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Grace D'Ascoli Obituary
On Tuesday, November 8, 2005, GRACE M. D'ASCOLI, of Laytonsville, MD. Beloved wife of Fred J. D'Ascoli; mother of Dr. Peter Thomas, Dr. Camille Annette, Fred Joseph, Jr., Douglas Anthony, Timothy Lawrence, Nicolas John and Gerald Matthew D'Ascoli; grandmother of Jonah, Gaea, Josh, Aaron, Kelsey, Gerry, Drew and Craig; sister of Thomas J. Murphy, Jr. and Agnes Cecillia Loughrey. Relatives and friends may call at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD, Thursday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 11, at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to one's favorite charity. Arrangements by COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.
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Tim D'Ascoli
December 9, 2005
To all of those who cared for my mother in her last years, please accept my very deepest, heartfelt thanks.
As a Buddhist, I understand that life is eternal. Buddhism is the religion of eternal life (rather then eternal death) and, therefore, I have the utmost confidence that Mom will be reborn very soon! I pray, daily, that her time in Ku is negligible and that she be reborn into a happy, loving family.
Nichiren Daishonin wrote in a Gosho called Letter to Niike:
“Stop and ponder! How rare is the faith that moves one to give alms to a priest who knows the heart of the Lotus Sutra! S/he will not stray into the evil paths if s/he does so even once. Still greater are the benefits arising from ten or twenty contributions, or from five years, ten years, or a lifetime of contributions.”
My mother gave me life; therefore, her benefit is beyond measure.
Nichiren went on to say (in the same Gosho):
“How swiftly the days pass! It makes us realize how short are the years we have left. Friends enjoy the cherry blossoms together on spring mornings and then they are gone, carried away like the blossoms by the winds of impermanence, leaving nothing but their names. Although the blossoms have scattered, the cherry trees will bloom again with the coming of spring, but when will those people be reborn? The companions with whom we composed poems praising the moon on autumn evenings have vanished with the moon behind the shifting clouds. Only their mute images remain in our hearts. The moon has set behind the western mountains, yet we shall compose poetry under it again next autumn. But where are our companions who have passed away? Even when the approaching Tiger of Death roars, we do not hear. How many more days are left to the sheep bound for slaughter?”
My Mother will always remain in my heart! Mom was a friend of mine and I have missed her. My greatest hope is to aid her in her eternal life by my unwavering dedication to the practice of the Lotus sutra, chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.
With love and respect,
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo, Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.
Timd
Chris Gedney
December 2, 2005
D'Ascoli Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I have fond memories of growing up with all of you and the great times we had as kids near Listra Rd. in Rockville. May God bless each of you and grant you peace in your time of sorrow.
Amy Edberg
December 1, 2005
Gerry and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in the many memories you have and share among your families.
Karen Baldwin-Payne
November 16, 2005
Dear D'Ascoli Family,
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our family has such wonderful memories or her. Know that you are all in our thoughts.
The Baldwin Family
Wilma, Anne, Karen, Mary, Harry, John and Robert
ps I hope your Mom and my Dad are up there getting reacquainted.
John Baldwin
November 15, 2005
My prayers are with your family.
Lisa Snover Cannon
November 15, 2005
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
I have fond memories of your mom from the high school days.
Jim Hardman
November 15, 2005
My most sincere condolences for your loss.
Jamie Bowsher
November 13, 2005
Dear Uncle Fred and the whole D'Ascoli clan,
I was so sad when my dad called me to tell me that Aunt Grace had passed. I have wonderful memories of summers in Ocean City spending time with your family! One of my favorite memories was when Aunt Grace took us kids to pick blueberries! Gerry had decided not to wear shoes and ended up with purple feet! Aunt Grace was a special woman who made everyone feel welcome in her home! I know she will be greatly missed. But her spirit and love will always be with all of us who loved her! God bless all of you.
Jamie (Stahl) Bowsher
Jeff Howes
November 13, 2005
To the D'Ascoli Family:
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We hope you cherish all the lives you interact with on a daily basis and the lives you touch at certain times throughout the year. For this is our only life we are granted and should do our best to appreciate every waking moment of life even though there are many a times we may not feel up to the task or overburdened by life itself. Strength to you all.
Sincerely,
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Howes & Family.
Jim Carey
November 11, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love & prayers,
Jim and Pat Carey
Melissa Young
November 10, 2005
My sympathies go out to the family during this difficult time. May each one of you be able to find some degree of comfort in the hope of being reunited with dear Grace at a time when even the sting of death will be a thing of the past...
Isaiah 25:8, "And he will actually swallow up death forever and... will certainly wipe the tears from all faces..."
Connie Devan
November 10, 2005
My deepest sympathy and prayers to the entire D'Ascoli Family, especially to my good friend Gerry.
Sue and John Kilroy
November 10, 2005
Our most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire D'Ascoli family.
God bless.
Berthina Jamison
November 10, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayer is that God will comfort you during this time of your bereavement.
Robert & Neal Pizzano
November 10, 2005
Our heart goes out to the entire D'Ascoli family. Know that all of you are in our prayers.
Katie, Greg, and Abbie Wolf
November 9, 2005
To the D'Ascoli Family:
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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