1928
Sofia G. Duarte
2023
Sofia G. Duarte
October 3, 1928 — February 10, 2023
Riverdale Park
peacefully among loved ones at her home on February 10, 2023. She was born on
October 3, 1928 Azambujeira dos Carros, Portugal to José Françisco and Georgina
Gomes, the youngest of three sisters. On November 6, 1949 she married her one
love José João Duarte. Their daughter, and only child, was born on January 4,
1951.
opportunities. On May 15, 1970 her grandson was born.
who had immigrated earlier to start a new job and prepare their home. Daughter
and grandson soon followed. Through thrift and hard work they purchased their
home in Riverdale Park in January 1977. She worked, ran the household, and
helped raise her grandson.
United Sates, completing a true American story. Sofia was driven by her Catholic
faith and her devotion to family. She loved cheering for the Washington Redskins
and the Men's Portuguese National Soccer team. Their 2016 European
Championship was a joyous moment!
grandson Nelson P. Marr, as well as many nephews and nieces. A viewing will be
held at Gasch's Funeral Home, 4739 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD from 3 to 5
PM on Sunday, February 19, 2023. A second viewing will be at St. Mark's Catholic
Church, 7501 Adelphi Rd, Hyattsville, MD at 11 AM on Monday, February 20, 2023,
followed by a memorial mass at 12 PM. Internment will immediately follow at
Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Ave., Hillcrest Heights, MD. A light lunch
and refreshments will be served at Sofia's home starting at 3pm. Please join us.
Gomes Duarte and José João Duarte are welcome.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, February 19, 2023
3:00 - 5:00 pm (Eastern time)
Gasch's Funeral Home P.A.
Visitation
Monday, February 20, 2023
11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
St. Mark's Catholic Church
Mass
Monday, February 20, 2023
Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
St. Mark's Catholic Church
Burial
Monday, February 20, 2023
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Cedar Hill Cemetery
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