplace insert for next winter sure hope it helps not only with the heat but also the monthly bill, wow you would have gone bonkers this year.prices are just out of this world down here. Well Popper it has been pretty rough here I am truly looking forward to the day the Lord comes back the pain is constant it hides for a little while but then it just slams you all over again. Well for now I will simply say Love You Always and Forever Your daughter in law Mary.
mary mcdonough
February 7, 2012
Hey there Popper, I can not believe that it has been a year already since you went to be with the Lord. I am down here with your loving son and you would be very proud of him, don't get me wrong he misses you something fierce but he is comforted by knowing that you are no longer in pain and singing in our heavenly choir. Well Popper it is time to say I Love You Always and Forever, Mary
Victoria D'Antonio
February 3, 2012
Well dad it's coming up to the one year anniversary of the day that God called you home. The heartache is still there. I just really realized that I will never see you again on this earth. That's really very difficult to accept. Just wanted to say that I'm am thinking of you and missing you.
Love your daughter Vicky
Greg Sr
November 12, 2011
My Lord, I miss him greatly.
Bernice Knofski Cooper
March 9, 2011
I'm truely sorry for your family's lost. I know Mr Bill. I lived acrossed the street from him for years.
PAT HELMICK
March 8, 2011
I'm truely sorry for your family's lost,he was a gentle and kind person . We will all miss him dearly,again my heart and prayers go out to the family.sincerly,Pat&John Helmick&family
Robin Moczulski
March 8, 2011
I remember when Mr. Bill would play the Moody Blues. It was because he liked this group that I expanded my music interests. I remember his jokes and upbeat character. I remember how people would come up to him and say "Oh no, Mr. Billllll". God Bless him and his family......
Jim McDonough JR
March 7, 2011
To my family, I am sorry I have not been around for so long. Uncle Billy was a great uncle and dad..A great brother to my dad and his other brothers and sisters.,he will be missed deaply. It is my loss at this time because I was not there to say goodbye..
Love Jimmy
Luis Kranwinkel
March 6, 2011
My prayers are with you and your family in these tough times. Please come by or stop me if you need to talk.
Nancy Nooe
March 6, 2011
My best memories are when Gin and Bill came to visit us on the farm. We had fun times but the very best memories are when we would get together at the pool,sharing our food and sitting around on the deck just talking. - fun times with the family. I already miss you Bill and love you very much. See you in heaven - now that's going to be the good times. Love Nancy
William Bartlett
March 6, 2011
Our Deepest Condolences to the McDonough Family...
You are in our thoughts & Prayers..
Bill & Sarah
michael mcdonough
March 6, 2011
Hello daddy (popper) Im working and its raining im sitting in one of my favorite spots over looking the chesapeake bay. I often sit here and think and talk to you. You would love this view but again you have a grand view of the heavens. Its been difficult not to have you with us anymore but I know you are not suffering and you are in great hands. I think of you everyday and I realize how important you were in my life. I would not have the job I have if it wasn't for you and the momma. I will continue to carry on your legacy to my kids. I love and miss you very much and look over my little bunny (tallulah belle ) who recently joined you in heaven. Ill talk to you soon seeeee yaaaaa!!!!!
One of many photos of Pop in the Scouts
William McDonough Sr.
March 6, 2011
Your Son, Greg McDonough Sr.
March 6, 2011
To My Pop,
Pop. It's been one month since you left us. The initial sting is gone...a pain no one knows unless they have endured it. Since you have been involved in all of our lives one way or another, since we were born, there are plenty of good memories. Somehow, even some of the rough spots are actually good memories because they helped us learn and grow. I will always cherish these memories. There are also many, many pictures of you circulating around, so seeing you is always possible. The single, most encouraging thing to me, is that you are a child of our Lord. This alone guarantees I will see you again. I know you are in a better place ( understatement ),but there is no substitute for you being here physically The memories of you is the next best thing. I am not doing too horrible at this point as I have found great strength in God's word ( as you could definitely relate to ). There are still times, as it will probably be for the rest of my life, that I miss you terribly. You were, ( and still are because of the legacy you left ), simply the greatest father and man I could of had in my earthly life.
That's all for now, Pop, will post more in the future.
Victoria McDonough-D'Antonio
February 21, 2011
Daddy, I am so filled with sadness. I know that you are with the lord and no longer in pain, that gives some comfort. I just can't believe that you are no longer here. Just about every day I say something and say "my dad used to say that or sing that". I would always call you to tell you that one of our favorite movies is on tv or call you to ask how to repair something in my own home. I am truly crushed and I know as time goes by that the pain will not be as intense (at least that's what everyone tells me). You will have a new great-granson soon and I will make sure that he and Kaya know you as if you are still here. I can't imagine my life without you. Why is it that this is the circle of life that it hurts sooo much? Please give baby Teresa a kiss from her big sister and our pooches. I love you and miss you sooo very much. I spent some time with Mom this weekend and I believe for just a bit of time we had some smiles. Your loving daughter Vicky.
