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Leonard Faina Obituary
FAINA LEONARD JOSEPH FAINA (Age 85) On Monday, June 15, 2009, of Morningside House, Ellicott City, MD. Beloved husband of the late Faye Burton Faina for 56 years; devoted father of Donna Faina-Simonds, Sharon Faina-Kurdziel and the late Leonard J. Faina, Jr.; brother of Irene E. Burgess and the late Thelma Lyons. Also survived by eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and great-nieces, nephews and great-nephews and countless friends. Detective of the Metropolitan Police Department, Juvenile Division in Washington, DC, retired in 1970 from an injury in the line of duty. Lifetime member of Police Association of Washington, DC and member of Association of Retired Police Officers. Honorary Life membership with the Knights of Columbus, Rosensteel Chapter. Veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II, honorably discharged in 1946. Member of the Boveglio Club organized in 1928. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Thursday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Friday, June 19 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of sending flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gilchrist Hospice Care. (gilchristhospice.org). www.COLLINSFUNERAL HOME.com
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June 19, 2009
On behalf of the Association of Retired Police Officers, I would like to extend our deepest sympathy. If we can be on assistance in anyway, please contact Janet Hankins on 202-438-1494.
June 18, 2009
Faina Family,
I am sorry that I could not make it to Len's wake..My wife Peggy is in a Nursing Home at Riderwood and not doing very well..I spend every day from 9AM to 8PM with her. In the past l5 days I have had three nights sleep and I am worn out..I want you to know that we loved Faye and Len and they were our best friends..We remember their great parties. The card games after work and our car pool with Ray Wren, Tom Horrigan and Paul Dickum..We were on our way home in a snow storm and the traffic on Georgia Ave. was very slow, we were stopped in traffic in from of liquor store Dickum jumped out of the car ran into the store purchased a six pack and got back before the traffic started moving. The KofC dances were great.. We had had a great life great friends and God was always looking out for us. Len and Faye are always in our prayers. God Bless you all..;.
Peggy & Rudy Biro
Cheryl Dunmore
June 18, 2009
To the Family,
May God give you the comfort and strength you need to endure your loss. Look forward to the fulfillment of the wonderful promise at Rev.21:4, "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning mor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
My sympathy goes out to all the family.
June 17, 2009
My deepest condolences to Donna, Sharon, Mrs. B and your families. Uncle Len always seemed larger than life and I shall always cherish how he and Aunt Faye welcomed me into their home. Especially once Uncle Len discovered my absolute fear of birds, he would graciously chase their bird around, return it to it's cage before I got to the front door! I shall miss him and that hearty laugh. May all the precious memories sustain you all and I know he is at peace with God.
Love,
Debbie Ingel
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