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Alvin Eugene Dennis Jr.

Alvin Dennis Obituary

DENNIS, ALVIN EUGENE, JR. (Age 51)

On Saturday, August 17, 2002, peacefully at his residence following a long courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Al was a life-long resident of Franconia, VA. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife, Mary B. Dennis and his father, Alvin E. Dennis, Sr. He was preceded in death by his mother, Irene D Dennis who also succumbed to multiple myeloma in 1997. He leaves a host of other loving relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at JEFFERSON FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5755 Castelwellan Dr, Alexandria, VA at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 24. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, #3

Forest St, New Canaan, CT 06830.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 22, 2002.

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Steve & Karen Werner

August 23, 2002

We extend deepest sympathies to Mary and Al's family. He was a great guy and will be missed.

Rob Beauregard

August 22, 2002

I have happy memories of warm summer nights out at the brick bbq, citronella candles burning bright, and Al entertaining everyone with his clever guitar repertoire. I will remember Al very fondly. I will say a prayer for you, Mary. And my thoughts are also with Jesse.

Katherine Beauregard

August 22, 2002

My thoughts and prayers are with both Mary and Al... may you both find peace.



Katy

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