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1948
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2019
JOSEPH MCPHERSON Obituary
Joseph W. McPherson, Jr. (Age 71)
Of Silver Spring, MD passed on to Greater Glory on Thursday, September 26, 2019. Born and raised in the Boston area by his parents, Joe and Mary (Remmes) McPherson, Joe was the husband of Madlyn (Gillespie) McPherson. In addition to his wife, Joe is survived by his children, James McPherson, Elizabeth Miller (David), Catherine Bishop (William), Joseph McPherson III (Giulia), Mary McPherson, and Anne McPherson. He is also survived by his siblings, Mary Tousignant (Albert), Nancy Cincotta (Paul), Janice Gallagher (John), Richard McPherson (Janice), Steven McPherson (Tricia), Barbara Purcell (James), 12 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Ann Marie McPherson. He deeply loved and was extremely proud of his entire family. Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 10103 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD from 4 until 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Brookewood School www.brookewood.org Arrangements by Cole Funeral Services. www.colefuneral.com
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for JOSEPH MCPHERSON
Joyce Field
September 21, 2023
He was the best leader for The Heights. I remember the dances/dinners my husband Peter and I attended over the years, the new gym, the students serving at the events, and the splendor of the surroundings. He is greatly missed.
Joyce Field
September 21, 2022
When I think of The Heights, I think of Mr. McPherson. He was such a wonderful leader, and my son William and I send our deepest condolences again.
Mrs. Joyce Field
Joyce Field
September 21, 2021
Joe McPherson was such a wonderful Head Master at The Heights. He helped mold so many students, including my son William, who respected him in so many ways.
Joyce Field
October 2, 2019
Heartfelt sympathy goes to Mr. McPherson's family in this time of great sorrow. He was such a wonderful leader at The Heights when our son William was a student there.
Manuel B. Datiles 3rd
October 1, 2019
Joe was a pillar of the community in Montgomery county and beyond. He helped many families with many children in countless ways- as a father figure to thousands of girls and boys, as a teacher and headmaster for decades, as an intellectual giving talks and serving as a living example of virtue and christian values, inspiring many young (and old) men and women to high aspirations and accomplishments. He also loved his country, leading civil war re-enactments and celebrations of the founding of the US esp Maryland in school and civic activities. In summary, he is a modern day contemporary HERO! We celebrate his life of heroic virtue and will always remember him with the highest admiration and regard!
Dr. & Mrs. Manny Datiles 3rd and family, Rockville, MD
Gustavo J. Alonso-Moreno
September 27, 2019
Dear Joe, It was definitely a pleasure knowing you. You were a cheerful person and your love of life was contagious. Thank you for being you. Although we'll miss you on Earth, you're now with the Lord and your soul will rest eternally with him. Rest in peace.
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