John Gary Kevilly of Urbana, Maryland, went home to his Lord and savior on Jan. 25, 2015, at the age of 67. Gary fought his lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis with courage and strength until his final breath. At his time of death, he was surrounded by his family, and he is survived by his wife Mary, his daughters Stephanie Bullman and Jennifer Romer and her husband Brian Romer, and his eight grandchildren--Andrew, Samantha, Mary Megan, Ryan, Hailey, Jacob, Braeden and Emily; and preceded by his grandson Eric.
Gary was born in Washington, D.C. on April 14, 1947 to Bridget Kelliher and Raymond Kevilly. He is survived by his sisters Patricia Booth and Mary Ellen Leachtenauer and brother-in-laws Dick Harris and Jon Leachtenauer. He is preceded by sisters Sheila Harris, Margaret Young and Kathleen Harris. He will be greatly missed by his dogs Murphy and Sophie.
Despite the debilitating disease he was born with, Gary spent his life serving others. During the Vietnam War, Gary served his country as a Military Police Officer in the 25th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. When he returned to the states, he continued this passion and served on the Montgomery County police force for 30 years. During this time, Gary served as Steward for FOP Lodge 35 and was a member of the Montgomery County Police Association and Alumni Association.
Those who knew Gary will never forget the remarkable man he was--the way he fervently voiced his opinion and fought for his beliefs, yet remained a constant pillar of strength, calm and comfort whenever he was needed. Gary impacted many lives, but none greater than his family's.
He met his wife Mary on St. Patrick's Day, 1982, and always believed the luck of the Irish was with him on that day. He became a husband to Mary and stepfather to Stephanie and Jennifer on May 12, 1984, and a grandfather in 1991. Affectionately, known by his family as Poppy, Gary admired the beauty, love and perfect imperfections of all of his children and grandchildren, and frequently spoke of them as his greatest gifts in life.
Gary's life was not an easy one, but no one could have lived it with more courage and conviction. He truly believed his wife was a blessing sent from Heaven, and openly shared the profound ways that their union changed his life for the better.
He was always grateful for the care he received from his many doctors and nurses, and he was a favorite patient--humble, charming and appreciative. Special thanks to those who brought laughter, warmth and compassion to his bedside and encouraged him to fight the good fight for as long as he wanted to--National Institutes of Health, Johns Hopkins Adult CF team, Hospice of Frederick County and the Kline Hospice Home.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2015 from St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church, 4103 Prices Distillery Road, Ijamsville, MD 21754 (at the corner of Prices Distillery Road and Rt. 80...please do not follow mapquest or mobile devices for directions). Officiating will be Father Raymond Fecteaus, Montgomery County Police Chaplain and the Rev. Stacey Brady.
Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Maryland Chapter, 10626 York Road Suite A, Cockeysville, MD, 21030.
Published Online in The Frederick News-Post from Jan. 26 to Jan. 28, 2015
Gary was born in Washington, D.C. on April 14, 1947 to Bridget Kelliher and Raymond Kevilly. He is survived by his sisters Patricia Booth and Mary Ellen Leachtenauer and brother-in-laws Dick Harris and Jon Leachtenauer. He is preceded by sisters Sheila Harris, Margaret Young and Kathleen Harris. He will be greatly missed by his dogs Murphy and Sophie.
Despite the debilitating disease he was born with, Gary spent his life serving others. During the Vietnam War, Gary served his country as a Military Police Officer in the 25th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. When he returned to the states, he continued this passion and served on the Montgomery County police force for 30 years. During this time, Gary served as Steward for FOP Lodge 35 and was a member of the Montgomery County Police Association and Alumni Association.
Those who knew Gary will never forget the remarkable man he was--the way he fervently voiced his opinion and fought for his beliefs, yet remained a constant pillar of strength, calm and comfort whenever he was needed. Gary impacted many lives, but none greater than his family's.
He met his wife Mary on St. Patrick's Day, 1982, and always believed the luck of the Irish was with him on that day. He became a husband to Mary and stepfather to Stephanie and Jennifer on May 12, 1984, and a grandfather in 1991. Affectionately, known by his family as Poppy, Gary admired the beauty, love and perfect imperfections of all of his children and grandchildren, and frequently spoke of them as his greatest gifts in life.
Gary's life was not an easy one, but no one could have lived it with more courage and conviction. He truly believed his wife was a blessing sent from Heaven, and openly shared the profound ways that their union changed his life for the better.
He was always grateful for the care he received from his many doctors and nurses, and he was a favorite patient--humble, charming and appreciative. Special thanks to those who brought laughter, warmth and compassion to his bedside and encouraged him to fight the good fight for as long as he wanted to--National Institutes of Health, Johns Hopkins Adult CF team, Hospice of Frederick County and the Kline Hospice Home.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2015 from St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church, 4103 Prices Distillery Road, Ijamsville, MD 21754 (at the corner of Prices Distillery Road and Rt. 80...please do not follow mapquest or mobile devices for directions). Officiating will be Father Raymond Fecteaus, Montgomery County Police Chaplain and the Rev. Stacey Brady.
Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Maryland Chapter, 10626 York Road Suite A, Cockeysville, MD, 21030.
