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RICHARD P. WHITTY, III (Age 71)
Of Potomac, MD, passed away on Sunday December 23, 2012 surrounded by his wife and children. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Margaret (Peggy) Whitty and his five children: Richard P. (Deirdre) Whitty of Kensington, MD; Edward P. (Theresa) Whitty of San Diego, CA; Margaret W. (Jim) Molloy of Washington, DC; James P. (Ashley) Whitty of Washington, DC and Patrick J. (Alison) Whitty of Silver Spring, MD. Richard was the proud grandfather of 17 grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother J. William (Patricia) Whitty of Bethesda, MDRichard was born in Washington, DC on July 14, 1941. He attended Blessed Sacrament School, graduated from St. John's College High School (1959) and graduated from Mt. St. Mary's College in 1963Visitors may call upon family at Our Lady of Mercy 9222 Kentsdale Drive Potomac, MD 20854 on Friday December 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday December 29 at Our Lady of Mercy at 10:30 a.m. Internment St. Gabriel's Cemetery Potomac, Maryland. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration, 3900 13th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017 or St. John's College High School, 2607 Military Rd., NW, Chevy Chase, D.C. 20015.
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Kathleen Battle
December 30, 2012
Dear Peggy and children,
I just learned of your loss through today's bulletin and I am so very sorry. Dick was such a wonderful man and that dry wit of his brought a smile to many a face with the lilt of laughter. I could always see the twinkle in his eye!
You Peggy have been the consumate faithful and loving wife and an beautiful example of love for your children and their spouses.
William and our girls I know will join me in keeping you in their prayers and God most certainly will hold you all tenderly in the palm of HIS hand.
with love,
Patricia Figliozzi
December 28, 2012
Dear Peggy and family, we are so sorry to hear about Dick's passing. He will be greatly missed by all. May God be with you all. Jim and Patti Figliozzi
December 28, 2012
Dear Peggy and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Dick's passing. You all had such a wonderful journey together and many blessings through the years with your devoted children, grandchildren and friends.
I remember when you all lived beside Janie and Mike and the children would all romp and play. My mother and I enjoyed the parties and gatherings through the years. Dick's observations and very dry wit kept us all laughing and were one of the highlights at these events.
He loved his gardening, although he did not want the deer to help him out so much with pruning and eating, non-stop, through the vegetation.
Most of all he loved you and the children.
In friendship and love, my deepest sympathy,
Ann Byler Boone
Sandi and Win Miller
December 27, 2012
Jim and Ashley - We are so sorry to learn of your dad's passing. Please know that we and your many friends are keeping you and your families in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please give your mother our love. Always in our hearts, Sandi and Win
December 27, 2012
Peggy,
Very sorry to hear about your loss.
Eamonn Sheehan, Rathcoole, Dublin, Ireland
December 26, 2012
Jim and Ashley, so sorry to hear about your loss. May he rest in peace and god be with you and your family.
Manuel and Velia, Round Rock,Texas
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