1942
John
2009
John Dove
July 29, 1942 — April 15, 2009
John Russell Dove passed away on April 15, 2009 at his residence in Riverdale, Maryland.
Born on July 29, 1942 in Fall River, MA to parents, Phyllis and Walter Dove.
He attended St. James Parochial School in Mt. Rainer, MD, then St. Ambrose in Cheverly, MD and graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1961.
He worked as a professional photographer for WSSC and NSA. Russell began working in the HVAC field in the mid 70's, and worked for various companies. He taught HVAC at Bladensburg High School for 4 years, and then started his own company, American Refrigeration.
Russell was an active member of many organizations including the Knights of Columbus, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks.
He is deeply loved and sorely missed by his mother Phyllis Dove; brother, Gurry Dove and wife, Fran; sisters, Peggy Kreider and husband, Sam, and Bonnie Kiser and husband, Bob.
Russ was the devoted father of Shelly Dove, John (Mindy) Peterson, Dawn (Bink) Pefley, and loving grandfather to Andrew, Ian, Anthony, Darian, Beverly, Cole and Jadyn, as well as Uncle to a host of nieces and nephews.
The viewing will be Sunday, April 19, 2009 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM, and 6:00PM to 9:00PM at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, 5205 43rd Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781 on Monday, April 20, 2009 at 10:00AM. Following Mass, there will be a reception at the Dove home. Interment will be private.
Born on July 29, 1942 in Fall River, MA to parents, Phyllis and Walter Dove.
He attended St. James Parochial School in Mt. Rainer, MD, then St. Ambrose in Cheverly, MD and graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1961.
He worked as a professional photographer for WSSC and NSA. Russell began working in the HVAC field in the mid 70's, and worked for various companies. He taught HVAC at Bladensburg High School for 4 years, and then started his own company, American Refrigeration.
Russell was an active member of many organizations including the Knights of Columbus, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks.
He is deeply loved and sorely missed by his mother Phyllis Dove; brother, Gurry Dove and wife, Fran; sisters, Peggy Kreider and husband, Sam, and Bonnie Kiser and husband, Bob.
Russ was the devoted father of Shelly Dove, John (Mindy) Peterson, Dawn (Bink) Pefley, and loving grandfather to Andrew, Ian, Anthony, Darian, Beverly, Cole and Jadyn, as well as Uncle to a host of nieces and nephews.
The viewing will be Sunday, April 19, 2009 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM, and 6:00PM to 9:00PM at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, 5205 43rd Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781 on Monday, April 20, 2009 at 10:00AM. Following Mass, there will be a reception at the Dove home. Interment will be private.
Service
APR 20. 10:00 AM
St. Jerome's Catholic Church
5205 43rd Avenue
Hyattsville, MD, US
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