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JEFFREY WHITESELL Obituary
WHITESELL JEFFREY L. WHITESELL Jeffrey L. Whitesell, 61, of Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 3, 2015, with his family at his side. He was born and raised in Manchester, CT, was a graduate of Manchester High School, received his undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut and an MBA from George Washington University. He was a resident of Silver Spring, MD for 25 years. Jeffrey was the beloved husband of the late Janice (Newton) Whitesell; father of Mark and Adam Whitesell. He was son of Chadwick and Rosalie (Lee) Whitesell. He is survived by his sons, Mark N. Whitesell and Adam N. Whitesell; his mother, Lee Whitesell; his brothers and sisters and their spouses, William and Dale, Robert and Mina, James and Karen, Chad and Janet, Judy and Jere Quinn, Jeanne and Rick Chaffee. Jeffrey was employed at Synectics For Management Decisions, Inc. (SMDI) for 35 years and was the General Manager of Synectics for the past 20 years before his retirement last year. During Jeffrey's tenure as General Manager for SMDI, the company grew tenfold. Jeffrey had a love of sports and coached many of his sons' teams. He especially loved to attend his sons' wrestling matches as they competed in high school and college. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, February 5, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Kemp Mill Road and Arcola Ave., Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, February 6, at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Olney, www.relayforlife.org/olneymd; Friends of Maryland Wrestling, www.terpswrestling.com; or Our Lady of Good Counsel Wrestling Pin Club, http://www.goodcounselwrestling.com/sponsors www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.COMwww.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.COM
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DeWayne Scott
January 31, 2022
I miss you so much Uncle Jeff, and appreciate the encouragement that you gave me. I will never forget you. The boys are doing just fine. I love you and will see you in Gods time. I think back on you and smile. Rest well Unc.
DeWayne Scott
January 30, 2019
I have found memories of the back and forth we had whenever my Redskins would play his Giants. It was what we did we talked trash never mean spirited just good natured fun. Tgat and he dancing to Rare Essence overnight scenario at my aunt Wendy's wedding. Jeff made me smile and I miss my unc so much. Until we meet again to resume our trash talk Rest in Perfect Peace Unc
Lou August
February 16, 2015
I got to know Jeff at the Light of Christ prayer group,where is love of god and family were so evident. I pray for his soul and healing for his family, especially Adam and Mark. The confluence of circumstances, pain and challenges they have had to endure these past years can only be left to God's wisdom to discern, yet Jeff and Janice will surely we smiling down from heaven, inspiring Adam and Mark in yet-unknown ways and cheering them on in every way. You have my deepest sympathiees
Lenny Kimball
February 12, 2015
I had the privilege of meeting Jeff when Jim Whitesell and I flew down from Connecticut to pick him up for Thanksgiving. He was a funny social guy. I am very saddened to hear he had passed away. Please send my condolences to the family.
Gennady Chernyavsky
February 12, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
February 12, 2015
Dear Jim & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
God Bless,
April Krason
Royal Charter Composite Squadron
Connecticut
February 6, 2015
The Whitesell Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I went to school with Jeff. May you be flying with the angels Jeff. God Bless.
Sincerely,
Mary Granato
Trisha and Amber Cummings
February 6, 2015
Our deepest condolences to Mark, Adam, Chad, Patrick and the rest of the family. Jeff was such a happy caring man. He made Synectics a wonderful place to work. Amber and I owe him such a debt of gratitude for all the help he extended to us throughout the years. May the candles light his path to heaven.
Scott Grzyb
February 6, 2015
To the entire Whitesell family,
We are deeply saddened to learn of Jeff's passing. May he continue to live and love in your hearts and may his life be celebrated through the tender sharing of your memories.
With Love to all, Scott and Diane Grzyb
February 6, 2015
Dear Lee:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers today. Paula d'Avignon and Suzanne Berwick
DeWayne Scott
February 6, 2015
Love U and will miss you Unc. I'll see you in Glory
Raquel Salientes
February 6, 2015
Dear Mark and Adam, I share your grief on the loss of your beloved father, Jeff. He and I were friends and members of the Light of Christ Prayer Group at St. Andrew's. Please know that he will be in my prayers.
Melissa Hall
February 6, 2015
Jeff rest in peace. You will forever be rembered as a great man. You made synectics not just a great place to work but a family. I hope your boys read these messages and some way through their pain they are strengthend and not saddened
John Rice
February 6, 2015
Mrs. Whitesell and family. I share your sadness from your great loss. Having been through the same I know what you are going through. I remember Jeff as one of "the little kids" in the neighborhood and later as a nice young man. John Rice
Tameka Martin
February 5, 2015
I was so saddened to hear of Jeff's passing. He was a great leader and I enjoyed working for him as an employee at Synectics. He had an open door policy that made me comfortable coming to him to share not only professional matters but also personal matters. He gave great advice and very compassionate. My deepest condolences to Mark and Adam; I can only imagine the heartache you both must feel. Keep in mind that Jeff no longer has to suffer...I will keep you all in my prayers.
Tameka Martin
Bernadette Phelan
February 5, 2015
With my deepest sympathy. I pray fervently that the light of the Lord guide Jeff's journey back to our Heavenly Father. May he rest in peace. Amen.
Monica Chang-Hunt
February 5, 2015
Jeff, you played a big part in The Light Of Christ Prayer Group at St. Andrews. I was a cradle Catholic until I met Donald McCallum, Annette oleniewski and Eileen Mooney. And yourself.
It has given me strong faith, to fight the illness I am going through. Rest in peace my friend. God Bless you. Monica Chang-Hunt
Kathryn Dunn
February 5, 2015
Mark & Adam: Words cannot convey my sadness at your loss. Your Dad was a fine, fine man -- from the time I first saw him on the sidelines of Mark's 1st grade soccer matches, I could see he loved you both deeply and was committed to being a wonderful dad.
fred gliha
February 5, 2015
I love you Jeff, goodbye dear friend
Alisa Male
February 5, 2015
I've never met such a kind and caring person, leader, and friend. Jeff was always there for each and everyone of us at Synectics and his door was always open. Mark and Adam, I'm so extremely sad for your loss and to be orphaned at such a young age with your whole lives ahead of you. I never knew you guys very well, but I was always on top of your life events. I remember, like it was yesterday, when Janice was on complete bedrest waiting for Adam to be born. Your suffering is greater than all of ours combined, but please know that your father touched many people and his memory will live on in our hearts forever. Much love to you and your family during this difficult time.
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