Joseph W. Pfeifer

Joseph Pfeifer Obituary

PFEIFER, JOSEPH W.

On Wednesday, March 23, 2005, JOSEPH W. PFEIFER of Easton, MD, formerly of Chevy Chase, MD. Beloved husband of Virginia Pfeifer (nee Walker); devoted father of Janet Crook of Madison, CT, Mary V. Pfeifer of Kansas City, MO, Katherine Lafleur of Clarksville, MD, Margaret Yerger of Sanatoga, PA, Patricia Hittinger of Cibolo, TX, Elisabeth Sunier of Rockville, MD, Joseph W. Jr. of Laurel, MD, Phillip H. of Duluth, GA, John B. of Knoxville, MD, Robert F. of Olney, MD, Thomas A. of Easton, MD and Richard M. of Sharpsburg, MD. Also survived by 45 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Liturgy for Mr. Pfeifer will be celebrated at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Easton, MD, Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 10 a.m. Friends may call at the FELLOWS, HELFENBEIN AND NEWNAM FUNERAL HOME, P.A., Easton, MD on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Cordova, MD. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Chevy Chase Circle, Washington, DC. Memorial donations may be made to the Sts. Peter and Paul Family Life Center, 7906 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601. www.fhnfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 27, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Pfeifer

13 Entries

Mary Alice McNamara

April 25, 2005

To all the Pfeifer Family: My deepest sympathy for the death of Mr. Pfeifer. I have many fond memories of him from all the time I spent playing with Peggy and Patty at your house on Brookville Road. Even though another child around the house was probably the last thing he needed, he always made me feel welcome! I will keep him, and all of you,in my prayers.

Megin Walsh Sussman

March 29, 2005

Dear Mrs Pfeifer -

I send my sympathies to you and your big, wonderful family during this most sorrowful of times. Mary has told me how tough the last week has been for everyone, and how hard is the shock of Mr Pfeifer's sudden passing. My own dear husband also recently died suddenly. The love that poured down for me and my son from my siblings and family and friends, was the thing that moored me, and gave me the strength to carry on again, as your family's love and affection and compassion will do for you, I am sure. The tears will someday be replaced by loving rememberences, and happier times.

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take - but by the moments that take our breath away"

How lucky you have been, for all of those moments, strung together for so many years -

Sincerely, Megin

Mike and Judy Herman

March 29, 2005

We are so sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Pfeifer. We send our deepest sympathy to you all at this most difficult of times.

Former neighbors in Chevy Chase,

Mike and Judy Herman

Bob Pfeifer

March 28, 2005

Dad,

You left us too quickly.

I will miss you so much.

Bob, Sheila, Meghan, Kiley, Jack, Michael, and William.

Betsy Sunier

March 28, 2005

Looking for the Sunrise

I’m not looking for the sunset,

As the swift years come and go;

I am looking for the sunrise,

And the golden morning glow,

Where the light of heaven’s glory

Will break forth upon my sight,

In the land that knows no sunset,

Nor the darkness of the night.

I’m not going down the pathway

Toward the setting of the sun,

Where the shadows ever deepen

When the day at last is done;

I am walking up the hillside

Where the sunshine lights the way,

To the glory of the sunrise

Of God’s never-ending day.

I’m not going down, but upward,

And the path is never dim,

For the day grows ever brighter

As I journey on with Him.

So my eyes are on the hilltops,

Waiting for the sun to rise,

Waiting for His invitation

To the home beyond the skies.

Albert Simpson Reitz

We'll miss you Dad!

Love you "Big House Blow-ups"!

'Bebop', Billy, Connor, Alex, Derek and Aimee

Barbara Billings

March 28, 2005

"THE ROSE STILL GROWS BEYOND THE WALL"

Near a shady wall a rose once grew,

Budded and blossomed in God's free light,

Watered and fed by morning dew,

Shedding its sweetness day and night.

As it grew and blossomed fair and tall,

Slowly rising to loftier height,

It came to a crevice in the wall,

Through which there shone a beam of light.

Onward it crept with added strength,

With never a thought of fear or pride,

It followed the light through the crevice's length,

And unfolded itself on the other side.

The light, the dew, the broadening view

Were found the same as they were before;

And it lost itself in beauties new,

Breathing its fragrance more and more.

Shall claim of death cause us to grieve,

And make our courage faint or fail?

Nay! Let us faith and hope receive:

The rose still grows beyond the wall.

Scattering fragrance far and wide,

Just as it did in days of yore,

Just as it did on the other side,

Just as it will for evermore.

by A. L. Frink

Da....we love you & miss you so very much. You will be remembered forever in our hearts.

Barbara, Kayley, Taylor, & Paige

Clare and George Stafford

March 28, 2005

Mary, Betsy and all the Pfeifers,

We are all saddened to hear of your father's passing. George and I had the pleasure of meeting your Dad when he and your Mom visited Mary here in Kansas City. What a warm and jovial man...we enjoyed our visits with them. We will be with you in spirit celebrating his life. God bless you all. Love, Clare and George and all the Cain family.

Janet Crook

March 28, 2005

Dad, you were and continue to be the greatest father. We know that we have an advocate in Heaven now. Our love and prayers are with you, Janet, Robert, Barbara, Lisa, James, Kayley, Taylor, Madeline, Paige and Cassidy.

Clare & George Stafford

March 28, 2005

Mary, Betsy and all the Pfeifers,

All of us in here in Kansas City are saddened by the news of your father's passing. George and I had the pleasure of meeting your parents on their visits with Mary, and enjoyed your Dad's warmth and jovial manner. Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this time. Please know we're with you in spririt celebrating your father's life. God bless you all.

Love, Clare and George Stafford and the Cain family

Patricia & Todd Hittinger

March 28, 2005

We will miss you Dad. Though our military travels have kept us far from you, you are and always will be in our hearts! We love you Dad. We love you Dah!

Todd, Patty, Tim, Ryan & Jennifer

Peggy Yerger

March 27, 2005

We will never forget you and your loving smile and sense of humor.

Love, Peggy & Bob, Kevin, Brian, Paige, Jenna and Haley.

Katherine Lafleur

March 27, 2005

Dad,

You will always be in our hearts. You were the best father and grandfather; we miss you so very much.

All our love,

Katherine and Laurent,

Danielle, Amanda, Richard, Stephen and Paul Lafleur

Patricia Hittinger

March 27, 2005

I love you daddy. I know that you are with our Lord and I look to the day that we all will be together.

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