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DOROTHY BELLIA Obituary


DOROTHY MARIE BELLIA (Age 86)  
On Monday, September 26, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Gaetano V. Bellia; mother of Domenick (Ellen) Bellia and Joanne (Ken) Shade; grandmother of Steven (Amina) Shade, Amanda (Kevin) Wilk, Lauren (Kris) Fagerlin and Nicholas Bellia; great grandmother of Mia and Zachary Shade, Lillian, Brennan and Teagan Wilk. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, October 3, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road,, Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, October 4 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Building Fund, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20904.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 30, 2016.

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October 1, 2016

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. May you find much comfort from our God of comfort during this difficult time (Act 24:15)

September 30, 2016

My condolences to the family. May the God of comfort be your strength

September 30, 2016

Condolences to the entire familiy and friends of Dorothy Marie Bellia.Please read Ps 116:15. Those who die, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes.

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September 30, 2016

So sorry for the famiy's loss. There is little that I can say or do to ease your pain and suffering. Please know that God cares and will give you the strength that you need to endure. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

September 30, 2016

May god's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad and difficult time . Psalms 119 : 50,76 Ej GA

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