Formerly of Adelphi, MD passed away peacefully after years of illness on June 16, 2013 at his Ocean Pines Home.
Born 1933 a child of German and Irish immigrants he was a proud native Washingtonian, a well known local sports figure, member of the R.E.C. club, and proud graduate of St. Gabriel's and Dematha ('52).
After being a Medic Assistant, Paratrooper and Boxer with the U.S. Army's 11th airborne, in 1954 he began his career with the Washington Gas Co. Affording he and his wife the opportunity to travel the world until his retirement several years ago.
Active in his community and church he was a former Usher at St. John Neumann Church. He was a member of The Elks and Knights of Columbus, also an avid golf player and greatly enjoyed all Delmarva had to offer.
He is survived by his loving wife of almost 56 years, Patricia; sons Daniel, of Ocean Pines and Timothy (Christine) of Laurel, MD; beloved grandchildren, Colleen Ebel, Victoria Ebel, Julia Sayre, and Amanda Sayre; brother James (Kathy) Ebel; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sons Michael and Patrick; parents William F. Sr. and Margaret Carney; sisters Peggy and Kathleen and brother Eugene.
Friends may call on Thursday, June 20 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. A Funeral mass will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at St. John Neumann Church .
Interment and military burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery, time and date yet to be announced. Donations may be made in his name to DeMatha High School Scholarship Fund, 4313 Madison St, Hyattsville, MD 20751. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Expressions of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
Published in The Washington Post on June 19, 2013
(1) He is married to Patricia Anne Miller.
They got married in the year 1957, he was 23 years old.
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