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FUNGER WILLIAM SCOTT FUNGER (Age 54) Of Potomac, Maryland passed peacefully on August 31, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family and faithful Labrador, Patience. Scott is survived by his wife of 23 years, Holly; their three beloved sons, Teddy, Sam and Nicholas; his parents, Morton and NormaLee Funger of Potomac, MD; sisters, Lydia (Bill) McClain of Potomac and Melanie (Paul) Nichols of San Anselmo, CA; and brother, Keith Funger of Potomac. Scott also leaves behind his loving in-laws, the Wheeler Family, 13 nieces and nephews, and the best friends a man could ever ask for. Scott was born September 15, 1957 in Washington, DC and was raised in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Upon graduating from Duke University, Scott returned to Maryland to attend George Washington University School of Law. Scott found his legal niche helping those that were injured, Ill or destitute. Scott was a friend to both judges and to the workingman, politicians and physical therapists, neurologists and parking attendants. There was no one that met Scott who did not consider him a friend. In addition to his legal practice, Scott served as the Chairman of the Duke University Medical Center Heart Board. Scott's passion for collecting rare coins and numismatics began as a young boy and continued throughout his life. His collections were sold at major auctions throughout the US but he mostly loved finding small collectors and talking with them about coins. Scott was passionate about the outdoors and he was happiest when he had a fly rod or a 12 gauge in his hand. Despite (or maybe because of) a terminal prognosis of pancreatic cancer in October 2011, Scott continued to do the things he loved; hunting, fishing and traveling with the people he adored; his family and a cadre of friends that meant the world to him. Scott leaves a legacy of good and charitable work, but without a doubt, the world was a better place with him in it. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 7 at Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb Street NW, Washington DC. Interment to follow at King David Memorial Garden in Falls Church, VA. The family will receive guests at their home immediately following the interment on Friday until 7 p.m. and will welcome guests for shiva services on Saturday and Sunday from 6 until 9 p.m. with services held at 6 p.m. both nights. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Scott's memory to the Bethesda Chevy Chase Izaak Walton League of America, PO Box 542 Poolesville, MD 20837. Services Entrusted to Edward Sagel Funeral Direction. www.sagelfuneraldirection.comwww.sagelfuneraldirection.com
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Beau
August 27, 2024
Always a tough time of year. Wishin we were fishin.
Beau
August 30, 2022
Every time we fish I toast "to those who are with us and those who cannot be with us" and I think of you. This is a most awful time of year for me. I miss our firepit scotch tainted moments of clarity when we would debate politics, law and whatever else. Sometimes you persuaded me, sometimes I persuaded you. We could have solved all of the worlds problems in those moments, but alas in the morning, the scotch was gone as was the clarity. Miss you bud. You were a most special friend.
Paul Nichols
August 28, 2022
Hey Buddy, as you used to say...Miss you all the time and I often stop on my mountain bike rides at "Scott´s Corner" on the trail where we ran...Can´t believe it´s been 10 years but your memory is alive and well within me!
Amy de Court
April 5, 2018
I think of Scott often and the days past. His story continues to be told and influence all who knew him. How lucky we were.
George Young
March 27, 2017
He was a friend, great guy down to earth, and gave me a great, knowledgeable legal hand when I needed it. I am sadden at passing.
Paul Nichols
December 18, 2014
Scott and I used to run a trail up the side of Mt Tamalpais whenever he was in town visiting us. He had a favorite place to stop, stretch and take in the panoramic view of the mountain. I ride by there often and always yell out" Scott Funger" at what has become to me, "Scott's Corner." On my ride yesterday, just after a big rainstorm, I stopped there and noticed a young golden eagle soaring overhead, slowly circling me, riding the wind currents higher and higher. Suddenly he tucked back his wings and did a speed dive right past me down into the valley below. Just above tree level he extended his wings and soared back up the canyon and continued circling, directly overhead. Stunning, to say the least. I yelled out "Thanks Scott" and continued on my ride, reverently.
C Carstens
December 17, 2014
My husband and I knew Scott in the "old days" when we were all working at a law firm in DC in the 80's(Aronoff David )--he was the nicest guy. Scott took my husband fly fishing (my husband knew nothing about it but they had a great time). We just learned of his passing--Scott was a wonderful man and we were glad to know him.
Michael Altman
April 18, 2014
I was thinking about Scott today and sadly came upon this notice. Scott was a caring man who took great legal care of my mother and I after we were in a brutal car accident in 2010. I am so so sorry for your loss.