Bill Jr
February 18, 2011
Well POP I went by your burial site Friday morning and chatted with you a little bit. As hard as it was to do that I still managed. I know you are not there, but it's a place to have personal time with not only my pop, but my best bud and mentor. I am 51 yrs old and still cotinued to learn from you daily. You were truly an amazing person and an even better Father. It will never ever get better as there will be a void in my life that can never be filled. I feel we were even closer in the past 15 yrs than ever before and now I must try and manage with the emptiness I feel. I am glad you suffer no more and I'm glad you can be with the Father you never knew, your mom, two brothers, sister, your Daughter and most of all what you been waiting for is to be with the Lord in Paradise. I will miss you deeply and will never ever forget you. LUV YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER..... P.S. Don't worry about Mom, we gotcha covered.
Bill Jr.
February 18, 2011
Well Pop, its another sad day gone by and it has not changedthe pain of missing one bit. I went to your grave on Sunday and placed a nice heart of flowers upon it and chatted a little with ya. Gina and I took momma a crab cake dinner for Valentine's dinner and she loved it. Jeopardy started with the computer trying to be better than a human, but the humans kept up with him. Still missing you deeply and it remains painful. I miss you so much my buddy, pal, pop, daddy.
C.J. B
February 11, 2011
Bill and family, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Although I have never met 'Popper', I have heard many wonderful, funny things about the man from Bill Jr. (aka Mooser).
Tina Pizor
February 9, 2011
Popper, You have no idea how much I will miss you. You were always there for me and often took the place of my own father. I will never forget the things I've learned from you. Hearing stories of how you have touched so many lives inspires me to try harder to be a better person. I know all of your dreams didn't come true but God's plans for you allowed you to touch more people than you ever knew. I know you told me not to come to Maryland because I needed to take care of the baby but it tears me apart not to be there to say good-bye. You are everything to our family and my only comfort now is to know that you are at peace and with the Lord. Kaya misses you terribly and I told her she can look to the sky and speak to you whenever she wants. She knows you loved the stars and thinks a brightest one was just added!! We love you, Popper. Things will never be the same without you. Love, Tina (Neener)
Lisa Wright
February 9, 2011
Dear Mcdonough Family,
So very sorry to hear of your great loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May god bless you all.
Love,
Lisa,Ricky and Joshua
Rev.Randy/Sheila Baker
February 9, 2011
Bro. Bill was a kind and gentle man. He always had a hug and kind word to give.
At times when no words could be found he would just look at you and smile a smile that said it all. I remember those times in choir when the notes for him weren't written and he was told to sing tenor, he would look back at Sarah and I with a look that said "She wants me to sing what? I'm a bass! Help!!!!" We would just chuckle and try to keep singing. Many times with in the last couple years you could see he was hurting, I would often tell him I was praying. His response was always "Thats what I want." Now-no more prayers-just praises
unto God for a chance to know Bro.Bill.
We will miss you greatly. See you in heaven. (How's the stars look now?)
richard hartloff
February 9, 2011
POPPER you are missed know need to find someone else for kind advice you were caring and always had good to say to people the kids miss you and so does teresa and I you were like a grandpa to me also one of the finest men I have known.
Shannon Woodward/Hofer
February 9, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family
teresa hartloff
February 9, 2011
to my popper their are so many great memeories that i will always have of you you were the kind,caring person that i knew you loved life and everything that came with my kids will alwas remember their popper we will always love and never forget
all our love,
mr&mrs hartloff and family
David Smith
February 8, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Bill was a great supervisor when we worked at P & B. I always enjoyed working with him and hearing about his family.
Karen Inocencio
February 8, 2011
Hi Popper, I was very sad to hear you are no longer with us but I know you are in a much better place now. You were such a good man. I have many fond memories of you from growing up next door to you on Charles Street. Like having dohgies that you made for breakfast when I would spend the night with Tina, you always calling me Karen McGee or the time you showed me and Tina how to watch the elcips from a pin hole in a window shade that was projecting on to a wall in a dark room. It was very fascinating to both of us. You will be dearly missed. Our thought and prayers go out to all of your family and friends. Rest in peace Popper.
Love,
Karen Inocencio (Hause) & Family
mary mcdonough
February 8, 2011
6 February 2011 my heart was broken for the second time. That was the day my father in law aka Popper left his earthly home he is now singing with our heavenly choir, Popper I miss you so much my love will be with you always and forever your daughter in law Mary
Josie Adkins
February 8, 2011
Mr. Bill always greeted me with a smile, a hug and a kiss. He was always very happy and very kind. I am sorry to hear of his passing, he will be missed. All of my thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Bill's family.
Love,
Josie Adkins
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