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EDWARD P. CILINSKI "Pete"
Died on Thursday, January 17, 2013. He was the devoted husband of the late Catherine A. Cilinski (58 years) and the loving father of Michael E. Cilinski, Rev. Robert C. Cilinski, Joseph P. Cilinski, Paul S. Cilinski, Mary Ann Dunn and Edward P. Cilinski; grandfather of Katy and Brian Cilinski, Keri and Charles Cilinski, Carly and Emily Cilinski, Scott and Elyssa Dunn and one great-grandson Cayden Cilinski. He is survived by his sister, Helen Terry; numerous nieces and nephews. Pete worked 44 years at the Washington Gas Light Company and 46 years at Safeway. He was a five-time Washington, DC Golden Gloves Champion with the St. Mary's Boys Club and member of the Washington, DC Sports Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Old Dominion Boat Club and lifetime member of the Mt. Vernon Knights of Columbus. Friends may call the Demaine Funeral Home, 520 S. Washington St., Alexandria, VA, where the family will be present on Sunday, January 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. with prayers at 4:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, January 22 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 310 S. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 with interment to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Gretchen Lund
January 28, 2013
Dear Ed and Family,
My heart goes out to you in the loss of your Dad. I'm so glad to have known him. He was a great guy and touched a lot of lives. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's peace, strength and comfort be yours in the days ahead.
Lorre Bowman, RN
January 28, 2013
May I offer my condolences and prayers to the family. I delivered mail to Mr. Cilinski in the first year of my 30 years at Washington Gas. It was an honor and delight to know him! My father, Jerry Bowman, now passed, worked 30-plus years for the gas company and knew and loved "Pete" as well, having also grown up and played sports in an around the D.C. area.
Jim Shemanski
January 24, 2013
I've got many great memories of your Dad, and of course, your Mom. I'm glad they were part of our extended family. I know they're both sharing eternal happiness after lives well-lived.
Mary Jo (Malia) Wigglesworth
January 23, 2013
I remember Mr. & Mrs. Cilinski fondly from Hybla Valley and St. Louis. I know that they are together now and I am sure having a great time in heaven.
Nicole Ratner
January 23, 2013
Father Bob. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time. I was so overjoyed to see your dad on Christmas Eve and remember many of their visits to GMU during your years there. We send our love and thoughts.
Sarita Ann Faught
January 22, 2013
I will forever remember how seeing Pete's smile instantly made my day brighter. He was not only loved by the Cilinski family, but by his Washington Gas family as well. May God bless Pete and comfort all those who love and miss him.
Mary & Mike Copsey
January 22, 2013
Our sincere condolences for your loss. Pete was one of a kind...always had a smile and made you smile too. It was my pleasure to have known him all those years at Washington Gas.
Patricia Johnson
January 21, 2013
Pete was already an icon when I arrived at Washington Gas in 1961. He was the jolliest, happiest man one could ever hope to know. Through the years my interactions with Pete were many and he never failed to make me feel better with his hearty laugh. I know his family will miss him, but the family that is waiting for him in heaven will be so happy to have him back. He was a righteous man who loved the Lord, his family, his work and his play (especially his card games at lunch). He toiled long hours at two jobs to keep things going. What a remarkable man.
May God bless all of you and fill your hearts with joy when you remember what a joyous man he was.
Pat Johnson
margaret Macdonald
January 21, 2013
Rest in peace
Patti Graninger
January 21, 2013
To Cathy, Joe, Fr. Bob, & ALL of the Cilinski Family:
I am so sorry for the loss of such a Wonderfully Loving Man! Pete was a great person to be around. My memories of him at "Mother Gas" are heartwarming and entertaining. He was one of "the Greats", and I owe him a lot for his support and advice. He was so proud of all his children, and happy that Joe worked with us at WGL.
I enjoyed spending time with him & Cathy at their home, with Ray Hollidge, "Fitz", Harry Hancock & their wives; and will never forget the "Store" in the basement and the dented, unlabeled cans!!
Pete always had some great story to tell of his early years, his Family, who he was so devoted to, and anyone who needed a little help! (My Dad knew him "in the day", talked about his boxing triumphs,and also dated his sister Mary, before my Mom.)
May your memories sustain you and bring you all Peace in the days ahead!
May God hold him in the palm of His hand ~ until we meet again!
Patti Graninger
Retired, Washington Gas Light Company
BOD Quarter Century Club of Washington Gas Light Company
The Fortun's
January 20, 2013
Our families thoughts and prayers are with Fr Bob and his family during this difficult time. May good times shared help you to smile during this time of sadness. We love you Fr Bob. Joe and Sherri Fortun - All Saints Parishioners
January 20, 2013
Father Bob, My prayers are for you and your family. May Our Lord and Mother Mary take your Father's (Edward) hand into theirs and bring him to home to Heaven to be with God the Father Abba. Edward can now be with his wife Catherine and all our family. Well done My Faithful Servant. This saying is special to me and all those who are in Love with Our God. My Lord please Bless Edward in his journey to you. God Bless you and your family. Peggy Thomas
Benjo Hill
January 20, 2013
The Fil-Am Ministry of All Saints is sending our heartfelt condolences to the family of Fr. Bob. May the soul of Mr. Edward Cilinski rest in peace.
January 20, 2013
My name is Kevin Powers..My mother is Rosemary ( Davis ) Powers. All of my mother's brothers were friends of Pete's...John Davis,Steven ( Steebo ) Davis,Mike,and Neal.
The memories I have of Pete are so many, and all so wonderful..Pete singing songs to all of us kids when we were young.The boat races at the Old Dominion Boat Club,where, of course, Pete wore his famous red long john's ( with the flap in the back ) And all the years I got to visit with him at the Safeway in Hollin Hall. He was always ready with a smile and a story,and he always asked about my family. He will be missed by my entire family. May God bless his.
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