Joseph Edward "Eddie Buck" Wise
August 6, 1911 ~ December 24, 2010
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 10:00AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD, with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with prayers being recited at 7:00PM.
Joseph Edward “Eddie Buck” Wise, 99, of Avenue, MD, died December 24, 2010 at his residence. Born August 6, 1911 in Avenue, MD, he was the son of the late Marshall and Annie Victoria St. Claire Wise. Mr. Wise was the loving husband of the late Mary Ora Dingee Wise whom he married in 1932 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD and whom preceded him in death on December 4, 1970. He is survived by his children; Joseph W. Wise and Thomas H. Wise (Linda) both of Manassas, VA, Mary Ann Williams (Stanley) of Avenue, MD, James W. Wise (Barbara) of Salisbury, MD, Tina Wise Reed (Neil) of Jacksonville, FL and Mike Wise (Brenda) of Leonardtown, MD. Mr. Wise is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren as well as one sister Mary Alice Brubacher of Leonardtown, MD. Mr. Wise was preceded in death by his siblings; Ralph Wise, Horace Wise, Francis Wise, Madeline Jackson and Elsie Mattingley. Mr. Wise was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and attended River Springs School. He was also a lifelong farmer and enjoyed wood carving and raising farm animals. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 from 5:00 PM – 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 Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be Brad Phillips, Ken Cusic, Ryan Wheeler, James Wise, David Williams and Billy Bowles. Honorary Pallbearers will be Robert Farrell, Belinda Phillips, Faye Wheeler, Jane Cusic, Chris Farrell and Melissa Austin. Contributions in memory of Mr. Wise can be made to Holy Angels Catholic Church 21340 Colton Point Road, Avenue, MD, 20609, the Seventh District Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 and/or Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Saddened to hear Eddie Buck has passed. My condolences to MaryAnn and family. He leaves so many good memories to all, I can still hear him telling his stories and I can see him showing off the wonderful things he made when he was able. He will be missed by so many. God bless him and his family and friends.”
“Mary Ann and Family, We are sorry to hear of Eddie Buck’s passing. I have heard and known of him all my life from the Palmers and Benton enjoyed coming by with his meals and talking with him then. Our hearts go out to all of you for your loss. “
“To the family I’m so sorry for your loss my prayers are with your family. “
“Our condolences to Joe and Mary Ann in the passing of their “Pop”. I know he will will be greatly missed. You are in our prayers.”
“Mary Ann and family, sorry to hear of your father’s passing. He has seen alot and I am sure will have many stories to tell when he meets his family and friends again.”
“MY BEST REGAARDS TO THE FAMILY OF EDDIE BUCK. HE WAS A GOOD MAN.”
“Thoughts and prayers are with each of you.”
“Condolences go out to Mike, MaryAnn and family on the loss of their Father/Grandfather. We did not know Mr. Wise personally but heard many wonderful stories from Mike and Brenda. What a long and wonderful life he lived. God be with the family during this difficult time. Love ya Mike!”
“Mary Ann & Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“We send our condolences to the family. We are saddened he passed away before his 100th year but realize his quality of life was very low.”
“Mike, Brenda & families, So sorry to hear of you dads passing. God Bless and be with each of you through out this and always. I will keep you in my prayers.”
“Mary Ann and Family, Sorry to hear about your father passing. We extend our sincere sympathy to all of you. He certainly has earned his place in heaven and peace. “
“Mary Ann and family, I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.”
“Mary Ann And Family, My Thoughts And Prayers Are With You All. Know How Much Others Care And Are Here To Support You!! Keep Your Memories Of Him Close To Your Heart And He Will Always Walk With You!!”
“Mary Ann & Family, we were so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Mary Ann and Family, my deepest sympathy. My memories of your dad are always seeing him outside sitting under the tree whenever I visited you. He was always so friendly. I know you will miss him very much. He was a good person.”
“Mary Ann & Family, You are in our Thoughts & Prayers. May You Find Comfort in the Day’s ahead.”
“Mary Ann & Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Mary Ann & Family, My deepest condolences to you all. I bet it was fun sitting around and listening to his stories of the olden times. Keep your memories close. God bless.”