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Thursday
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Visitation
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Norman Dean Home for Services, Inc.
16 Righter Avenue
Denville, New Jersey, United States
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Ken and Irene Walsh posted a condolence
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Bill, we just watched the video. It was beautiful. I enjoyed every minute of it.
Irene and I always had a wonderful time with you and Maria. We will always cherish the times that we all went to see the Chieftians perform. And singing along to our favorite Danny Quinn songs...what could be more fun!?!
Some things are given to us for a short while. What we do with that time, is what really matters. We are blessed to have shared some special moments with you both.
Maria and her family, and you, of course, will be in our thoughts and prayers.
May her Memory be Eternal!
God bless you!
Ken and Irene Walsh
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Jeanne O'Neill posted a condolence
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Gerry and I were so sorry to hear of Maria's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bill and all her family at this difficult time,
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Thursday, July 26, 2018
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Bill Walsh lit a candle
Thursday, July 26, 2018
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Will always will remember our trips, especially the Irish Music cruises, with Bill and Maria. What great times we had and I still regret missing the river cruise to Maria's home in Hungary GOD bless and have a peaceful journey Maria.
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Thursday, July 26, 2018
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Kerry Walsh-Stevenson posted a condolence
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Bill - I am so very sorry for the loss of Maria. I am so glad we were able to take trips with you - those memories are priceless. Especially our last cruise together. I loved getting to pal around with her! I wish I could have been there with you for the Budapest trip - I would have loved to see her expressions when she found her childhood home. Thank you for including me in some of your special times. You were both very lucky to have one another. God Bless You during this very difficult time. I wish I could be there with you - please know I am there and will always be here for you. I am glad she is no longer suffering and I know she is in very good hands in Heaven now. Love you very much. Love, your lil' sis Kerry xoxo
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Deborah Herridge posted a condolence
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Maria’s distinctive and infectious laugh will be remembered always. Our deepest condolences to Bill and the entire Rakos family. Our hearts are broken.
Deborah and Bill
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Bill Devitt posted a condolence
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Maria will always be a part of my best memories of wonderful times with good friends. Her smile, her chuckle, her love of family, food, plumb wine... and her devotion to Bill. Grateful for the chances to witness what made her uniquely Maria, and for what she gave to us all.
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Deirdre Spina posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Bill, I am so sorry for your loss. That beautiful video remembrance captured so well your love for each other. My condolences to you and Maria’s family.
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Reilly Dundon & Virginia Byrne posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Our deepest condolences to Bill and the Rakos family. We enjoyed Maria's company with Bill for many years. We will miss her, RIP.
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Deb Ragosta posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
I attended PHHS with Maria (class of 1972). She was a sweet and friendly classmate. Rest In Peace, Maria and may God Bless your family and friends in their grief.
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Mary Ann Fisher posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Sending much love and many prayers to you, Bill, and to the Rakos family. Saw Maria twice a year, at our annual Mets game and Neumann Prep Christmas dinner. Each time, she'd fill our time with laughter and light. May she now rest in peace in that light.
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Jim Sadur posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
We are deeply saddened Bill and send our love to you and Maria's family.
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Greg Haworth and Mary Burgwinkle posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Our sincere sympathy to the Rakos family and Bill. We have fond memories of our travels with Bill and Maria, especially Ireland and Budapest. May she rest in peace.
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john regan posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Please accept my sincere condolences to Bill and Maria's Family. Very sorry for your loss.
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Jill & Bill Lammey posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bill and her family during this very difficult time. It was always good getting together. Still remember having dinner on her front porch one evening. May she rest in peace. If you need anything, Bill and I are here.
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Kathy and Dave Gloriant posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
We always looked forward to Maria and Bill making their trip to Maine nearly every year. We would meet with them and Cheryl and Kevin. Some years Kevin and I would play the old Irish songs that Bill knew while he fed us the lyrics. Some years we would meet for dinner and trade stories.
We remember Maria's laugh as she would tell us tales of their travels. It always meant a lot to us to see them.
We will miss you so much Maria.
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Michele McCue Shaffer posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Bill, I am so truly saddened to read this about Maria. I am away, otherwise, you know I would be there. We feel so blessed to have had dinners with you guys at Spanky's table. May she rest in peace. God bless.
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Judy Connaughton posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Bill and The Rakos Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you; we are so sorry for your loss.
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Bob Parisi posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Dear Bill and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences ,you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Sincerely
Bob
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John Morro posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Bill
Deepest condolences on your loss. Love and Friendship are the greatest gifts and cherish those moments you shared together. The grief will not be easily overcome but your friends and family will stand by you always.
John Morro
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angelo crudele posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
My heart felt condolences to friends and family.
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Nina posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Maria was my first and best friend in law school in New Orleans starting in 1976. We remained close for over 42 years even when we didn’t see each other as often as both of us would have liked. I have wonderful memories of Maria and marveled at the love she had for family, friends and Bill, the enjoyment she got out of Chloe, and cooking for everyone. She was incredibly loyal, caring, funny, smart and loving. I, like all who knew her, will miss her tremendously.
16 RIGHTER AVENUE, DENVILLE, NJ 07834
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DAVID G. MILNE, MANAGER NJ LIC. NO. 4301
SERVING THE DENVILLE, ROCKAWAY, PARSIPPANY, Mt. Lakes, Boonton,
Morris Plains & SURROUNDING AREAS OF NEW JERSEY SINCE 1957
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