Jacob Robert "Sonny" Lorence
August 8, 1938 ~ April 29, 2009
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 4, 2009 at 10:00 am in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will recieve friends on Sunday, May 3,2009 from 2:00-5:00pm in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funneral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 3:00pm.
Jacob Robert “Sonny” Lorence, 70, of Hollywood, MD was taken on angel’s wings on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. He left this life with his cherished loved ones by his side during his final days. Born August 8, 1938 in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Jacob James and Mary Lelia Welch Lorence. He was the loving husband of Patricia Ann Lorence whom he married on February 14, 1959 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Newport, MD. He is also survived by his daughters Elizabeth Gail Lorence of Hollywood, MD and Cindy Michele Dooley and her husband Bill of Lexington Park, MD, his siblings; Rosemary Boyle of Johnson City, TN and James Melvin Lorence of St. Inigoes, MD as well as three grandchildren; Julie Katherine Bingman, Brittney Amber Dooley and Jarrett Austin Dooley. Jacob served in the Army National Guard for 8 years, and was a telephone technician for Verizon, retiring in 1996 after 30 years of service. He also worked at Patuxent River Naval Air Station for the BASE telephone office for 12 years. He loved God, his family and friends, his dog Annabelle, Spring Time, cutting grass and a good cup of coffee. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 3, 2009 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 3:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 4, 2009 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be George Morgan, Joe Purcell, Wayne Dotson, Wayne Hammett, David Dement and Dan Veneziani. John Paul Goddard will be an honorary pallbearer. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Aunt Patsy, Sometimes it feels like God never answers our prayers. But I feel so certain that it is our prayers that bring the angels who surround our loved one, comfort him and remove his fears, and walk with him through the gates of Heaven. And I believe that Uncle Sonny is now ‘your’ angel and will watch over you, comfort you, and wipe away your tears as you grieve over his absence. But I don’t believe he will ever be absent from your personal space, and that his hand will always be in yours until you two meet again in Heaven. With love and understanding of your wishes for privacy. Terry, Jay and Lindsey”
“My condolences to you Pat and your family at this very sad time I will keep you all in my thoughts and Prayers . Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him May he rest in peace Amen. … “
“Gail my Dear Friend, A Fathers passing is never easy,knowing he is in a much better place bring you comfort,he’ll be watching over you always,and forever in your heart. I love you my friend, call me if you want to talk.”
“My heart fell sad to hear of Jake’s passing this morning. I worked with him for many years at the Base Telephone Office and was a neighbor to him when he lived in St. Inigoes. He was truly a good man and taught me many things about the telephone world. Although I haven’t seen him for several years, I have and will always remember his patience and kindness towards me. May his family be comforted by the many happy memories he leaves behind.”
“Cinder, My heart is breaking for you and your family. After your Dad’s health problems started I was always dreading the time I just might hear news such as this. I had the hightest hopes he’d overcome all of this. I feel so honored to have known and worked with your Dad. He was one of a kind that “little feller” as he was affectionately called here. He truly touched me with his great attitude and sense of humor. He was a great role model. I missed him after he retired and will miss him even more now. Your all in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Dearest Gail, It is with heartfelt sadness to hear of your father’s passing. Although I only met him once many years ago, I remember his kindness. You come from good stock as I’ve known you since 1st grade at St. Michael’s School. My condolences to you and yours. I’m just a phone call away if you need me.”
“Dear Pat and Family, My sincere condolence to you all on the loss of Jake. He was a well liked, hard working good christian. Heaven is the winner and we will just have to wait to join him when our time comes. Sincerely, Jimmy Wood, Washington D.C.( as school mates we had a lot of great times and we were the best of friends. We went home with each other at least one or two times each school year and those were special times for both of us. Jimmy”
“Cindy and Bill, We are sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God will give you strength and guidance through these tough days.”
“Cindy – Even though we did not know your father personally, we know how special you are…which means he must have been a very special person too. Cindy, Billy, Brittney, and Jarrett, we are praying for you and for your whole family that God will give you comfort and peace. “
“To my sister, Patsy. I am so sad I have lost my dear brother-in-law Sonny. My fondest memories are the ones spent with you and Sonny during my growing-up years. Sonny was a very unselfish person, always giving of his time and wonderful sense of humor. I dread the future knowing he will never walk through the back door of the house fondly calling out “Patrica.” It is not what you take out of this world when you die but what you leave behind. Sonny leaves much. Love you, Sandy “
“To the Lorence & Dooley families, We are very sorry for your loss. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts & prayers. Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. “
“To Jakes family our deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow our prayers are with you in this trying time”
“Our heartfelt sympathy to Pat, Gail, Cindy, Rosemary, Melvin and their spouses and children. We have lost one fine gentle man and heaven has gained an outstanding soul. May he rest in peace and may God bless you all. With love, thoughts and prayers.”
“I’m so sorry for your loss. I know how close to your father you were and how proud of you he was.After all you turned out to be just like him. Kind hearted and loved by everyone. Call me anytime. Ethel”
“MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY,MY HUSBAND JACK, WORKED WITH JAKE/TELEPHONE CO. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.”
“Cousin Cindy, I am so sad to hear of your Dad’s passing. I know how much pain you are feeling, it hurts so terribly much to lose your father. My thoughts and prayers remain with you. My fond memories keep me thinking of my Dad and he is always with me and my hope is that your many memories will help you through this difficult time. I love you and will continue to pray for you and your families’ strength. Love always, Your Cousin, Tammy”
“Cinder & Family, No words can express just how sorry I am for your loss. Your friends and co-workers think of you fondly and we share this sorrow with you. God’s Grace, Peace and love to you and your family. “
“Julie, I am so sorry to hear of your PopPops passing. Always remember the good times you had together! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Always, Jamie”
“Cindy, I was so sorry to hear of your Father’s passing. He was such a nice guy. He had become a good friend of my father, Buddy Walker, during the years that they worked for the Telephone Company. Jake became my good friend during the years that he worked for the Base Telephone Office. He was quite the “kidder” and I will miss him dearly. God Bless You All…”
“Dad, I miss you so much. This will be our first Father’s Day without you, but you are forever and always on my mind and in my heart. Know that I love you forever and always.”
“Daddy, it has been a year ago today that you left on angel’s wings to take your place with our Lord. We miss you and think of you every day, but we know that you are watching over us. We love you!!”
“Dad, today marks another year that you have left us, but you and know that you are in my heart and on my mind everyday. I LOVE YOU, DAD!!!”
“Dad, today marks the third year without you. We think of you every day and know that you are in a beautiful place and we will see you again. May Mother Mary give a hug from me to you!! I love you, Dad!”
“Happy Father’s Day, Dad! I miss you!!”
“Daddy it has been 4 years, and I miss you just as much as the day you left us. I know you are with us and we talk of you often. Love you Dad!!”
“Love and miss ya dad! Happy Birthday with the angels!!!”
“Dad, it has been 5 years now, but I still see your smile and you are present in the warmth of the sun, the smell of fresh cut grass and in the rain drops that fall on this day – as it did the day we laid you to your final rest. We love and miss you dad! Your loving daughter, Cindy”
Dad, I miss you more than ever. Always on my mind and in my heart. I love you and will see you again.
Still missing you so much every day. Thank you for walking along side me during my difficult times. Love ya dad!
Dad, miss you every single day. Love you to pieces.