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Joan Patricia (Gaffney) Price passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023. Joan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Family, faith and friends were the heart and soul of her being.  After raising six children, Joan embarked on a wonderful career spanning 18 years at Freddie Mac Corp.  She brought love, devotion and vibrancy to everything she did.  Joan was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, James Francis Price.  She is survived by her six children, Mary Joan Shea (Jim), James F. Price, Jr. (Rachel), Judy Kettl, (Dave), Stephen Price (Robin), Michael Price and Jane (Jenny) Price-Smith (Greg) as well as her 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Joan’s Celebration of Life at KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway Our Lady's Chapel, 13401 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735 on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either <a href="https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/">Catholic Charities</a>  or <a href="https://www.smiletrain.org ">the Smile Train</a>  . Online guestbook is available at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com  



Dolores (Dee) Ann Schwartz Vita, August 15, 1935 – November 5, 2023
 
Passed away peacefully on November 5, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, William “Bill” Vita, Jr.  She is survived by her children:  Joseph (Phyllis), Maria, and Theresa.  She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, Nicholas, Frank, Aloysius, Mary (Greg), Joey, Kristina (Emil), and Sierra, and three great-grandchildren, Eliana, Damian, and Lukas, whom she dearly loved.  She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Joan, and her brothers, Aloysius (Venerable Aloysius Schwartz), and Louis “Lou” Schwartz, her sisters, Mary (John) Flanagan, Rose (Hubie) Herold, Margaret “Margie” (Ernie) Mercier.  Dolores is also survived by her sister, Joan Baur, and many nieces and nephews. 
 
Born on August 15, 1935, to the late Louis and Cedelia Schwartz, Dolores attended Holy Name Elementary School, she graduated from Immaculate Conception High School.  As a child, Dolores enjoyed time at Rosedale, the local park, where she discovered her basketball skills.  From an early age, she was drawn into the life and work of her brother, Father Al, a missionary priest.  After her first visit to his programs in Korea and the Philippines in 1989, she began writing journals about the overwhelming experience.  In 2012, she published a book about Father Al, My Brother’s Witness. 
 
Dolores met Bill at a Knights of Columbus dance and they hit it off immediately.  They shared their Catholic faith and enjoyed dancing.  Bill and Dolores were married on May 21, 1955.  They were richly blessed, greatly challenged, and have been surrounded by many friends over the years.  As a young married couple, living in Riverdale, MD, and attending St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Dolores and Bill met their lifelong friends, Jack and Mary Healey.  Dolores and Mary joined St. Bernard’s Sodality together.  Through the sodality, Dolores made many friends, including Jane White and Ann Jemielity.  As a stay-at-home Mom, Dolores was very active in the lives of her children and had a smooth-running home.  Dolores always said that her calling was to be a mother.  She truly loved being a Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma. 
 
Dolores went back to work, working at the International Association of Fire Fighters and eventually, Plumbers and Pipefitters National Pension Fund.  She was promoted to Administrative Assistant to the Director.  She enjoyed this position and her excellent organizational skills were much appreciated.  Dolores and her cousin, Dorothy Holbrook together were instrumental in the founding of the Prince George’s County chapter of NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill).  Dolores was an excellent cook, learning many of the recipes of Mary (the housekeeper for her Father-in-law) including her famous spaghetti and meatballs and Christmas cookies.  In 1995, Bill and Dolores moved to Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, MD.  This move would prove to be one of the best decisions of their lives.  They joined St. Mary’s Catholic Church/St. John Neumann Catholic Church.  They were a fixture at the 4:30 p.m. Saturday evening Mass.  For many years, Dolores attended daily Mass.  Dolores was a Eucharistic Minister and took communion to patients at Anne Arundel Medical Center.  They joined the bowling league and bowled together for years.  While Bill enjoyed golfing, Dolores began line dancing, teaching for many years, and walking in the neighborhood.  Her walks were so important to her, she prayed when she walked.  They became lifelong friends with many neighbors.  Through the years, Dolores sent greeting cards to family and friends.  She was able to express herself with words extremely well, her cards touched the hearts of many.  Throughout her life, Dolores had many achievements and roles, her most cherished roles were Wife and Mom.
 
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Dolores’s life on Sunday, November 12, 2023, from 2 pm – 4 pm and 6 pm – 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 10:30 am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401  followed by a reception at Seelos Hall.  Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, MD 20772.  
 
 
Per Dolores’s request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:  World Villages for Children, 4200 Parliament Place, #230, Lanham, MD 20706.   <a href ="https://www.worldvillages.org/donate/" >worldvillages.org</a>
 

Valerie Restifo, 80, a longtime resident of Annapolis, MD, passed away on November 5, 2023, at Charter Senior Living of Annapolis.  Born on January 26, 1943, in Cleveland, OH to the late Dr. Samuel J. and Valerie R. Restifo, Valerie grew up in Shaker Heights, OH.  After graduating from Shaker Heights High School, she received a nursing degree from the Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis, MO; a Bachelor of Science degree from Lindenwood College in St. Charles, MO; a Master of Arts degree from Washington College in Chestertown, MD and a Master of Science degree from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD where she was recognized with the university’s highest honors.  She was licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland.

Valerie taught for 46 years as a Nurse Educator at the Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing; on the S.S. Hope in Tunis, Tunisia, and in Natal and Maceio, Brazil; and at the Maqueen Gibbs Willis School of Nursing in Easton, MD.  She also used her teaching skills in staff development at Doctors Hospital in Lanham, MD; community education at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD; continuing education and professional development at the American Nurses Association in Silver Spring, MD as well as with the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society and American Lung Association.  Valerie was a member of the American Nurses Association and a member and Continuing Education Provider Unit Chair of the Maryland Nurses Association.  In 1990, Valerie was recognized in the Mosby-Year Book with its Presidential Award.

