William Joseph Farrell
July 24, 1932 ~ June 7, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, Chaptico, MD with Fr. Timothy Baer officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
William Joseph “Bill” Farrell Jr., 75, of Leonardtown, MD died June 7, 2008 at Washington Hospital Center. Born July 24, 1932, in Morganza, MD he was the son of the late Edith Mabel and William Joseph Farrell Sr. He was the husband of the late Nancy Lee Farrell whom he married on January 2, 1960 in St. John’s Church, Hollywood, MD. He is survived by his son Christopher and his wife Joan and his daughter Eleanor Denise Delozier and her husband Doug as well as his grandchildren Kevin and Mike Farrell and step-grandchildren Irma and John Delozier. He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident where he graduated from Margaret Brent High School in Helen in 1951. He worked for Safeway Stores for 30 years and for the Leonardtown Commissioners at the waste water treatment plant for nine years as the maintenance supervisor. He enjoyed traveling the states, 43 of them in his motor home with his family and In-Laws. He enjoyed restoring classic cars; a ‘53 Plymouth and a ’57 Chevy which he and his wife showed. He also restored farm tractors and steam and gas engines which he showed on the East Coast. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, Chaptico, MD with Fr. Timothy Baer officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Robin Hammett, Jimmy Bailey, David Farrell, Billy Rice, Jay Farrell and Charles Wallace. Honorary pallbearers will be: The Leonardtown Commissioners & WWT plant employees; Don Kasper, Gator Delahay and Steve Hoopengardner, Safeway employees, Ike Lee, Greg Curry, Bob Wilhoit, Buddy Long and former sheriff of St. Mary’s, Wayne Pettit. Contributions may be made to American Heart Association 415 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
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“Chris & Denise: Wishing you and your family comfort, strength and peace. You all know how much Bill and Nancy meant to us. Especially with Nancy being Dedie’s godmother. We are so sorry that we no longer live in St. Mary’s County and will be unable to attend any of the services for Bill. May God bless each of you, we will keep you in our prayers, and you will always have your wonderful memories to help you. Love, Doris & Skip Jones”
“Chris & Denise, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I know there are no words that will help ease the pain but it does get better. You have a rough couple of days ahead of you but you will get thru them with the support and love of your family. I can see Uncle Bill’s smile now. He and your mom would be so funny. I would certainly enjoy myself everytime I came to MD for a visit. All the family gatherings would be so much fun. I’m sure your dad is in a much happier place now especially since he is with the one special person he has always loved. Diane”
“To the family, my deepest and sincerest sympathies go out to you in the passing of Bill. I was good friends with he and Nancy and his passing brings sorrow to my heart. Bill was one of the kindest people I knew. He was always in good cheer, always happy to see you, and only had kind things to say about everybody. I will truly miss him as I know you will. I will keep you in my prayers. Love, Rose and James “
“Denise, I just learned of your father’s death. I am so sorry to know of your loss. Please extend my sincere condolences to your family and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.”
“My thoughts and prayers go out to Bill’s family. I will miss his humor and seeing him over my parents on Friday’s for crabs.”
“Denise, Sorry 2 hear that Ur Father passed away! My thoughts & prayers r w/U! He’s now in Heaven watching over U all as Ur guardian Angel. God Bless!”
“Uncle Bill is happy now that he’s back with the love of his life, Nancy. Chris and Denise, you were very lucky to have such great parents. “
“Denise, Chris and family:So sorry to hear about your Dad. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of each other.”
“Denise, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.”
“Chris & Denise we are both so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. Hopefully he did not have to suffer. Your Mom and Dad were wonderful friends and they were very proud of both of you. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.”
“Denise, I my deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thougths and prayers are with. Take care. Melanie”
“To the family: We are sorry to hear of Mr. Farrell’s passing. We were his neighbors for a short time and he was the sweetest man we ever met. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He will be missed by everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.”
“Chris and Denise, your Dad was a special person and I am sorry for your loss. He is reunited with your Mom and we all know how happy that has made him. “
“Denise and Chris,I’m very sorry to hear of your Dads passing you will be in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Chris, Denise & Family, I will always keep my memories of Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bill close to my heart. They were very special people. Now you have each other to take care of. It should bring you some comfort knowing your parents are re-united. You are in my thoughts. “
” Denise: My deepest condolences to you and your family. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.”
“Chris, Joan, Denise, Doug and all of my special loved ones there in Maryland and in scattered states across America. This is a sad time for all of us who knew and loved Bill; and we all did. He was and will always remain a loving link in our family circle. He was so fun-loving and kind, generous and sincere, interesting and talented,respectful and loyal. He loved his family above all things and kept the memory of those passed on before him in constant thought and in high regard. We all know of the torment he experienced the last 10 years, having to live here on earth without Nancy. He is now free of that torment and happy to be by her side once again. That knowledge brings a smile to my face through the tears I do shed for all of you who will miss his presence in your daily lives. He loved us and we loved him; but he is no doubt joyful and happy beyond our wildest dreams to be welcomed back in to the family circle in heaven where we will see him and Nancy again some sweet day. I regret that I can’t be in Maryland to attend the services. I would if time and miles were not an issue. I am so happy I was able to attend your loving memorial last month, that Bill arranged for Nancy, and see you and so many family and friends I hadn’t seen in many years since I lived in St. Clements Shores with Nancy and Bill as a young girl. Bill’s thoughtfulness in doing that brings me comfort in ways that are hard to express in words. What a guy!”
“I am so sorry about the loss of Mr. Farrell he was a great man and would do anything for anyone! My family and i were blessed to live across the street from him and cherish every moment that we spent with him! To all his family you are in our prayers.”
“Chris, Joan and Family, We are very sorry to hear of your father’s passing, and know he will be greatly missed by you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Take care! Tommy and Rose Goldsborough & Family”
“Denise, I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. I’ll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Peggy”
“Denise, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. I will keep you and your brother Chris in my prayers. I know that you will miss him a lot. Phyl”
“Chris, Joan, Denise & family, We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers. John, Susie, Tiffany and Victoria Hall”
“Denise we were sorry to hear about the loss of your father and our friend Bill. Please know that we have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Wayne and Eleanor Norris”
“A Daughters GOODBYE!! Hello up There, this is Nenie Calling…. If our love could have saved moM she would not have died 10 years ago. If your children’s love could have saved you, you would not have died 1 year ago, but only mom’s love saved you and she called you to be back with her in enternal life. You are gone but not forgotton from my heart in past, present, or future. My heart is broken and aches for both of you every second, every minute, every hour, of every day now and forever. My happiness is your happiness reuniting you both together again. Thank you for being a wonderful and understanding dad during the last ten years. You me and Chris were as happy as could be. Love and miss you both deeply. There will never be another you and I will try to follow in my daddy’s footsteps as my guardian angel watching down over me. I am honored and proud to be your daughter. Give mom a BIG HUG and KISS for me, and tell her I LOVE HER. May yours and mom’s spirit of communication live on between us forever until we meet again. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO GOD BLESS YOU AND MOM AND I LOVE YOU BOTH ENDLESSLY YOUR LITTLE GIRL, True Love Always, Nenie”