Masoud Edalatkhah
April 4, 2014
I don't know why, but Mr. Funger popped into my head as I was driving. He was a client of mine at a bank and we always had lengthy and great convos. He always had such a great personality! I Googled him to call and say hello and, to my surprise, I find this! I'm so sad to hear of his passing. What a guy he was. May he live forever in our memory until our eternal souls meet again.
May 12, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Leroy Simmons
October 4, 2012
May the God of comfort be with you and your family.
L Simmons & Family
anthony salatto
September 18, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Darlene Atkins
September 13, 2012
Dear Holly,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, Scott. My deepest condolences to you and to your your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I've always enjoyed collaborating with you, and am so saddened to here of this tragedy for you. Darlene Atkins (Washington, DC)
Jamie Gardner
September 11, 2012
Dear Holly,
Please accept my sincere condolences.
I never could fathom the diagnosis, and can't believe the news tonight of Scott's passing. (It could only mean there's some better place for him to be in and for us to hope we get to.)
I am glad you guys did so much together. That's a wonderful thing and has been good for many people.
I am blessed to have been under your roof and to have experienced Scott's hospitality and goodness. I won't forget it or seeing Scott look so clearly happy there in a lighted corner of the living room surrounded by friends and family, cornbread and chili on the table. I'll always have that picture in my mind.
All my love and good wishes for Scott and you and your Mom and Dad and your fine boys and Scott's family.
My prayers go with you, Holly.
Lawrence Eisenberg
September 11, 2012
Holly - I was just thinking of Scott and took a look online to see if I could find him and saw this news. What a shock and a sad coincidence to think of him again right when he was passing. I remember him well from our Camp Comet days - he was one of the nicest guys there. I only spoke to him a few time since, and certainly remember you well from St. Andrews, but the memories are so fond. My deepest condolences to you and your whole family. Larry
September 10, 2012
With deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear love one. May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead Psalm 45:1.
Michael Thomas
September 10, 2012
I'm very heavy hearted right now,Scott represented me in 2 cases. But we continued to be friends. Where ever I would see him we would go out our way to speak to each other. I cant believe this. Can some contact me my name is Michael Thomas- #202-352-1006. So hurt right now- my Prayers go out to his Family-
Lorri Hanna
September 8, 2012
Dear Holly, Sam and family,
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you. We hope Sam's experience at Soltreks brought solace to Scott. We will continue to be here to offer support. With deepest and heartfelt sympathy, Doug, Lorri and the staff at Soltreks.
Harvey & Devon Colby
September 8, 2012
Dear Holly, boys and family,
Our hearts are heavy as we hold you all up in prayer
during this difficult time and the endless grieving days to come...your lives are now forever blessed and enriched, having spent the past 23 years with such a remarkable soul as Scott.
In Sympathy,
Harvey & Devon English Colby of Wyanoke Island
Karen W Diamond
September 8, 2012
A favorite of mine which has offered comfort to many:
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on the ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumnal rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush,
I am the soft uplifting rush of the quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night,
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die.
Karen W and George N Diamond
LeRoy Pingho
September 8, 2012
Scott has written his last here among us. But I like to think that he, along with those who have gone before us, are together writing the new chapters that are the start of the forever. And thank God that Scott is there to lighten it up a little with his sharp wit.
We will all miss you, Scott.
LeRoy Pingho
Sarah Brandt-Erichsen
September 7, 2012
We fell in love together, got engaged together, got married in the same year. Svend and I treasure the memory of the intensity of those magical months the four of us shared- it is an eternal connection. With our love today and always, Sarah
Robin Coblyn
September 7, 2012
My heart felt condolences to Holly and the entire Funger family. While I knew Scott only years ago, being a friend of his sister Melanie, I know how close the family is and hope that the memories of his life and children can fill the hole that his passing leaves.
With deepest sympathy
Robin (Reitman) Coblyn
September 6, 2012
We were privileged to have known Scott and our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Eva and Alan
Washington DC
Colin Clark
September 6, 2012
Dear Holly,
I always envied Scott as he told his tales of all those fabulous fishing trips during dinners with Rory and Patricia. His gentle manner and sparkling wit will live on in Judith and my memories.
With deep sadness,
Colin
Judith and Colin Clark
September 6, 2012
Dear Holly and family, We are so sorry to hear of Scott's death. We always enjoyed spending time with you both over the years, at Patricia and Rory's. Our thoughts are with you and your family. With deepest sympathy, Judith and Colin.