Valerie was proficient in the French, Italian, and Portuguese languages.  In her spare time, she enjoyed traveling, walking, the beauty of nature, and relaxing in the evening with a gin and tonic.  Three words sum up her life: precious, smart, and lovely.  

Valerie is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Spurgeon C. Grove, Jr. of Annapolis; two sisters, Dr. Mary D. Restifo of Washington, DC, and Roberta A. and her husband, Ernest A. Carpico of Holly Springs, NC; one brother, Robert A. and his wife, Jan A. Restifo of Columbus OH; five nephews, Robert W. Restifo of Columbus, OH, Travis S. Carpico of Boston, MA, and Brad A., Nicholas A. and Christian D. Carpico of Chapel Hill, NC; four nieces, Kim B. Carpico of Boston, MA, Julia D. Carpico of Chapel Hill, NC, and Maralyn E. and Mattea R. Restifo of Columbus, OH.  Valerie is also survived by two stepdaughters, Buffy J. Macomber of Sarasota, FL, and Lisa B. and her husband, Anthony L. Nappier of Easton, MD; and four grandchildren, Bryce Macomber of Sarasota, FL, and Mia M., Dominic A., Marissa J. and Carmen M. Nappier of Easton, MD.

In the words of Thomas Campbell, “To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.”  Valerie will indeed live on in our hearts forever.

A celebration of Valerie’s life will be held at a later date. You are welcome to leave a message for her family using the Memories link on this page.
  


Tommy was a kind, humble, funny, loving, and generous man. Who would do anything for anybody. He never met a stranger, always there to lend a helping hand. Offering “whatever you need” and meaning it!  He truly had a heart of gold. 

He made a difference in the lives of so many, knowing a simple kind word could have an impact. If you were a little grumpy or cold, he would “kill you with kindness” until you smiled and all that soon melted away. 

Whether a doctor, nurse, dietary aide, or housekeeper, he treated you the same. With a smile and a level of kindness that made you feel special. 

No one loved a Lloyd Family vacay more than Tommy did. He never tired of Ocean City and visited there several times a year. He enjoyed Maryland crabs, a bucket of cold Coors Lights, an ear of corn on the cob sprinkled with Old Bay, and some good conversation and laughs with family. 

He loved country music, especially Craig Morgan, Garth Brooks, Tracey Lawrence, Hal Ketchum, Brooks & Dunn, and Randy Travis. He enjoyed karaoke or just an old-fashioned sing-along, where he always asked someone to ‘bring up the words.” No microphone available? No problem! A Coors Light long-neck bottle would suffice just fine! 

Tommy was a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed watching the games with his family. He also enjoyed a competitive game of checkers, playing Happy Family (where he was Judith Sheindlin, AKA “Judge Judy”), and a few rounds of PIG, where he would always say “Get your scratches out” and of course, he was the announcer of “down, ‘round, pass.” 

Everyone loved a good “Tommy Lloyd-ism”. Here are a few:

Doesn’t hurt to ask 

Kill ‘em with kindness

Whatcha got good?

Got a job for ya

You got more money than anybody I know

You got the life don’t ya? 

Tommy adored his wife Dianna and his girls Kayla and Grace. He was so very proud of them. They enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune, Scooby Doo, Tom and Jerry (Is you Is), FBI, and he loved to indulge Di in a good “chick movie,” where he would always shed a tear. He loved to quote his favorite movies, always making people laugh. He loved to quote Rocky and Caddyshack, the classics. He always had a job for the girls; getting a cold Diet Pepsi, or “orange drink,” putting insurance cards in the glove box, handling online transactions, and picking up IHOP after appointments. Of course, like most dads, he kept a running list of what they “owed him.” He was happy to welcome Kayla and Grace’s girlfriends, Merry and Jessie, into the family. He loved them and thought the world of them. 

You can’t pick your siblings. How lucky he was to have three sisters that adored him. He talked to all three of them every day, sometimes multiple times a day. They recently learned how to have a four-way call. After their parents passed away, they grew closer, continued to support each other, and enjoyed spending time together. 

Tommy had a special place in his heart for all of his nieces and nephews, always making sure to attend events that were important to them and share in their joy. It made him so happy. He enjoyed spending time with his cousins; laughing about the “old days” and making new memories. 

So much more than a father-in-law, his BFF Ben Hamrick (AKA Grandad), taught him how to “really” play checkers. So good, in fact, that Grandad could hardly beat him anymore. Along with checkers, they enjoyed an ice cream cone on the boardwalk, a cold Coors Light, a slice of Grandad’s apple pie, Thursday night dinners, and Applebees; where they always got the exact same thing. 

This is just a glimpse into the man Tommy Lloyd was. A blessing and a gift to all. Our treasured memories of Tommy will live on in our hearts forever.   

Tommy’s last gift to the world was the donation of his corneas. Because of his selfless decision, he will forever be remembered as a hero and has made a profound difference in someone’s life. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Tommy's life on Thursday, November 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to be sent to Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 236, Edgewater, MD 21037 with “Thomas Lloyd” written in the memo line. If electronic donations are desired, please send them via Venmo to @WBVFD.

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 On November 3, 2023, Laurence M. Codori, Jr. departed this life peacefully following several years of declining health due to Parkinson’s disease. His five daughters, their spouses, and his two grandsons are broken-hearted, but they feel some measure of solace knowing that he is no longer suffering and is now in the warm embrace of his late wife, Helen M. Codori (nee Bucci), who passed away suddenly in June 2022.

