YAOHAN CHU
On Friday, June 26, 2009, of Potomac, MD. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Wann Chu; father of Ed Chu; grandfather of Megan Lian Chu and Tracey Elizabeth Chu. Graveside service and interment Gate of Heaven cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, July 1, at 10:30 a.m.
GEORGE HERCULES MEENA
On Friday, June 26, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Marina Meena; stepfather of Joel and Angela Hersh; grandfather of Matthew, Allison and Danielle. Funeral service at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 11 a.m. Interment Evergreen City cemetery, Charlotte, NC. Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Montgomery County, 14645 Rothgeb Drive, Rockville, MD 20850.
MARTHA BARBARA MUCCI
On Wednesday, June 24, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Michael A. Mucci; mother of Marilyn A. Woodall of Chesapeake, VA and Michael A. Mucci, Jr. of Brookeville, MD; grandmother of Christine W. Marscheider, Elizabeth W. Parker and Michael C. Mucci; great-grandmother of Matthew and Gabriella Marscheider; mother-in-law of M.A. “Woody” Woodall and Patricia McManus Mucci. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Monday, June 29, at 10:30 a .m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
ALEXANDRA DIAMONDIS, (Age 99)
On Tuesday, June 23, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late John P. Diamondis; mother of Maria Chomeau, Gail Ward, Peter Diamondis and Olga Diamondis. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, July 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral Service at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401, Friday, July 3 at 10 a.m. Interment St. Demetrios cemetery.
ALEXANDER HALAKO
On Tuesday, June 23, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Joan Halako; father of Alexandra Paolucci, Mary Dunton, Iris Halako and Sandor Halako; grandfather of Caitlin Gagnon, Kristin Letle, Hayley Halako and Madelaine Dunton; great-grandfather of Aaron and Brooke Wood and Molly Gagnon; brother of Mary Casteel. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, June 29, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
KERRY DONALD WALKER (Age 48)
On Tuesday, June 23, 2009 of Smithsburg, MD. Beloved father of Eric and Stephanie; son of June Walker and the late Frederick Walker; brother of Mike, Bruce, Tom and Willy Walker. Also survived by his loving companion, Pam Koren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside Service and interment Parklawn Memorial Park, 12800 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, July 1 at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Shenandoah Mountain Rescue, Box 1241, Vienna, VA, 22183
JOSEPH A. GENOVESE (86)
On Monday, June 22, 2009, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved husband of Emmy Lou “Skippy” Genovese; father of Vicky a’Becket, Michael Genovese, Ann Genovese, Tony Genovese and the late Mary Hutcheson. Also survived by seven grandsons, Chris, Joe, T.J., Philip, Brendan, Glenn and Sam, and one great grandson, Joshua. Relatives and friends may call at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, on Friday, June 26, from 9 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. If desired, contributions may be made to St. Mark the Evangelist Church. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
JOSEPH M. VUKOVICH, JR.
On Monday, June 22, 2009, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Dorothy A. Vukovich; devoted father of Joseph (Melissa), Kevin (Roy), James and John. Served as a tax attorney for the I.R.S. for 42 years, retiring from the Chief Counsel’s Office. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck and Muncaster Mill Roads, on Friday, June 26, at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Neurology Department, c/o Ahmet Hoke, M.D., 600 North Wolfe Street – Pathology 509, Baltimore, MD 21287.
BETTY FRANCES POZAREK
On Sunday, June 21, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Frank C. Pozarek; mother of Kathleen R. Trickey, Patricia J. Lewis and Mary J. Parker; mother-in-law of Steven R. Lewis. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren and a devoted niece, Maureen Algor of Port Republic, MD. Relatives and friends may call at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Boulevard East, Silver Spring, Md on Friday, June 26 from 9:30-10:30 a.m where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
MYRTLE BLANDFORD PARKER
On Sunday, June 21, 2009, of Charles Town, WV, formerly of Derwood, MD. Beloved wife of the late Thomas W. Parker; mother of Thomas W. Parker, Jr., Adam H. Parker, Eric A. Parker and Kelly E. Dubyak; sister of Anna Mae Keefe and Richard Blandford. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Memorial Mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 520 Viers Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20850 on Saturday, July 11 at 12 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cabin John VFD, 8001 River Rd., Bethesda, MD 20817.
MARY A. LAWRENCE
On Sunday, June 21, 2009, of Potomac, MD. Beloved wife of the late Carl M. Lawrence; sister of Philimene Edgley and Rita Bowen. Also survived by other loving family and friends. A Memorial Mass will be offered at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 9:45 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.
VITO FALCONE
On Sunday, June 21, 2009, of Hyattsville, MD, born in Roseto Valfortore, Italy. Beloved husband of Anna Falcone; father of Anthony F. Falcone, Maria Pia (nee Falcone) Doyle and Giuliana (nee Falcone) Benson; grandfather of Kiani, Matthew, Alexander, Thomas Stone and John Zachary; brother of Filomena Falcone. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Rosary Church, 595 Third Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20001, Thursday, 4-8 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 26, at 10 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Rosary Church or National Centre for Padre Pio, Inc., 2213 Old Route 100, Barto, PA 19504.
RAFAEL A. DELGADO, MD
On Saturday, June 20, 2009, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Doris J. Delgado; father of Maria Browne, Rafael Delgado and Carolyn Dougherty; grandfather of Colleen, Kate and Brian Browne, Ciara, Miranda, Raymond and Raquel Delgado, Megan, Michael and Christina Dougherty. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave & Cable Drive, Kensington, MD, on Friday, June 26 at 12 noon. Entombment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
MARY CATHERINE DENNIS, (Age 93)
On Friday, June 19, 2009, of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of the late Bernard G. Dennis; mother of Mary Catherine, Rosemarie, Margaret Mary, Bernard George, Jr., Patrick Joseph and William Francis; grandmother of 13 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park, MD, on Friday, June 26, at 11:30 a.m. Interment following at Arlington National cemetery. (Please meet at Memorial Gate by 1:30 p.m.) In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
ANTHONY B. NARESKI
On Friday, June 19, 2009, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved husband of Mary C. Nareski; father of Nancy (Anthony) Mupo; grandfather of Andrew and Sarah Mupo; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, on Tuesday, June 23, at 10:30 a.m. Interment George Washington cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to HEROES, Inc., 666 11th Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20001.
IVAR ARTHUR AIZKALNS
On Thursday, June 18, 2009, of Germantown, MD. He served with the US Army in Vietnam and his community for 34 years as a Metro Transit Police Officer. Beloved father of Laura and Jason Aizkalns; former spouse of Mary Jane Aizkalns; son of Alma Aizkalns of Fredonia, NY; brother of Sylvia Freije of Palos Verdes, CA and Cindy Hebda of Chicago, IL. Memorial service at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, July 11 at 1:00 pm. Interment Private. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society/Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 or HEROES, Inc., 666 11th Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20001.
C. RICHARD A. GILBERT, M.D.
On Thursday, June 18, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD . Beloved wife of Helene Gilbert; father of Anita I. Gilbert and Dick Gilbert; stepfather of Susan McHoul, Linda Coleman, Dan and Steve Poyourow; grandfather of Keera, Kenzie, and Kalise Gilbert; stepgrandfather of Alex Coleman, Lauren Reyes, Michael and David Poyourow; stepgreatgrandfather of Angelina and Joey Reyes . Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., where service will be held, on Thursday, June 25, at 11 a .m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to University of Virginia Medical School