Csaba Magassy
September 6, 2012
Holly and Funger Family: Scott was such a dynamic, adventurous and dynamic person...Trully a tremendous loss. I shall miss him. My thoughts of sympathy and prayers are with you all.....Csaba
Liz and Paul Dougherty
September 6, 2012
Dear Holly and the entire family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Scott was such role model for living life with great joy, enthusiasm and compassion. He gave us all something to aspire to. You, your boys and the entire Funger family are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Liz and Paul Dougherty
September 6, 2012
Dear Holly and the entire family,
Paul and I are so very sorry for your loss. Scott was a wonderful role model for living life with great joy, enthusiasm and compassion. He gave us all something to aspire to. You, your boys, and Scott's whole family are in our hearts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Liz and Paul Dougherty
Anne Riser
September 6, 2012
Holly - So sad to learn of Scott's death. Please know that my thoughts are with you. I hope that you will find comfort in your memories and time will help ease the sense of loss. All my best - Anne
Alice Glassman Minkoff
September 5, 2012
Morty and NormaLee and family
I was saddened to learn of your loss and hope that good memories will sustain you at this difficult time
My thoughts are with you..
September 5, 2012
Dear Mort and Norma Lee and the entire Funger family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss at such a young age.
Hope you find solace in the good life he led and the family he leaves behind.
Yours,
Howard and Eliana Sachar
September 5, 2012
So very truly sorry to hear of your loss.
Tina Esther April
steve niederman
September 5, 2012
Helen and I, as well as my parents, Marilyn & Howard Niederman are so sad at the passing of Scott. We used to play together when we were very young, and I know how much his parents loved him. Our best wishes to your family in this very tough time.
Peter Lavine, MD
September 4, 2012
Dear Scotty,
Thank you for your love and friendship for over 35 years. It was all laughs & good times in high school, college & grad school --tennis, SCUBA, martial arts, shooting, skiing black diamond slopes in Vail, white water rafting, camping, concerts, bad air guitar & out of tune lyrics, riding shotgun with the radio blaring, summer weekends @ Mort & Normalee's, 4th July on the Mall, the Davenport summer home, sporting events, Bethany Beach weekends, jumping out of planes, choppy boat rides, adventure vacations in the Caribbean, Africa and Central America.
Then we had to grow up & be adults which meant working, helping patients/clients, attending marriages, Briss, Barmitzvas, life's challenges and sometime heartbreak.
Some events change you forever - the birth of a child, the loss of a parent or sibling, and the loss of a close friend like Scott. You will be forever loved and never forgotten. I always thought we would grow old together & end up in diapers, no teeth, drinking a beer thru a straw, & arguing about Duke v. Maryland Basketball games.
Miss ya bud....
Halloween: Keith, Scotty, Peter
Peter Lavine, MD
September 4, 2012
Dear Scotty,
Thank you for your love and friendship for over 35 years. It was all laughs & good times in high school, college & grad school --tennis, SCUBA, martial arts, shooting, white water rafting, camping, concerts, bad air guitar & out of tune lyrics, riding shotgun with the radio blaring, summer weekends @ Mort & Normalee's, 4th July on the Mall, the Davenport summer home, sporting events, Bethany Beach weekends, jumping out of planes, choppy boat rides, adventure vacations in the Caribbean, Africa and Central America.
Then we had to grow up & be adults which meant working, helping patients/clients, attending marriages, Briss, Barmitzvas, life's challenges and sometime heartbreak.
Some events change you forever - the birth of a child, the loss of a parent or sibling, and the loss of a close friend like Scott. You will be forever loved and never forgotten. I always thought we would grow old together & end up in diapers, no teeth, drinking a beer thru a straw, & arguing about Duke v. Maryland Basketball games.
Miss ya bud....
September 4, 2012
Holly, Sam, Teddy, and Nicholas, we are sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and father. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Jim and Cheryl Labry
Beth Schnabel
September 4, 2012
So sorry to hear the sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May happy memories sustain you.
Rosanne Druian
September 4, 2012
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
May your many fond memories help sustain you through these difficult times.
Joni Maylone
September 4, 2012
Dear Funger Family,
We have wonderful memories of Scott as a parent. Dear Holly and sons, you are very much in our thoughts, and "Deep in our Hearts" here at Green Acres.
Love, Joni Maylone
Donna Henderson
September 4, 2012
Scott was a good lawyer and a good man. I will miss his good humor while he was being so earnest in representing his clients. He and his family are in my prayers.