Laurence M. Codori, Jr. was born in Philadelphia on August 20, 1931, the first son and fifth of six children of the late Dr. Laurence Murray Codori, Sr. and his wife, Marie Agnes Silk. He was reared in Philadelphia in the Irish neighborhood known as "Swampoodle" and enjoyed playing sandlot football and pick-up basketball games. He was educated in the Philadelphia Catholic school system attending St. Columba School and graduating from Roman Catholic High School in 1949. He was known for his sharp wit and irreverent sense of humor, which at times was not fully-appreciated by some of his teachers. Laurence enjoyed spending summers with his sisters and brother at Medford Lakes, NJ where he enjoyed the family’s log cabin, the quiet wooded surroundings, swimming in the cool lake, and the thrill of horse jumping, which sparked his life-long passion for horses. Throughout his life, Laurence enjoyed watching boxing matches and could easily recount his favorite bouts and boxers spanning from his youth to present day. In addition, Laurence loved music and derived great comfort from it. He could recite musicians and songs even in his last days and some of his favorites included Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Al Martino, Dick Haymes, Jerry Vale, The Ink Spots, Johnny Mathis, George Shearing, and Glenn Miller. While he spent much of his life in the Washington, D.C. area, he remained a staunch Philadelphia Eagles fan.

Following high school, Laurence enlisted in the United States Air Force, underwent basic training at Sampson Air Force Base near Rochester, NY and was stationed at Edwards Air Force Base in Edwards, CA where he trained to be a mechanic for a variety of aircraft, including the F-80, F-82, F-86, and P-51. He served in the Korean War, spending 13 months in Japan and 11 months in Kunsan Air Base (Korea), that he affectionately called, “Kunsan by the Sea.” There, he experienced the coldest winter of his life and witnessed the horrors of war. Always one to bring levity to a situation, Laurence jokingly bragged that he had “travelled extensively in the Orient” and he referred to himself as “a veteran of foreign wars who defended democracy from the communist hordes.” After returning from Korea, he was stationed at Andrews Air Force Base, where he met his future wife of 68 years, Helen, at the NCO club.

Following his honorable discharge from the Air Force, Laurence worked briefly for the CIA and then Pepco, but concluded that he did not like working with electricity. In 1957, he started working for C&P Telephone (later Bell Atlantic and Verizon), first as a lineman and later as a skilled telephone technician at multiple government agencies in Washington, D.C., including the EPA and State Department, where he was responsible for ensuring telephone-line security for confidential conversations. He had the pleasure of meeting Henry Kissinger and recounted that Mr. Kissinger referred to him as his favorite tech, because “he got the work done.” Following over 35 years of service, Laurence retired in 1994.

Laurence and Helen were married in 1954 and they welcomed five daughters in ten years. In 1968, they settled in their beloved home in Marlton for which they selected the floor plan and the finishes and proudly watched it being built. One could say that Laurence was a meticulous keeper of his lawn and not one weed could be found. While Laurence viewed his family as a blessing, it was simultaneously a source of financial worry, since he took his responsibility as the provider seriously. Consequently, he spent much of his young adult life working six to seven days a week, taking on as much overtime as possible to ensure his family had all they needed and most of what they wanted – his work ethic was exceptional. In addition, Laurence instilled in his children the importance of education and paid for Catholic school tuitions from first through 12th grade and continued some financial support during college. To say he was proud that his five daughters are all college graduates is an understatement. As his daughters grew up and started their own families, Laurence, along with Helen, continued their generosity by hosting annual family vacations in Sea Isle City, NJ – a tradition that lasted for more than 20 years and regrettably came to end in 2022 due to Laurence’s declining health and Helen’s death.

Later in life, Laurence was blessed with two grandsons, whom he loved dearly, and he revealed to them a silly and affectionate side that few were permitted to witness. When they were little, he enjoyed giving them whisker kisses, tickling them with the Winkus Wonkus, and building raging “Christmas fires.” In addition, he happily attended Grandparents’ Days, baseball games, and Irish dance competitions and he was always willing to provide extra cash for arcade games. While his grandsons are now young men, his affection for them remained and he beamed with pride each time he saw them. Laurence sincerely wished that each would find happiness and fulfillment in his life.

Aside from family, Laurence’s passion was training harness race horses and he was truly gifted at it. He owned and trained a number over the years and often raced them himself at Rosecroft Raceway, Ocean Downs, Harrington Raceway, Freehold Raceway and Dover Downs, among others on the East Coast. One great regret was losing one of his favorite steeds, Okay Helen, in a claiming race. Despite his demanding work schedule, for many years Laurence was at the racetrack barn early every morning, prompting others at the track to wonder if he ever slept. Being with his horses truly made him happy.

Laurence is survived by his loving children and their spouses Ann Marie Codori (George Fisk), Nancy Codori (Richard Boardman), Margaret Codori (Tina Mayes), Michele Codori (Susan Spence) and Jeanne Codori-Hurff (Christopher Hurff), his cherished grandsons, Evan Codori Boardman and Aidan Laurence Hurff. In addition to his parents and his infant sister, Nancy, Laurence was predeceased by his three sisters, Margaret Kozakowski Youell, Blanche Murphy, and Marie Arneodau, and brother, John Codori. Laurence is also survived by his brother-in-law James Bucci, Sr., his sisters-in-law, MaryLu Bucci and Maryanna Bucci, and his step-grandchildren Katherine Anderson (William), Maxwell Fisk (Gabrielle) and step-great-grandchildren Camden Anderson, Madeleine Fisk, and Henry Fisk. Laurence is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.

