John Ramos
John Ramos
December 10, 1920 ~ January 16, 2015
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, January 19, 2015 at 10:30 AM in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Lexington park, MD with Fr. Marco Schad officiating. Interment will be held in Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, MD on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 11:00 AM.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 18, 2015 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with Prayers recited at 3:00 PM.
John Ramos, Jr., 94, of Lexington Park, MD, formerly of New Bedford, MA, passed away on January 16, 2015 in Callaway, MD. Born on December 10, 1920 in Terceira, Azores, Portugal,
he was the son of the late Francisca deMelo Ramos and João Pimentel Ramos. John was the loving husband of the late Hazel DeSilva Kennedy Ramos who he married on February 7, 1953 in Holy Face Catholic Church in Great Mills, MD, and who preceded him in death on November 22, 2008. John is survived by his children: John Ramos, III, (Donna Gae Littleford) of Oakdale, CT, Hazel Catherine Ramos Reece, (William T. Reece, Jr.) of Kailua-Kona, HI, Frances Augusta Ramos Verbruggen (Jan Verbruggen) of Portland, OR, Mary Anne Ramos (Robert Bowden) of White Marsh, MD, and 7 grandchildren. He is survived by his siblings; Hazel F. Murray of New Bedford, MA. and Albert P. Ramos of Fairhaven, MA. John graduated from the New Bedford Vocational High School in 1938. He served in the United States Navy from July 20, 1942 to February 28, 1946, while serving in the Navy he earned the World War, II Victory Medal, American Theatre Medal, and The Good Conduct Medal. John moved to St. Mary’s County, MD in mid 1940’s, he owned and operated his own Locksmith Company. John belonged to the Rotary Club of Lexington Park, MD, Knights of Columbus; he enjoyed Amateur Radio, and photography.
The family will received friends on Sunday, January 18, 2015 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM with prayers recited at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, January 19, 2015 at 10:30 AM in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Lexington Park, MD with Father Marco Schad officiating. Interment will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 11:00 AM in Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, MD. Pallbearers will be: John Ramos, III, Jan Verbruggen, William T. Reece, Jr., Robert Bowden, Jim Davis, and Frank Taylor. Honorary Pallbearer will be Paul Fletcher. Contributions may be made to Rotary Foundation of Lexington Park John & Hazel Ramos Math Scholarship P.O. Box 202 Lexington Park, MD 20653.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.
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December 10, 1920 ~ January 16, 2015
John Ramos, Jr., 94, of Lexington Park, MD, formerly of New Bedford, MA, passed away on January 16, 2015 in Callaway, MD. Born on December 10, 1920 in Terceira, Azores, Portugal,
he was the son of the late Francisca deMelo Ramos and João Pimentel Ramos. John was the loving husband of the late Hazel DeSilva Kennedy Ramos who he married on February 7, 1953 in Holy Face Catholic Church in Great Mills, MD, and who preceded him in death on November 22, 2008. John is survived by his children: John Ramos, III, (Donna Gae Littleford) of Oakdale, CT, Hazel Catherine Ramos Reece, (William T. Reece, Jr.) of Kailua-Kona, HI, Frances Augusta Ramos Verbruggen (Jan Verbruggen) of Portland, OR, Mary Anne Ramos (Robert Bowden) of White Marsh, MD, and 7 grandchildren. He is survived by his siblings; Hazel F. Murray of New Bedford, MA. and Albert P. Ramos of Fairhaven, MA. John graduated from the New Bedford Vocational High School in 1938. He served in the United States Navy from July 20, 1942 to February 28, 1946, while serving in the Navy he earned the World War, II Victory Medal, American Theatre Medal, and The Good Conduct Medal. John moved to St. Mary’s County, MD in mid 1940’s, he owned and operated his own Locksmith Company. John belonged to the Rotary Club of Lexington Park, MD, Knights of Columbus; he enjoyed Amateur Radio, and photography.
The family will received friends on Sunday, January 18, 2015 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM with prayers recited at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, January 19, 2015 at 10:30 AM in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Lexington Park, MD with Father Marco Schad officiating. Interment will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 11:00 AM in Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, MD. Pallbearers will be: John Ramos, III, Jan Verbruggen, William T. Reece, Jr., Robert Bowden, Jim Davis, and Frank Taylor. Honorary Pallbearer will be Paul Fletcher. Contributions may be made to Rotary Foundation of Lexington Park John & Hazel Ramos Math Scholarship P.O. Box 202 Lexington Park, MD 20653.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.
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“What a long wonderful did this very special man enjoy. John was so welcoming of me when I joined the Lexington Rotary Club, he was a true Rotarian who exemplified Service Above Self. He will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with the Ramos family at this time.”
“John was a wonderful person who would assist anyone in need. We first met him by way of our mutual hobby (amateur radio) which led to many discussions over the years. He is a man who will truly be missed. Our sincere condolences to the extended Ramos family.”
“We Loved You John Your Brother”
“So sorry to hear John of Passing …….”
“John lived a long life serving others, both in his locksmith profession and as a Rotarian. We will miss seeing him at Rotary meetings taking pictures for us. When I first joined, John would always say “Welcome Home!” when I came to meetings. I’m confident that God said the same to John when he showed up at the pearly gates. Rest in peace, John. “
“Ramos Family, Although no longer residents of Town Creek and St. Mary’s County, John Ramos will be long remembered for his kind mannerisms as a faithful locksmith on whom we could always count if we needed help. His passing will leave a hole in many people’s minds and memories. Our sincere condolences to each of you. “
“We will miss you. Can you say hi to my grandma for me.”
“nu ‘t rouwrumoer rondom jou is verstomd,de stoet voorbij is met schuifelende voeten, nu voel ik dat er een diepe stilte komt en in die stilte zal ik je terug ontmoeten. Hij heeft alleen je lichaam weggenomen, niet wie je was of ook niet wat je zegde. Ik zal nog altijd grapjes met je maken,we zullen samen door het stille landschap gaan. Nu je mijn handen niet meer aan kan raken, raak je mijn hart nog duidelijker aan. Oprecht medeleven en veel sterkte fran,jan en familie. martine x x x “
“What a wonderful Man he was and boy did he save me with his wonderful locksmith skill MANY times. My Prayers to the Family. Not many people are gifted with such a long life on this Earth. We ALL were so lucky to have known him. “
“John was a great man. I have many disks that he reproduced for me ….a lot of oldies. The atomic clock that hangs on my wall will always be a reminder of him as he gave it to me years past. May God grant him peace and happiness as he is very deserving of it.Cousin Dorothea”
“John was a good friend to my family and especially my Mother (Helen Anthony). I grew up in St. Mary’s with John being a part of our family and having fond memories of him when I was a child and he was also known by my grown children and their remembrance of the heart pennies he would give them. He will be missed by all of us and we will remember him forever. Love”