Donna Henderson
Jeremy McClain
September 4, 2012
Scott loved his family, people, the outdoors, and just life in general -- and it showed. He always had a twinkle in his eye and a grin at the ready. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Holly and the boys, Morty & Norma Lee, Lydia, Melanie, Keith, and the entire extended family. The world is a lesser place without Scott in it. May he find comfort and peace. Jeremy, Jaime, Ella, and Fiona
September 4, 2012
Scott was a treasure, I will miss him. Such a sweet, kind gentle soul. Good night sweet Prince...
Judy Kelly-De Vaughan
Elaine Bramow
September 3, 2012
I am sorry to hear of Scott's passing. Please know that the family is in my thoguhts and prayers.
Jean Heggestad
September 3, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to Holly and the boys.
September 3, 2012
Holly,
There is nothing to say besides that my family and I are thinking of your family.
The best ones die young,
Ewa Pitcher, Barrington, Il
Tom Goldstein
September 3, 2012
I grew up with Scott in Chevy Chase, where I remember him as a smart, fun-loving character and merry prankster during our times at Rollingwood Elementary, Candy Cane City in Rock Creek Park, and Leland Junior High. Because Scott went to Walt Whitman High School, I didn't see much of him after that, though I do remember running into Scott once at some sort of casual gathering at Georgetown Univ. Hospital one summer night in 1976 where I was volunteering in the ER. Scott was in rare form, chatting up some of the attendees, and I just assumed I'd see him around. Unfortunately, I ended up in Minnesota for college, so that's the last time I remember seeing him. A few months ago, I was planning a trip to D.C. to see my son who was interning in Congress, and for some reason thought of Scott and how I should look him up, knowing nothing of his illness. I even tracked his phone number down on the Internet. But then I got word that my uncle was dying of brain cancer, and figured I would just catch up with Scott at my next visit. I can't put into words how saddened I am to learn of his passing. What a terrible loss. My sincere condolences to Mr. and Mrs. Funger, whom I remember from their house being in such close proximity to Rollingwood Elementary; to siblings Keith, Lydia, and Melanie (and their families), and to Scott's extended family that I never met. I wish you peace on such a sad occasion.
Paul Nichols
September 3, 2012
Running on Mt Tamalpais; SCUBA diving wherever we could find a dive shop; "swimming" in the Dead Sea; learning to shoot skeet; trying to win at least one set of tennis.. ever; skiing at Vail: I loved spending time with Scott... but the best was just sitting and talking after dinner, sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly stories of life. And Scott always had a story, his life was filled with them. He set an example for all of us. Truly a man who made the world a better place. We'll all miss you buddy. I love you brother, fish in peace.
September 3, 2012
Crushing news, Holly, I tearfully send u + ur boys my deepest condolences . The man was a saint, the guys will do a WSF trip in his honor . Scotty, I know u hear us fr abv, I love you man . Murat Koprulu
Steven Tomares
September 3, 2012
I used to bump into Scott often as we both walked up Woodmont Avenue on our way to or from lunch. We always stopped to say hello and get caught up on each others lives. Invariably, the conversation led to our respective love of the outdoors and where the latest trip would lead us. He was the sweetest man and I am so terribly sorry for your loss.
Gary Epstein
September 3, 2012
Very saddened by this news. We will miss our neighbor and shooting buddy
lLarry Levitan
September 3, 2012
We were saddened to learn of Scotts passing and our thoughts and prayers are with the Funger family on this tragic loss
Larry and Barbara Levitan
Mona Kirsch
September 2, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Following what all of you have gone through this past year what resonates is how loved Scott is, the positive role he played in so many lives, the mark he made in having made this world a far better place.
Fritz Wolf
September 2, 2012
So Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Candy Barnes
September 2, 2012
Holly,
I was so sorry to hear about Scott. He was a wonderful person. Will miss him coming to the office to see Larry.
September 2, 2012
Scott, we will miss you dearly. Anne, LeRoy, jordan, Haley & Maya Pingho
Allison Perlmutter
September 2, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please know we are thinking of your whole family.
Allison and David Perlmutter
Kathy McNally
September 2, 2012
I have known Scott not only as a client but as a friend. He was a truly genuine person. A rare coin...
Lori Belloise Zekus
September 2, 2012
It is with a heavy heart that I send my deepest condolences to your family.
John Beauregard
September 2, 2012
I just can't find words. My best friend Scott. I'll miss you forever.
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