Laurence’s family respectfully invites relatives, friends, neighbors, and colleagues to the visitation / Christian Wake Service on Monday, November 13 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD. A visitation at 10:00 AM and funeral mass at 11:00 AM will be held on Tuesday, November 14 at Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 9961 Rosaryville Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd, Clinton, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the “Laurence M. Codori, Jr. ’49 Endowed Scholarship” at Roman Catholic High School (www.romancatholichs.com/give) or to the Parkinson’s Foundation (www.parkinson.org).

Elijah Fuller Moore, Jr., known to friends and family as “Fuller”, died peacefully at home on November 1, 2023 after a more than decade-long fight with Parkinson’s disease.  Born on December 14, 1940 in Laurinburg, NC, he was the first child of the late E. Fuller and Anne Batts Moore. Fuller spent most of his formative years in Richmond and Virginia Beach, VA and graduated from Virginia Tech University with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in architecture. Following an initial stint at the University of Oregon, Fuller spent most of his career at Miami University in Oxford, OH, where he rose to the rank of Professor of Architecture prior to retiring in 1999 after 25 years. Early in his career at Miami, he designed and built two of the homes he lived in; one was featured in House Beautiful magazine and the other won a federal design award. Fuller was a nationally recognized expert in solar heating and natural day lighting, writing some of the early landmark texts in the field and completing a Fulbright Scholarship at Moscow Architectural Institute and also was a guest scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
After retiring, he and his wife, Jane moved to Clearwater Beach, FL and subsequently to Edgewater, MD. A common denominator of both locations was the open water, allowing him to rekindle his passion for sailing. Fuller was an intelligent, resourceful soul who approached life with wit, zest, and a mindset that there were projects to be done and deadlines to meet.  His favorite projects involved building sailboats - the largest was a 23’ cat ketch in his home garage out of mahogany and teak. This masterpiece, aptly named “Woodwind”, was a beauty, and Fuller was never happier than he was when he took her out on the water. Outside of his work and sailing, Fuller loved golf, billiards, traveling, old movies and TV series, as well as spending time with his family and friends.
 He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Jane Moore; his sons, Justin (Stephanie) Moore of Ithaca, NY and Michael (Leslie) Moore of Zionsville, IN; his grandchildren, Laurel, Fennel and Landry; his sister, Alice (Fritz) Forry of Portsmouth, RI and his children’s mother, Kay Moore of Oxford, OH. 
In lieu of flowers, the family has expressed their wish that gestures of sympathy be made to the Johns Hopkins University, c/o Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine, 550 North Broadway, Suite 724A, Baltimore, MD, 21205. Please include a note indicating the donation is in memory of Elijah F. Moore, Jr. and intended to benefit Dr. Kelly Mills’ PD research in the Department of Neurology. Memorial gifts can also be made securely online by clicking <a href="https://secure.jhu.edu/form/neuro">HERE</a>

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Nina Ruane De Angelo of Crownsville, MD, lived her life as a bright light and an important voice for people, like herself, with invisible disabilities and rare diseases. In her short life, she had a great impact on the disability community that will live beyond her years. Nina, who was just 22 years old, died of complications from long-lasting health issues on October 31, 2023. 

Nina was born in Annapolis, MD in 2001 to Mary and Peter De Angelo, who especially shared Nina’s love of sports, including being avid followers of the New York Yankees and Villanova University Wildcats college basketball. Nina and her family also loved traveling together, highlighted by a trip to Italy in 2019. 

Nina attended The Summit School in Edgewater, MD through 8th grade, and The Gunston School in Centreville, MD for high school. Nina was currently a junior at The Catholic University of America, where she was studying Theology and earning top grades, despite all her health challenges. Nina aspired to be an author and content creator upon graduation, and spent the last summer completing a book publishing internship.

She was also an accomplished choir singer. In high school, Nina was selected to the Maryland All-Shore Senior Honors Choir and the Maryland All-State Senior Choir. She also earned the Gunston Chorale Capstone Graduation Award. At Catholic University, she had participated in the University Singers Choir, and studied Private Vocal Instruction.

Nina cherished her whole family and the friendships she formed with her peers and adults alike. She also had a special place in her heart for her golden doodle, Manny, who was a close companion of hers for the last 12 years. Nina was a flurry of activity, keeping up with everyone, even if it was just by text or email. She could chat on the phone for hours if you let her. She especially liked to be together in person with people, but that became more difficult for her to do over the last few years, as her illnesses impacted her more and more. 

Nina was devoutly Catholic, not only in a go-to-church every week way. She lived her faith. She chose Theology as her major at Catholic University because she wanted to know more than just the surface things about her faith. Her knowledge and understanding of Catholicism and the Church were a mile deep. Her curiosity about her faith was unbounded. Nina was a parishioner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Annapolis, MD, and she enjoyed attending Mass or joining a group of Sisters to pray the rosary at Catholic University when her schedule allowed. 

Nina spent her free time as a choir singer, invisible disabilities advocate, writer, and artist. Nina submitted artwork for various art shows to celebrate and support the disability community in Anne Arundel County, MD. Nina’s recent artwork, entitled Invisible No More—about the challenges facing people with invisible disabilities—was featured in the 2023 Artists Without Limits Exhibit in Annapolis. She also spent a great deal of her time being a fierce advocate for people with invisible disabilities.

Nina is survived by her parents, Mary and Peter De Angelo, her grandparents, John and Peggy Basile of Cape Cod, MA, and Agnes and Eugene De Angelo of Belmar, NJ, and her many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Wilma Basile, and her uncle, Michael Basile.

Friends are invited to celebrate Nina’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, November 6 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD on Tuesday, November 7 at 10:30 am. Interment at Lakemont Memorial Gardens will immediately follow the Mass.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to <a href="https://summitschool-bloom.kindful.com/">The Summit School</a>, Attn: Development Office, 664 Central Avenue East, Edgewater, MD 21037, as Summit was the foundation for her educational success that she enjoyed so much.

