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Rory Fontanelle Obituary

FONTANELLE, RORY V. "Bobo" (Age 41)

On Saturday, July 16, 2005. Husband of Kim M. Fontanelle; son of Winston and Lucille Fontanelle; father of Jermain and Marcus Fontanelle; brother of Wayne, Terrance and Andrew Fontanelle, Colleen Swilling and Michelle Williams. Visitation, Friday, July 29, 10 a.m. until time of funeral, 11 a.m. at Greater Revelation Baptist Church, 7617 Allentown Rd., Fort Washington, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Services by STRICKLAND.

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Published by The Washington Post from Jul. 27 to Jul. 28, 2005.

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THERESA DEAN

August 18, 2005

I still have a high school picture of BoBo holding a drink up & laughing that laugh of his. I will keep the Fontanelle family in my prayers and remember the crazy days at Potomac High with BoBo. Gone, but NEVER forgotten! GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Kim M. Fontanelle

August 17, 2005

To my dearest love (BoBo)Rory,

Honey i dont have any answers to why this happened,but one thing i know is that God called you home.

God promised that we will see our love ones again and until that day come, i will Love and remember you for the rest of my Life.

I LOVE YOU MY HUSBAND,YOUR WIFE, Kim M. Fontanelle

ALICIA STANLEY

July 29, 2005

God says "I will turn their mourning into gladness;

I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow.

My Deepest Sympathy to Mechelle and her Family. God Bless you all.

KARYN COX

July 29, 2005

From the Cox Family to the Fontanelle Family we would like to send our deepest condolence at this time along with the joy, love, and happiness that you’ve shared! We love you, rest in his peace (BoBo)



May God Bless and be with your family!

Michael & Faith Hibbert

July 29, 2005

Mechelle and family, we pray that memories of happier times will get you through this time of bereavement. Such a fun loving, caring soul will surely be missed but never forgotten.

Garry Williams

July 28, 2005

Bobo, you lived a life that most people only dream about. I'm glad I met you on your journey through. I'll always remember the stories you told and the laughter we shared. In brnging joy to our lives you served a great purpose. Now you've been called to bigger and better things. My heart felt condolences to your family & friends. Good memories live forever! Your brother in Christ ...

Lennox Archer and Family and the Duncans

July 28, 2005

"Those we hold most dear never truly leave us ... they live on in the kindnesses they showed, the comfort they shared and the love they brought into our lives."



Our deepest sympathy to Barbara and Family.

Jennifer Campbell-Adams

July 28, 2005

We are very sorry to hear the new sabout BoBo. We pray that God gives the family comfort during this time. Rest in peace Bobo!



The Campbell-Adams Family

Ingrid Oliver-Daly

July 28, 2005

Barbara and Tippy, Bobo brought great joy to all of us. We will miss his big beautiful smile and his laughter. I can still remember the child I met and fell in love with. He was truly beautiful. God called him home to be by his side. He is resting in peace. We loved him.



From Ingrid, Tomaisha and Collette.

Selina Williams

July 28, 2005

Uncle BoBo - Thank you for the time you spend with me in CA and showing me how to ride my bike. I will miss you. Love Selina, 'L'Sam, and Shane

Mechelle Williams (Fontanelle)

July 28, 2005

BoBo - I will miss you but I will never forget the good times we had together. Sleep with the angels until we meet again. I love you and words will not say what my heart is feeling. Love your sister Mechelle

RONALD Quarles

July 27, 2005

May it comfort you to know that death cannot diminish the important ways your loved one touched your life,that grief cannot take away the happiness you shared that sorrow will fade in time... but love remains forever. May God Bless Your Family. Ronald A. Quarles

Wayne Bennett

July 27, 2005

The family of Wayne E. Bennett wishes the entire Fontanelle family our sincere condolence and comfort during your time of lost. We hope that the peace and understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ give you a sense of calm during this most tumultuous time.



In His Service,

Wayne, Erica, D'Antione, Nigel, and unborn Baby Bennett

Pam Harris

July 27, 2005

My heart goes out to the family! We will miss the face of our love one; and the voice that made us laugh. Knowing that this is not the end; we will see our brother/friend again. Much Love BoBo until we meet again... Pam

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