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Father Peter Alliata
Feb 23, 2023
Father Peter Alliata, a Washington, DC native, was the son of Piter Alliata and Katherine Alliata.
Father Alliata had one sister and is survived by one brother. He was baptized at Holy Rosary, the
Italian parish in Washington, and later attended St. Joseph’s Home and School and St. Martin’s
School in Washington. He then attended St. Charles College in Catonsville, MD and St. Mary’s
Seminary in Baltimore. He was ordained as a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington in 1961.
He served as an associate pastor at St. Matthias Parish in Lanham, then as an associate pastor at
Assumption and St. Joseph on Capitol Hill. He later served as associate pastor at Sacred Heart
Parish in Bowie, followed by serving as associate pastor of St. Nicholas in Laurel.
In 1974 Father Alliata was named as the Pastor of Holy Angels in Avenue, MD. In 1980 he
became the founding pastor of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Waldorf. From 1987 to
2004 Father Alliata served as pastor of St. James Parish in Mount Rainier, MD. In 2004 he
returned to Southern Maryland as the pastor of Immaculate Conception in Mechanicsville, MD.
He served there until he retired in 2010.
During his time as a priest he was very involved in Worldwide Marriage Encounter and the
Cursillio Movement. He said he was inspired by the faith of the people he met in those activities.
May Father Alliata be remembered as the loving, kind, generous and witty man with a sense of
humor, that he was, and also as being a priest for the People of God.
Richard Louis Coluzzi
Feb 23, 2023
Richard Coluzzi passed peacefully 2/23/23. Born on Capitol Hill on 1st Street SW in 1925, Coluzzi was a lifelong DMV resident and a proud serviceman of the Army’s 113th Cavalry reconnaissance stationed in Normandy during WW2.
Richard touched so many of our lives with his funny, easygoing nature and fierce loyalty to family. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and hanging out at...
MaryAnn Bruce
Feb 20, 2023
MaryAnn Bruce died on February 20, 2023. She left this life peacefully, without pain. MaryAnn/the "Little Mother"/Sis/Mom/Gammie/Miss Bruce, as she was known throughout her life, was an indisputable force of nature; strong willed and independent. She loved her family. She was so very proud of her home state of Wisconsin and brats. She loved her garden and the beach....
Victor R Mihill
Feb 17, 2023
On February 17, 2023, Victor Mihill of Adelphi died at the age of 92. Victor was born to Roy and Lila Mihill in New York in 1930 and was the youngest of 5 kids. He met his wife Freda in 1967. They married in 1970 and together they raised 3 children. Victor also had 2 children from a previous...
Sofia G. Duarte
Feb 10, 2023
Sofia Gomes Duarte, 94, of Riverdale Park, Maryland passed away peacefully among loved ones at her home on February 10, 2023. She was born on October 3, 1928 Azambujeira dos Carros, Portugal to José Françisco and Georgina Gomes, the youngest of three sisters. On November 6, 1949 she married her one love José João Duarte. Their daughter, and only child, was born on January 4, 1951. In July of 1966 the family moved to Paris, France to seek greater opportunities. On May 15, 1970 her grandson was born. In August 1971 she immigrated to the United States, joining her husband who had immigrated earlier to start a new job and prepare their home. Daughter and grandson soon followed. Through thrift and hard work they purchased their home in Riverdale Park in January 1977. She worked, ran the household, and helped raise her grandson. On August 9, 2006 at the age of 75, she became a citizen of her beloved United Sates, completing a true American story. Sofia was driven by her Catholic faith and her devotion to family. She loved cheering for the Washington Redskins and the Men's Portuguese National Soccer team. Their 2016 European Championship was a joyous moment! She is survived by her daughter Lisette Marr, son-in-law William H. Marr, grandson Nelson P. Marr, as well as many nephews and nieces. A viewing will be held at Gasch's Funeral Home, 4739 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD from 3 to 5 PM on Sunday, February 19, 2023. A second viewing will be at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 7501 Adelphi Rd, Hyattsville, MD at 11 AM on Monday, February 20, 2023, followed by a memorial mass at 12 PM. Internment will immediately follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Ave., Hillcrest Heights, MD. A light lunch and refreshments will be served at Sofia's home starting at 3pm. Please join us. Flowers or donations to the American Cancer Society in memory of Sofia Gomes Duarte and José João Duarte are welcome.
Margaret Ann (Peggy) Dee
Feb 5, 2023
Remembering Peggy
Everyone who knew Peggy Dee agrees, she was an exceptional person, and will be missed by people far and wide. She was a devout Catholic, a community organizer, a supporter of all things Irish, a football fan extraordinaire, a curious traveler, a kind caretaker to her mother and brother, and a beloved relative to many.
Peggy, born...
Karl Matthes
Feb 3, 2023
Karl Heinz Matthes, 90, of Mt. Rainier, MD passed away peacefully
at his home on Friday Feb 3rd, 2023. He was born in Berlin, Germany on
May 4th, 1932 to Edith and Karl Matthes.
After his father died early in his life, he and his mother survived on
food rations and the generosity of the American GI’s during WWII. He
was so impressed with their kindness and stories of America that he
immigrated to the US in 1951.