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Edith Faye Shehan Paddy, 82, a resident of Edgewater, MD for forty years, died of lung cancer on Saturday, October 28 in Seaford, DE. Born on November 12, 1940 in Virginia to the late Neil and Goldie Martin, Faye graduated from high school and worked as a waitress for most of her life. In her spare time, she enjoyed doing crafts and eating crabs. Faye is survived by her children, Wonda Ireland of Pasadena, MD, Elaine Pence of Kearneysville, WV, Eddie Shehan of Martinsburg, WV and Danny Shehan of Seaford, DE; her siblings, Bud, David, Ray, Bobby, Donnie and Larry Martin, Betsy Leitch and Judy Wagner, eleven grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to celebrate Faye’s life on Sunday, November 5 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where her funeral service will be held on Monday, November 6 at 1 pm. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD.   

Luz, a beloved mother, grandmother, wife, and nurse, passed away on October 28, 2023, at the age of 90. 

Luz was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bob. Her life was a tapestry woven with love and kindness, even in the face of challenges. From the tender age of 8, she recounted stories of her family's constant relocations to escape the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during WWII. Her father, the town's Mayor at the time, became a person of interest, compelling him to evade the occupiers to protect his family. These early experiences shaped her resilience and compassion, leaving a profound legacy of courage.

Luz earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1957 at Silliman University, becoming one of the pioneering Filipina nurses to venture to the US in the 60s. Throughout her nursing career spanning decades, Luz dedicated herself to caring for others. Her journey began at the Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, where she brought comfort to countless young children. In the 70s, in Washington DC, she continued her mission, working tirelessly in a private clinic. Her passion for helping others touched many lives until she retired at the age of 72.

In retirement, Luz cherished time with her family, especially her husband, affectionately known as Uncle Bob, facing life's trials as she battled Parkinson's with quiet courage. She found joy in travel, savored good food, sought solace in gospel music, and generously supported charitable causes. She used walking both as a form of exercise and as an excuse to indulge in her passion for shopping. Affectionately known as Nanay (Mom) to all, she touched the lives of everyone she met.

Luz is survived by her adult children: Ernest Valmonte, Eric Valmonte, and Elaine Valmonte-Tomek, her husband Lawrence Tomek, Jr., and her grandchildren Kayla &amp; Kerick Valmonte.

A memorial gathering to celebrate the life of Luz will take place on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 10 am until the start of the memorial service at 11 am at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, located at 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745-9424.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Parkinson’s Foundation.


James L. Baker, known to all as “Jim”, was born on January 3, 1926, to George Harold Baker and Louise Lockhart Baker in Aberdeen MD.   
Jim had a rich childhood spending time in both Aberdeen, MD and in the family’s winter home in Rockledge, FL.  He was president of his senior class at Aberdeen High School and was active in high school athletics and joined the Navy in 1943 at the age of 17. He spent a year at Emory and Henry College as part of the Navy V-12 program and received his Commission in 1945. After a brief deployment at the end of WW II he attended the University of Maryland.  
During his time at the University, he was on the rifle team and set records that stood for decades.  He graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Physics, where he met and married Dorothy Perkins Cole, “Dottie” in 1948, with whom he shared 73 years.   During their years together, they traveled the world by air and cruise ship. They had two children, Dolly and Russell.
Out of college, Jim worked at Harry Diamond Fuse Laboratories, and helped develop the Honest John Rocket System, which included several patentable fuse devices.  In 1961, he began work at NASA, Goddard Space Flight Center, where he was the Systems Director for the world’s first Geo-Synchronous satellites known as SYNCOM. Following that, he was involved in NASA’s ATS synchronous satellite systems.  As part of that job, he traveled to ground station locations around the world.  Jim retired from NASA in 1976.
After Jim had retired, he received a contract from NASA to develop a shipboard Satellite Location and communication device. Successful testing of the system occurred in both the Bahamas and the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. This system was the predecessor to the technology that became GPS and EPIRB’s.  He also continued working on a variety of real estate investment projects, both in Maryland, and in Florida, spending winters at their condo in Melbourne Beach.
Jim’s love of boating included the Sherwood power boat races, where he earned the nickname of “Flip Baker” in addition to participating in the Sunday Sailboat races. He and Dottie spent months at a time on TANDEM cruising the east coast from Cape Cod to Key West with family and friends.   Jim and Dottie also had multiple extended trips to the Bahamas on TANDEM over 30 years.   
In 1953, with help from family and friends, Jim built a summer cottage in Sherwood Forest, MD. This is where Jim and his family spent every summer, until rebuilding it into a year-round home in 1976.  In Sherwood, he was active in community sports, along with volunteering to manage several major infrastructure projects and serving on the community Board of Directors.  
Jim is survived by his children, Dolly Baker, and Russell and Laura Baker; his grandchildren Dr. Brian and Heather Baker, Robin Baker, Nicholas and Keisha Baker, Brendan and Katie Baker, and Dr. Patrica and David Blalock; and his great grandchildren Molly, Brian, Megan, Jake, Natilie, and Ben Baker, Brody and Banx Baker, and Teagan, Remi, Jack, and Luke Baker.
Jim had a life well Lived. After a brief illness, Jim passed peacefully and in comfort surrounded by his loving family when he left us on October 27, 2023, to join Dottie and the Angels.
A Celebration of Jim’s life will be held at the Sherwood Forest Clubhouse, November 11, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.  
   
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Jeanne Marie Kathryn Germano O’Neill passed away Oct. 27, 2023, from complications of dementia. She was 92.

Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on May 23, 1931, her quick intellect and vast abilities were rewarded with scholarships to Catholic grade school and high school; a straight-A student all her life (and a field hockey star!), she finished at the top of her class at Marywood Seminary. Jeanne was the daughter of James J. and Kathryn R. (neé Duggan) Germano, and the younger sister of Lois Ann Germano Latour, who all predeceased her.

She married the love of her life, Paul D. O’Neill, on March 31, 1951, and embarked on an adventure that quickly took her in one short year from a New York City honeymoon to life as a Navy wife in Norfolk, Virginia, to a home in Washington, D.C., upon Paul’s separation from active duty. The couple made their home in Washington, D.C., and Prince George’s County, Maryland, for the next 50 years, until Jeanne moved to Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and then Baltimore County, Maryland. Paul passed away in June 1998.

Jeanne is survived by her children, James P. O’Neill and Carolyn; Daniel J. O’Neill and Linda Dahlen; and Colleen M. O’Neill Yanchulis and Michael; her grandchildren, Brenna K. O’Neill Carlson (Dale); Conor J. O’Neill (Jamie); Jeanne Marie O’Neill McDowell (Rob); and James M. Yanchulis; great-granddaughters Mackenzie Rose and Olivia Marie McDowell; and numerous nieces, nephews and their families. 

In addition to raising her family, Jeanne put her considerable gifts to use in the political world, working at the Maryland Legislature in Annapolis for several lawmakers, including current U.S. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer. Her family often noted she retired “more times than a prizefighter,” and later endeavors included running Hoyer’s campaign office for the 1981 special election that ushered him into Congress, and then leading his district office. She later worked for him on Capitol Hill. She also worked in the secretary of state’s office, serving for a time in an acting role as secretary of state.

Jeanne was an avid reader her entire life and nurtured her creative side through sewing, quilting and needle arts, as well as knitting and crocheting. She also enjoyed traveling, making several trips to Europe (her two homelands, Italy and Ireland) as well as taking Caribbean cruises and many trips throughout the United States on her own and with the Anne Arundel County South County Senior Center. She was an active member of her various hometown parishes, the most recent being Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Edgewater, Maryland; she also was a fixture at the senior center, taking exercise and enrichment classes.

Her family was her primary focus. Jeanne led annual summer vacations to the Delmarva beaches and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. She was involved in many of her children’s activities and continued that involvement at her grandchildren’s events. Playing “catch” and spending time with her great-granddaughters always brought a smile to her face in her later years.

Her strength in the face of myriad challenges was Jeanne’s most enduring quality. She rose from modest circumstances to become a most valued member of her community, her workplace and society. Widowed in her 60s, she reinvented life for herself in a new town and developed treasured friendships and relationships anew. She was an inspiration in how she lived and how she thrived.

Friends may visit the family at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory in Edgewater, Maryland, on Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 5 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 11 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater. Bright colors are welcome! Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers—she always said “give them to me while I am alive to enjoy them”—please consider a donation to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund at https://curealz.org/outreach/in-memory/jeanne-oneill/, Gilchrist Hospice at https://gilchristcares.org/donate or a charity of your choice. 





The beloved Kadriye Diane Brunson (affectionately known as “Radridge”) was born June 20, 1963, to the late Kenneth A. Johnson, Sr., and the late Florence B. Wood in Ismir, Turkey. In the Turkish culture, Kadriye means “Valuable” or “Strong”. 

On Friday, October 27, 2023, the Lord recalled one of his brightest stars to come home to be with Him.

As a toddler and pre-teen, she lived in the Hillcrest Heights area and attended elementary and junior high school at Overlook and Benjamin Stoddart. She was an active member in the Brownie Scouts as well as many school activities. As a teenager she moved to Valdosta, Georgia to join her father and his family along with her brother Kenneth, Jr. Kadriye graduated from Valdosta High School in 1981.

After high school, Kadriye pursued higher education at Valdosta State University. In 1982, Kadriye returned to Hillcrest Heights. Upon her return she procured a position with a global insurance broker, initially as an insurance technician, which provided an avenue to become a licensed insurance professional. After several years in the insurance profession, Kadriye explored careers in the legal profession. Kadriye eventually returned to the insurance profession and took up the practice of claims administration for a mental health provider.

In October of 1999, Kadriye married Vincent Brunson in the Ebaneezer AME Church in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Shortly after the marriage, the couple acquired a home in Suitland, Maryland where they continued to live. The union produced two lovely girls, Kasha Virginia Ann and Kennyatta Rose Marie Ellen, and grandson Kristian Allen.

Kadriye’s downtime and spare time were spent with family, especially nieces and nephews. In her short time with us, Kadriye developed countless friendships and relationships. Many remember her for her humor, assertiveness, quick wit, straightforwardness, and willingness to help. Kadriye was also the “Ark of Safety” for her open-door policy for those in need of a place to shelter and a mother figure for a host
friends and family. She will be remembered and missed daily by a large circle of family, friends, and associates.

Kadriye was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Allen Johnson, Sr. and Florece Beatrix Wood as well as her brother Kenneth Allen Johnson, Jr., and sister Carla Marie Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memories a loving and supporting husband, Vincent Brunson, daughters Kasha and Kennyatta, grandson Kristian; stepfather John D. Wood; Stepmother Adrea Johnson; sisters Pia D. Johnson Sutton (Erwin), September T. Dietrich, Kierra Johnson, and Amber Johnson. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, 
and other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to Kadriye's Life Celebration on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 11 a.m. until the start of the memorial service at 12 noon at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745.  The interment will be private at a later date.