Published Online in The Frederick News-Post from Jan. 26 to Jan. 28, 2015
John Gary Kevilly of Urbana, Maryland, went home to his Lord and savior on Jan. 25, 2015, at the age of 67. Gary fought his lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis with courage and strength until his final breath. At his time of death, he was surrounded by his family, and he is survived by his wife Mary, his daughters Stephanie Bullman and Jennifer Romer and her husband Brian Romer, and his eight grandchildren--Andrew, Samantha, Mary Megan, Ryan, Hailey, Jacob, Braeden and Emily; and preceded by his grandson Eric.
Gary was born in Washington, D.C. on April 14, 1947 to Bridget Kelliher and Raymond Kevilly. He is survived by his sisters Patricia Booth and Mary Ellen Leachtenauer and brother-in-laws Dick Harris and Jon Leachtenauer. He is preceded by sisters Sheila Harris, Margaret Young and Kathleen Harris. He will be greatly missed by his dogs Murphy and Sophie.
Despite the debilitating disease he was born with, Gary spent his life serving others. During the Vietnam War, Gary served his country as a Military Police Officer in the 25th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. When he returned to the states, he continued this passion and served on the Montgomery County police force for 30 years. During this time, Gary served as Steward for FOP Lodge 35 and was a member of the Montgomery County Police Association and Alumni Association.
Those who knew Gary will never forget the remarkable man he was--the way he fervently voiced his opinion and fought for his beliefs, yet remained a constant pillar of strength, calm and comfort whenever he was needed. Gary impacted many lives, but none greater than his family's.
He met his wife Mary on St. Patrick's Day, 1982, and always believed the luck of the Irish was with him on that day. He became a husband to Mary and stepfather to Stephanie and Jennifer on May 12, 1984, and a grandfather in 1991. Affectionately, known by his family as Poppy, Gary admired the beauty, love and perfect imperfections of all of his children and grandchildren, and frequently spoke of them as his greatest gifts in life.
Gary's life was not an easy one, but no one could have lived it with more courage and conviction. He truly believed his wife was a blessing sent from Heaven, and openly shared the profound ways that their union changed his life for the better.
He was always grateful for the care he received from his many doctors and nurses, and he was a favorite patient--humble, charming and appreciative. Special thanks to those who brought laughter, warmth and compassion to his bedside and encouraged him to fight the good fight for as long as he wanted to--National Institutes of Health, Johns Hopkins Adult CF team, Hospice of Frederick County and the Kline Hospice Home.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2015 from St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church, 4103 Prices Distillery Road, Ijamsville, MD 21754 (at the corner of Prices Distillery Road and Rt. 80...please do not follow mapquest or mobile devices for directions). Officiating will be Father Raymond Fecteaus, Montgomery County Police Chaplain and the Rev. Stacey Brady.
Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Maryland Chapter, 10626 York Road Suite A, Cockeysville, MD, 21030.
Published Online in The Frederick News-Post from Jan. 26 to Jan. 28, 2015
Gary was born in Washington, D.C. on April 14, 1947 to Bridget Kelliher and Raymond Kevilly. He is survived by his sisters Patricia Booth and Mary Ellen Leachtenauer and brother-in-laws Dick Harris and Jon Leachtenauer. He is preceded by sisters Sheila Harris, Margaret Young and Kathleen Harris. He will be greatly missed by his dogs Murphy and Sophie.
Despite the debilitating disease he was born with, Gary spent his life serving others. During the Vietnam War, Gary served his country as a Military Police Officer in the 25th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. When he returned to the states, he continued this passion and served on the Montgomery County police force for 30 years. During this time, Gary served as Steward for FOP Lodge 35 and was a member of the Montgomery County Police Association and Alumni Association.
Those who knew Gary will never forget the remarkable man he was--the way he fervently voiced his opinion and fought for his beliefs, yet remained a constant pillar of strength, calm and comfort whenever he was needed. Gary impacted many lives, but none greater than his family's.
He met his wife Mary on St. Patrick's Day, 1982, and always believed the luck of the Irish was with him on that day. He became a husband to Mary and stepfather to Stephanie and Jennifer on May 12, 1984, and a grandfather in 1991. Affectionately, known by his family as Poppy, Gary admired the beauty, love and perfect imperfections of all of his children and grandchildren, and frequently spoke of them as his greatest gifts in life.
Gary's life was not an easy one, but no one could have lived it with more courage and conviction. He truly believed his wife was a blessing sent from Heaven, and openly shared the profound ways that their union changed his life for the better.
He was always grateful for the care he received from his many doctors and nurses, and he was a favorite patient--humble, charming and appreciative. Special thanks to those who brought laughter, warmth and compassion to his bedside and encouraged him to fight the good fight for as long as he wanted to--National Institutes of Health, Johns Hopkins Adult CF team, Hospice of Frederick County and the Kline Hospice Home.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2015 from St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church, 4103 Prices Distillery Road, Ijamsville, MD 21754 (at the corner of Prices Distillery Road and Rt. 80...please do not follow mapquest or mobile devices for directions). Officiating will be Father Raymond Fecteaus, Montgomery County Police Chaplain and the Rev. Stacey Brady.
Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Maryland Chapter, 10626 York Road Suite A, Cockeysville, MD, 21030.
Published Online in The Frederick News-Post from Jan. 26 to Jan. 28, 2015
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