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JAMES LYNCH Obituary
JAMES F. LYNCH "Jim" (Age 80)
Of Rockville, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on March 21, 2015. Survivors include his beloved wife of 57 years, Barbara Moehl Lynch formerly of Dubuque, Iowa; children Julie Lynch Arnsberger (Mark), Steve Lynch (Dawn), Betsy Lynch Lanning (Billy), surviving grandchildren: Christopher Arnsberger (Carrie), Brian Lanning, Kevin Arnsberger, Matthew Arnsberger, Jimmy Lanning, Megan Lynch, and Stacie Lynch and great grand-daughter Madison Arnsberger. He was preceded by his parents Leo and Ellen Lynch of New Hampton Iowa and his siblings Merlin, Mary Jane, Margaret, and Charlie, and surviving brother Thomas. His love of life, positive attitude, and commitment to his family will truly be missed. The family will receive friends at St. Raphael Catholic Church, Falls at Dunster Roads, Rockville, MD on Wednesday from 5-9 PM, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. John's Cemetery, Frederick, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Raphael Catholic Church at 1513 Dunster Road, Rockville, MD 20854, in memory of James F. Lynch. Please view and sign the family guestbook atpumphreyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for JAMES LYNCH
March 26, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family, friends and prayer (Psalm 65:2) during this difficult time.
Cindy Tolson & Family
March 26, 2015
Thoughts and prayers are with the entire Lynch family. Remember the good times -- smiling, laughing, talking, sharing, loving.
Beth Mullally McWhirt
March 24, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man with many talents. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Davis Family
March 24, 2015
Peace and Prayers for your family as you celebrate a life well lived and the fruits of his life... He was a very prayerful person and I am sure the comforting embrace of our Lord was a blessing to him. God bless... know you have a new Coach/Father/Husband/Friend looking down on you from heaven.
Anthony Kirchgessner
March 24, 2015
I owe a lot to you Coach Lynch!RIP
March 24, 2015
I didn't know him or his family, but I read the obituary and what an incredible career. And an outstanding citizen. God Bless him and my condolences to his family.
Esther Kuennen Darnell
March 24, 2015
I rec'd an e-mail this evening re Jim's death. I am so sorry to hear the news. Jim and I were classmates at NH High School and I have lived in the DC area since June 1952.
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