Shirley Ann McCray, age 75, passed away at her residence in Washington, DC on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Emmitt and Sammie McCutcheon. She is survived by her siblings, Vernita J. Gunther and Emmitt C. McCutcheon, Jr. and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.  A private service and interment will be held at a later date. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Jacqueline's Life Celebration on Monday, November 6, 2023 from 11 a.m. until the start of the memorial service at 12 noon. The interment will be private at a later date. 

Relatives and friends are invited to James' Life Celebration on Monday, November 6, 2023 from 10 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, 6400 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment will be held at 2 p.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery Mausoleum, 4111 Pennsylvania Ave., Suitland-Silver Hill, MD 20746. 

James J. “Jimmy” Hines, 82, died on October 22, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, family and friends. He was born in Baltimore, MD on December 19, 1940 to the late Paul and Patrina Hines, graduated from Montgomery Blair High School and completed his Sheet Metal Apprenticeship in 1963. He worked for many years in the sheet metal industry before retiring as a foreman in 1995. He was a 50 year member of Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 100. In his spare time he enjoyed golf, boating, crabbing and water skiing on the South River.

Jimmy is survived by his wife of 34 years, Patricia “Pam” Hines; his beloved cat, Frankey; his daughter, Paula Hines Kennell of Orlando, FL, four grandchildren, one great grandchild, several cousins and his wife’s siblings and their spouses, whom he considered to be his family as well. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Dawson.

Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass on Friday, October 27 at 11 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD. Private burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jimmy’s name, may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403.

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FARMER, HERBERT W. CATTERTON, 93, died on Sunday, October 22 at his home, Progressive Farm, in Harwood, MD surrounded by his beloved family and friends. Born on June 22, 1930 in Harwood to the late Herbert T. and Alverta Catterton, Herbert was a sixth generation tobacco farmer and was president of the Future Farmers of America while in high school. He worked side by side with his parents whom he loved and adored. Helping to keep the farm running smoothly was Herbert’s wife of 72 years, Agnes Hartge Catterton. Herbert was a member of the Anne Arundel County Farm Bureau, the Elks Club, the Prince George’s County Sportsman’s Club and Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, fishing and pulling tractors at local county fairs, where he won multiple honors and awards. Herbert was known as a kind, hard working farmer who leaves a legacy of being devoted to his wife, his parents and his children and their families who all live on the family farm. He is survived by his wife, Agnes; his children, Betty (Bill) Bergstrom, Diane (Fred) Klinken, Kathy (Tom) Britschge and Richard (Terrie) Catterton; his sister, Nancy Parlett and 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.  Friends are invited to celebrate Herbert's life on Friday, October 27 from 4 to 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 28 at 1pm at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 122 Bayard Road, Lothian, MD 20711. Interment will immediately follow the service at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Herbert’s memory to Southern High FFA Alumni, Margaret Chase, 2857 Davidsonville Rd., Davidsonville, MD 21035 or to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Please take a moment to leave a condolence for the family by visiting the Memories link on this page.

Relatives and friends are invited to Rosauro's Life Celebration at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Monday, October 30, 2023 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Please check back. 

Bennie Eugene Walton, Jr. was born on February 17, 1933, in Danville, Virginia.  He was the only child born to the late Bennie and Ruth Walton. He received his early education in the Danville Public School System and moved to Washington, DC where he attended and graduated from Francis Junior High School.  He was in the first class to graduate in 1951 from Cardozo High School which was formerly Central High School.  

In 1951, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps receiving his basic training at Paris Island, South Carolina and was later assigned to serve in the First Marine Division in the Korean War.

Upon leaving the Marine Corps in 1957, he returned to Washington, DC and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier.  During that time, he also owned his own cab and operated with the Capitol Cab Company.

He left the U.S. Postal Service and was employed by D.C. Transit as a bus driver.  He became interested in real estate and in 1981 he received his realtor’s license. He began working for Schick and Pepe Realtors and received Top Salesman award and became manager of the branch. He soon opened his own real estate company named B E Walton Real Estate which he operated for several years.

In 1989, he retired from real estate and returned to his first love, transportation.  He started BEW Transportation and through the years he grew the company from one vehicle to a substantial fleet of vehicles to meet the needs of his growing clientele. Through his efforts with BEW Transportation, he was the recipient of the Best of Washington and the Limousine Service Award consecutively from 2009 through 2014.  As a result of these awards, he was placed in the services Hall of Fame. 

Bennie accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age and recommitted his life to Christ as an adult, joining Tenth Street Baptist church, he served as a Trustee for ten years. He served as the Chairman of the Trustee Board at New Bethany Baptist Church for eight years. Later, moving to Maryland, he joined the Mount Jezreel Baptist Church in 2018 and was a member until his passing.

He was preceded in death by both his first wife Gloria Dell Moore, and his wife of 62 years Gloria Peterson Walton.  He is survived by daughters Katherine, Kathleen and Gina, and sons Bartley, Barry and Bryan, along with eleven Grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Brian Christopher Grace, 52, a longtime resident of Anne Arundel County, died on Friday, October 20, 2023.  Born in Cheverly, MD on September 28, 1971 to the late Raymond and Marie Grace, he was the owner/operator of “My Tree” in Pasadena, a tree cutting and maintenance service. He enjoyed skateboarding, skiing and boating, but most of all, he truly loved his family and friends and playing with his nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his sisters, Melissa Patterson (and her son Jack) of Edgewater and Mary McCarthy (and her children Grace, Chloe, Emmy, Madi and Sully) of Davidsonville.  A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held on Thursday, October 26 from 10 AM until his memorial service begins at 10:30 AM at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment will be private.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in Brian's memory, may be made to Autism Speaks, P.O. Box 37148, Boone, IA 50037-0148 or online <a href="https://www.autismspeaks.org/?form=donate&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=IS-branded-conv&utm_content=IS-evergreen&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjws9ipBhB1EiwAccEi1Afor2HJxts7Fv_pAvgqQXUzYWq7o2s9cPNxpWDIaEobj7kxdTpI0RoCa-wQAvD_BwE" >HERE</a>

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Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Alice's life on Sunday, October 29 from 1 p.m. until her memorial service begins at 2 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the <a href="https://www.childfund.org/get-involved/ways-to-donate/">ChildFund</a>, PO Box 1911, Merrifield, VA 22116.
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Maria Elena Yadao Dancel (Marle), beloved wife of Julian Dancel was born on August 11, 1953. She was the daughter of the late Mauro Yadao and the late Palagia Ildefonso and was born and raised in the Philippines. She departed this life unexpectedly on October 19, 2023. She was 70 years old.

