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Stephen Czecha Obituary

CZECHA STEPHEN JOSEPH CZECHA On Friday, April 17, 2009, of Potomac, MD. Beloved husband of nearly 60 years of Faith (nee Miller) Czecha; father of Ruth Czecha, Jerry (and Carla) Czecha, Jackie Czecha, Vincent (and Susan) Czecha, Stephanie (and Dean) Chartrand and Matthew Czecha. Grandfather of 13, great-grandfather of seven. Brother of Jayne Raines; brother-in-law of Myles Miller, Marie (and Howard) McNally, Ellen (and Robert) Hecksel. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his grandson Ludie Elnigoumi; son-in-law David L. Pedersen; sisters Caroline Nosal and Regina Finley. The family will receive friends at St. Raphael''s Catholic Church, Falls and Dunster Roads, Rockville, MD on Monday, April 20, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Food and Friends, 219 Riggs Rd., N.E., Washington, DC 20011 or Smile Train, 41 Madison Ave., 28th Floor, New York, NY 10010. Please view and sign the family guestbook at: www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 18, 2009.

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April 24, 2009

Hi Steph
You're in our thoughts - we miss you, but we understand. Time will get you through this.
Very Sincerely; Your LSPO Family

April 21, 2009

Vinny,

My heart mourns with you in the loss of your father. Your co-workers at Census stand with you in your time of sorrow. Whereas, I didn't know your father
you are truly a classy guy so Im sure dad was just as exceptional. May you find peace in the memories
that are forever....

Sonja Wilson (Census Bureau)

Barbara Sparks

April 20, 2009

Vinnie & family,
You have my deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Treasure the memories you have of your Father

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