Dennis A. Clark
August 13, 1939 ~ September 13, 2014
Dennis A. Clark
(Age 75)
Dennis Clark of Vienna, VA died on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Loving
father of Marji (Steve) Grubic and Dennis (Kathy) Clark, grandfather of Tyler, Brandon and Clark Grubic and Ryan Clark, brother of Ann Loew and uncle to 7 nieces and nephews. He is also survived by Diana Janczewski, his companion of 34 years and her children Dr. Mark, Dr. Jola, and Dr. Dianne. He was preceded in death by parents Douglas A. Clark and Catherine Foley Clark and sister Patricia Clark.
Mr. Clark was born in DC in 1939. His family moved to NOVA in the 1940s. He graduated St. John's Academy in DC and then earned a BS degree from Virginia Tech in 1962. He was employed by USDA where he earned a Master's Degree. He retired from USDA in 1986. He became active in real estate and worked at the Fairfax County Registrar's Office.
Mr. Clark was a very active member of the Lions Club, holding many leadership and service positions throughout his life. He was a Past District Governor of 24A Lions of Virginia, a Past President of the Great Falls Lions Club and a current member of the Merrifield Lions Club. He operated the Stamps for the Wounded program for 30 years and was a key organizer and supporter for the Old Dominion Eye Bank Sight Program and the Lions of Virginia Hearing Foundation & Temporal Bone Bank. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus in Arlington.
Mr. Clark was a proud patriot who loved the USA and the Commonwealth of Virginia, was a lifelong member of the Republican Party and a Life Member of the NRA. He was an accomplished skeet and trap shooter, winning several National Skeet Shooting Association competitions at both state and national levels in the 1950's and 1960's.
Relatives and friends are invited to Dennis' Life Celebration at Money and King Funeral, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA on Friday, September 19 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 Wolf Trap Rd., Vienna VA on Saturday, September 20 at 9:30 AM. Interment will follow at Columbia Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Merrifield Lions Club. Online condolences and fond memories of Dennis may be offered to the family at www.moneyandking.com
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
(Age 75)
Dennis Clark of Vienna, VA died on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Loving
father of Marji (Steve) Grubic and Dennis (Kathy) Clark, grandfather of Tyler, Brandon and Clark Grubic and Ryan Clark, brother of Ann Loew and uncle to 7 nieces and nephews. He is also survived by Diana Janczewski, his companion of 34 years and her children Dr. Mark, Dr. Jola, and Dr. Dianne. He was preceded in death by parents Douglas A. Clark and Catherine Foley Clark and sister Patricia Clark.
Mr. Clark was born in DC in 1939. His family moved to NOVA in the 1940s. He graduated St. John's Academy in DC and then earned a BS degree from Virginia Tech in 1962. He was employed by USDA where he earned a Master's Degree. He retired from USDA in 1986. He became active in real estate and worked at the Fairfax County Registrar's Office.
Mr. Clark was a very active member of the Lions Club, holding many leadership and service positions throughout his life. He was a Past District Governor of 24A Lions of Virginia, a Past President of the Great Falls Lions Club and a current member of the Merrifield Lions Club. He operated the Stamps for the Wounded program for 30 years and was a key organizer and supporter for the Old Dominion Eye Bank Sight Program and the Lions of Virginia Hearing Foundation & Temporal Bone Bank. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus in Arlington.
Mr. Clark was a proud patriot who loved the USA and the Commonwealth of Virginia, was a lifelong member of the Republican Party and a Life Member of the NRA. He was an accomplished skeet and trap shooter, winning several National Skeet Shooting Association competitions at both state and national levels in the 1950's and 1960's.
Relatives and friends are invited to Dennis' Life Celebration at Money and King Funeral, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA on Friday, September 19 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 Wolf Trap Rd., Vienna VA on Saturday, September 20 at 9:30 AM. Interment will follow at Columbia Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Merrifield Lions Club. Online condolences and fond memories of Dennis may be offered to the family at www.moneyandking.com
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Marji and Denny. We will see you this weekend.
Dear Marji, Our deepest condolences are sent to you and your family as you navigate through this most difficult time. Sending you hugs and love over the miles as you grieve. I know your Daddy was so proud of his beautiful daughter and of the beautiful family you and Steve created. Please know you are not alone as your “Woo girls” are holding you close to their hearts. XOXO
Dear Marji, Just heard this news about your dad. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please know I am keeping you in thought and prayer.
Dennis, Kathy and Ryan: I was sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing Dennis. I know how much he meant to you and your family. I hope you can one day smile when you think of him and the wonderful memories. All my love, Susie Q
Dennis, Since our last conversation about your Dad, and the downturn in his condition, you and your family have been in Sue’s and my evening prayers. We’ve recently gone through this same thing in May and know the heartbreak you and your family now suffer. You will continue in our prayers. My heart is broken for you…sincerely If we can help in any way with the huge burden you now face, please, don’t hesitate to reach out. With love from a friend, Dave
Though we will not be in town and will miss the services, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dennis’ kind heart and charitable work, especially for the Lions Club and Stamps for the Wounded, will will be missed. Dennis was passionate about making a difference in the lives of the people he touched. We lost a great friend.
Marji, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Pamela
Marji, My deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your father. I remember him coming to the holiday parties and he was such a sweet man. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Heather
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Dearest Marji, My heart goes out to you and your family. Your father was a remarkable man, and he will be greatly missed. I hope the coming days will bring you rest, give you peace and help you draw strength from the caring hearts around you. Veronica
I have know Dennis for over 10 years and he was a positive person who helped many get through their difficult times. He worked tirelessly for Stamps for the Wound, Lions and Eye Bank. He was a wonderful man.
On behalf of The Specialty Hospital of Washington – Hadley Skilled Nursing Center, we will like to send our condolences to the family of Mr. Dennis Clark.