Throughout her life Marle was a loving daughter and had a close bond with her mother. She was a loving sister to her siblings and a caring aunt to her nieces and nephews. Marle was a loving and devoted wife to her husband Julian for 37 years, and a patient, loving, devoted mother to her son Patric. The friends that Marle met along the way became an extension of her family, and family meant the world to her. 

As a young woman, Marle’s favorite snack was bananacue that she continued to love throughout her life. She loved eating seafood - especially with her family. Marle is remembered for making the best bitsu bitsu/carioca and biko, which so many of us will miss. Her family and friends always looked forward to the Filipino desserts that she would enjoy making. Marle was a warm, kind-hearted person who enjoyed sharing life, trips, and food with family and friends. She always made sure that others got their food first, and was a gracious hostess to all. 

Marle is remembered for watching the latest Filipino movie at the local movie theatre. And, she truly enjoyed a good Filipino teleserye.

She was a hardworking, dedicated employee in the accounting space and proud of the variety of industries she supported.

Marle was devoted in her growing relationship with God and attended daily mass as often as she was able.

Marle was preceded in death by her parents Mauro Yadao and Palagia Ildefonso, and several siblings. She leaves to cherish her love and her memory her husband Julian Dancel, her son and daughter-in-law Patric and Liz Dancel, her sister Elvie Lewandoski, her brother Bert Yadao, as well as a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.





Relatives and friends are invited to Maria Elena's Life Celebration at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 3 to 7 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Suitland, MD 20746. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. 

James Phelps Soresi, 78 of Fort Wahington, MD, better known as “Jamie” to family and close friends, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023. He was born on September 16, 1945, in Washington, D.C. to the late Virginia Tucker Soresi and James Robert Phelps.

James is survived by his wife, L. Darlene Soresi, his two sons, James Christopher and Joseph Brian, his brother Michael J. and sister-in-law Cheryl, niece Michelle and nephews Daniel and Nicolas Soresi,  and a grandson Liam D. Soresi.

James started his career in 1967 working for the State of Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation in Prince George’s County and retired after 43 years as Supervisor of the Department. 

In his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family, spending time in Fort Pierce, FL along with collecting and racing cars.

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment to follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD. 

Albert "Al" John Rossi, 81, a two-year resident of Pasadena and previously of Odenton and Mechanicsville, MD, died on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Sadie's Serenity Creekside in Pasadena from debility resulting from vascular dementia. Born June 12, 1942 in New York, to the late Albert L. and Rose (Paterno) Rossi, he graduated from Gwynn Park High School in Brandywine, MD and received a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Frostburg State College. Al worked for the Prince George's County Board of Education as an English teacher for two years before transitioning to a career as Guidance Counselor for nearly 40 years. He enjoyed traveling the world, interior decorating, collecting duck decoys, music and the arts, driving his sports cars, shopping, fishing, and spending time with family and friends, especially when that time was spent enjoying good Italian food. Al is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Allison and Joseph “Joe” Gargano of Millersville, MD; and three granddaughters, Olivia, Danielle, and Lianna Gargano, daughters of Allison and Joe.  Immediate family surviving relatives also include his nephew, Christian “Chris” Otto, son of Al’s recently deceased and cherished only sibling, sister Linda (Rossi) Otto, who passed on September 29, 2023, and resided with her son Chris in Greenspring, West Virginia.  Additional surviving relatives include Al’s beloved cousins on his mother’s side of the family: Marilyn (Catalanotto) Katcher of Lake Oswego, Oregon, daughter of Angela (Paterno) Catalanotto and Doreen (Campisi) Wasserman of Bergenfield, New Jersey, daughter of Virginia (Paterno) Campisi.  Surviving cousins on Al’s father’s side include Robert, Jeanie, John, Peter, and Donna Congedo, all children of Emily (Rossi) Congedo, Al’s aunt.  In addition, Al is survived by Dorothy (Minke) Petriccione, his devoted wife for 25 years.  Although they divorced in 1990, Al and Dorothy remained close friends and shared copious time together, devoting an abundance of attention to Allison & Joe and their three daughters.  Friends are invited to celebrate Al’s life on Sunday, October 22 from 12 p.m. until his funeral service begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Entombment will be held on Monday, October 23, at 11 a.m. at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund or (<a href="https://curealz.org/giving/donate/">online here</a>). 

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Obituaries

Joan Price

Dolores "Dee" Vita

Valerie Restifo

Thomas Lloyd

Laurence Codori, Jr.

Elijah Moore, Jr.

Nina De Angelo

Edith Faye Shehan Paddy

Luz Woofter

James Baker

Jeanne O'Neill

Kadriye Brunson

Shirley McCray

Jacqueline Allmond

James Summers

James "Jimmy" Hines

Herbert Catterton

CPO Rosauro Felizardo, USN (Ret.)

Bennie Walton

Brian Grace

Alice Jones

Maria Elena Dancel

James Soresi

Albert Rossi