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ANN McCLOSKEY Obituary

McCLOSKEY
ANN (nee Bergman), on October 16, 2013, at the age of 86. Loving wife of James J.; devoted mother of Patricia Brock, Geraldine Purcell, Susan Carter (Richard), Theresa Bruno (Louis) and loving godchild, Rosemary Quinn; dear Gram of Tracey Brock, Edward Purcell Jr., Michael Bruno, Christina Carter, Shannon Bruno, Virginia Carter; great grand-mom of Benjamin Purcell, Ryan Bruno, James Bruno, Gracie Joy Purcell and Lily Bruno; loving friend of George Pinel (Gloria); also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Sunday, 6 to 8 P.M., BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.), and Monday, at St. Michael Church, 1445 N. 2nd St., Phila., from 10 to 10:45 A.M., followed by her Funeral Mass at 11 A.M. Int. Palmer Cemetery.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Oct. 18, 2013.

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October 21, 2013

Cliff and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Anne. What a special person she was. Our prayers are with your entire family at this sad time.

Cliff and Marcy Gray

October 18, 2013

ann was a wonderful woman who would do anything she could for anyone. my prayers to her family. r.i.p. ann

Ann Kleinschmidt

October 18, 2013

Dearest Pat Tracey and Family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother and Grandmom. May wonderful memories provide Peace Strength Comfort and Guidance during this difficult and sad time.
Love and Prayers to all,
Ann Kleinschmidt
Liberty Resources Inc.

Maureen McGinley

October 17, 2013

My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Ann was a great person she helped everyone out and if she couldn't she would put you in touch with the person that could. Truth be told Ann originated the pay it forward slogan she was loved and respected by many. So sorry for your loss. R.I.P Ann

Thomas Flemming

October 17, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the McCloskey family for their loss. Mrs. McCloskey was a very special person who would help out anyone in need. Will never forget her kindness! God Bless, RIP, Mrs. McCloskey.

Patricia Kandel

October 17, 2013

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Patti, Stephen, Michael and Casey Kandel

William Pomroy

October 17, 2013

sorry for your lost Ann was a Good person and Friend.Will be missed

anna galiczynski

October 17, 2013

What a great women i will never forget what she did for me rest in peace my friend

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