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John Toohey Obituary


JOHN FRANCIS TOOHEY "FRANK"  
On Thursday, July 4, 2019. Loving husband of Mary M. McGrane; father of Aislinn Toohey; and father-in-law to Alex Safchuck. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Church of the Little Flower, 5607 Massachusetts Ave., Bethesda, MD 20816 on Tuesday, July 9 2019 at 12 p.m. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery following. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Society of Hematology Foundation at hemtology.org. Full obituary maybe be found on the DeVol Funeral Home (Washington, DC) website.

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Published by The Washington Post from Jul. 7 to Jul. 9, 2019.

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July 8, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the family of John Toohey. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief. Psalm 94:17-19

July 7, 2019

Mary, Aislinn, it is with a heavy heart that I receive such news. Prayers from all the Kellys. Love Frank. Sean.

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Mass of Christian Burial

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Church of the Little Flower,

5607 Massachusetts Ave., Bethesda, MD

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