He joined the Army in 1956, and shortly after, met Guadalupe
Barriga when he was stationed at Ft. Bliss, TX. They were married in
El Paso, TX in 1957 and settled in Maryland in 1958.
Shortly thereafter, he started his long career at Giant Food where
he retired in 1997. He was passionate about civic involvement, running
for congress in 1974 and was very active at St. James Church as well as
St. Jerome, DeMatha and Elizabeth Seton High Schools.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Lupe, children Maggie,
Angie, Ray and Tony, daughter in laws Deb and Kathleen, grandchildren
Colleen, Sean, Karl and Mark.
Viewing and Service will be held on Friday Feb 17 at Gasch’s
Funeral Home, 4739 Baltimore Ave Hyattsville, MD 20781. Viewing at
11am, Service at 12pm, followed immediately by a reception.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. James Catholic
Church in Mt. Rainier.
Aura R Velazquez Solis
Feb 2, 2023
Mount Vernon - Aura Ramona Velazquez Solis, 77, died at her home February 2, 2023 after battling ALS.
She was born in Nancimi, Nicaragua on August 31, 1945, the daughter of Augustin Solis Guido and Luisa Cubillo Camp.
Aura moved to the United States at the age of 18 to care for others. She lived and worked in the...
Michael Joseph Arnold
Jan 31, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of husband, father, and friend, Michael Arnold, 57, who went to be with the Lord on January 31st, 2023.
Mike was born on September 25th, 1965 in Baltimore, MD. He grew up in Tennessee before moving to Prince George’s County, Maryland where he met his wife, Cindy, in 1983. In 1992 they welcomed their...
Antonio Lupo
Jan 30, 2023
Our awesome father, Antonio Lupo, passed away suddenly Monday, January 30th. We loved him so much. Such a special person. To be raised by an Italian immigrant was a blessing. He was very brave, determined, loyal and loving. He always put us first and was a great example to us. Dad loved his career in HVAC, dancing, gardening, making incredible...
Sharon Anne Cahill
Jan 28, 2023
Sharon A. Cahill, 83, of Carlisle, died Saturday, January 28, 2023 at
Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home.
Born in Binghamton, New York, she was the daughter of the late
Bernard and Mary (Manganro) Cahill.
Sharon worked for the state department in Washington, D.C. for over
60 years and travelled vastly all over the world.
She was a devout Catholic, attending church at Mt. Calvary Church,
District Heights, MD.
Survivors include her niece: Kimberly Cahill-Fulp; her nephew: Sean
Cahill; her great nephews: Michael Cahill, James Swartz, Dustin Cahill
and Christian Cahill, as well as her great great nephew: Michael
Anthony Cahill. Jr.
Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation Friday, February 3,
2023 from 5 to 9 PM at Gasch’s Funeral Home P.A., 4739 Baltimore
Ave., Hyattsville, MD 20781 and to her funeral Mass Saturday, February
4, 2023 11 AM at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church, 5205 43rd Avenue,
Hyattsville, MD. Interment will follow Mass in Fort Lincoln Cemetery,
Brentwood, MD.
Jean Pucher
Jan 24, 2023
Jean Pucher, 87 of Washington, DC passed away January 24, 2023.
Jean was born in Carnegie (Collier Township) PA, the youngest of ten children, to the late Wasyl and Mary Pucher. After earning her medical secretary diploma from a business training college, she worked for a time at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh before deciding to relocate to Washington DC...
Herminio Muniz
Jan 19, 2023
Herminio “Pee-Wee” Muniz was born on March 15, 1964 to Natalia and Juan Muniz. He was born andraised in East New York, Brooklyn. He was a huge protector of his 6 brothers and 7 sisters. Georgina,Mary, Carmen, Isabel, Rosie, Patty, Lisa, George, Tony, Sammy, Frankie and Ishmael and William. At 12years old he became an altar boy for...
Fred Locklear
Jan 13, 2023
Mr. Fred Locklear, 86, of Hyattsville, MD passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023.
He was the first of 15 children born to the late Odell and Sadie Mae Dial Locklear.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley Locklear: daughter Wanda Behnke, son Fred A. Locklear, son-in-law Frederick Behnke, and grandson Ian Behnke.
He is also survived...
James Alan Lutz
Jan 12, 2023
Jim Lutz was born in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, to Mary Elizabeth and Ralph Fasnacht Lutz. Raised in Denver, PA, Jim graduated from Cocalico Senior High School and the University of PA, Millersville. He also studied at George Washington University and the University of Maryland, College Park.
A respected business leader, Jim worked with the US Navy from 1970 until 1975,...
Robert Dennis Smith
Jan 6, 2023
Robert "Bob" Smith (Age 90) of Lanham, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 6th. Beloved husband of 68 years to Joan M. Smith. Father of Michael ( Patricia) Smith, Grace (Tom ) French, Mark ( Dawn ) Smith and Mary Browning and the late Robert Daniel Smith. Grandfather to Justin Davis, Katherine Michau, Lindsay Smith, Marshall Smith, and...
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