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Gertrude McGonigle Obituary

McGONIGLE
GERTRUDE T. (nee Convery), age 90, Oct. 21, 2008. Beloved wife of the late John J.; devoted mother of John E. McGonigle and Eileen Eck; also survived by 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Retired, long- time employee of Wm. H. Rhorer. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Sunday eve, 7 to 9 P.M., at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) Phila. Viewing also on Monday, 10:30 A.M., St. Casimir's Church, 502 New Jersey Ave., Riverside NJ 08075, followed by Funeral Mass 11:30 A.M. Int. Lakeview Cem., Cinnaminson NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to the above Church or Y.M.C.A. of Burlington Co., 59 Centerton Rd., Mt. Laurel NJ 08054, would be appreciated.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2008.

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Doreen Fetterolf

October 26, 2008

Jackie, our thoughts are with you. We will miss Aunt Gert very much. We enjoyed visiting her and hearing her take on what was happening in the world. Barry and Doreen

Mary Ann O'Donnell

October 23, 2008

My prayers are with you Jack, as well as with your mom, as she sleeps in peace. I will always remember her "laughing" and making me laugh. She was a dear friend to me and I will never forget her.

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