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Marie Frances Berry

Marie Frances Berry [nee Hammond] 85 of Montclair, VA passed away peacefully on October 12, 2021. She is predeceased by her late husband Joseph William Berry who passed in December 2016. She is also predeceased by her siblings Margaret [Peggy] Shute, William Hammond, Harry Hammond, and John Hammond [Stepbrother] in previous years.

Marie was the youngest of 4 children born to Harry and Frances Hammond in Camden, NJ on May 7, 1936 and lived her teenage years in Runnemede, NJ where she was raised by her elder sister Peggy until marrying her late husband Joseph of 61 years in 1955. She then moved to South Jersey for 39 years and  upon her husband’s retirement in 1993 moved to Dagsboro, DE for 17 years and subsequently Montclair, VA in 2012 for the remainder of her life to be nearer to her family members.

Marie is survived by her 3 children, Joseph Berry of Malaga, NJ, Sharon [Berry] Coons of Montclair, VA and Donna [Berry] Licciardi of Annandale, NJ, 9 Grandchildren, and 5 Great Grandchildren.

Marie was a wife, mother, and homemaker and enjoyed cooking and cleaning for her family.

Marie was a devout Roman Catholic who loved her family and her faith.  She will be deeply missed by her family and friends and all who knew her.

Visitation will occur on Tuesday, October 19th from 5pm – 8pm at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, VA and final interment at Quantico National Cemetery on Wednesday, October 20th at 10am.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Patricia Drain Mulieri

Patricia Drain Mulieri, 62, of Annandale, VA, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2021.  Born on March 17, 1959 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the beloved daughter of the late Walter and Virginia (Tester) Drain.  She attended Our Lady of Angels School and Church in Bayridge, Brooklyn and graduated from Fort Hamilton High School in 1977.
She is survived by the love of her life Gary Maxwell (She was his Cinderella).  Her loving daughters; Kristie Dappolone (late Mike), and Jennifer Mulieri.  Cherished Grandmama of Julian and Addison Dappolone.  Dear sister of Walter Drain (NYPD, Ret) (Maureen).  Predeceased by her brother, Timothy Drain (NYPD Ret.)   Like a daughter to Alice Maxwell Ranero, and sister to Gail Maxwell and Andi Maxwell.  Also Survived by her aunts, uncles, cousins, the entire Dappolone Family in New Jersey, as well as all the friends and people that she brought a smile to; which was everyone she met!!
Pattie loved being a mother to her children, and later being  Grandmama to Julian and Addison.  She babysat in her home for many years and was known as “Miss Pattie” or “Grandmama” to extended family and friends.  Pattie loved to cook and bake for her family.  She taught both her girls the same talents.  Kristie is doing the same with Julian and Addison, passing on the traditions.  Pattie always prided herself on being a “family-oriented” person.  She never failed to run to the aid of any family member in need and would do anything to make her family happy.
A Gathering will take place on Friday, October 15, 2021 from 6:00pm until the time of her Life Celebration at 7:30pm at Cunningham Mountcastle Life Celebration Home, 11318 Occoquan Road, Woodbridge, VA 22193.  Reverend David Moshier will officiate.  Mitzi Nickle will share Pattie’s Life Story.
A second gathering will be on Monday, October 18, 2021 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Murray-Paradee Funeral Home, 601 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002.
Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, October 19, 2021 in Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 7320 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209.  Father John Lynch – Celebrant
Pattie will be laid to eternal rest with her father in St. Charles Cemetery, Wellwood, NY.
Arrangements by D’Arienzo Funeral Home, 104 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to DAPP Inspired, P.O. Box 3144 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 or visit www.dappinspired.org to make a donation through payp
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Kevin Lee Mitchem

Kevin Lee Mitchem, 48 of Stafford, Virginia died at Mary Washington Hospital on October 8, 2021. He was born in 1973 to Donald and Terry Mitchem. Kevin was a heavy equipment operator by trade. In his spare time he enjoyed cutting grass and fishing with his father, hiking and bowling with his kids. He was a member of the Woodbridge Youth bowling league, but most of all for Kevin, he treasured his 5 children and the time that he spent with them. 

Kevin is preceded in death by his loving wife, Misty Mitchem.

Including his parents, he is survived by his cherished children, Angel Osbourn, Riley Mitchem, Leah Mitchem, Taylor Mitchem and Aiden Mitchem; his sister, Lisa Thomas; his brothers, Franklin Gayle, Clarence Mitchem, Donald Mitchem Jr., and Michael Mitchem. He is also survived by his adored grandchild, Lincoln Osbourn. 

Family and friends will be received at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 13318 Occoquan Road, Woodbridge VA 22191 on Saturday, October 16, 2021, from 11:00AM to 12:00PM with a life celebration service beginning at 12:00PM with Pastor Al Henderson officiating. There will be no reception afterwards.

All attendees will be required to wear a mask. 

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