1948
2024
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Christopher Buckner
January 7, 2025
Everything you wrote about Michael was true and more. I enjoyed his company and friendship at St.Veronica Parish and the Knights of Columbus. He was very generous to his priests and quite helpful to me in organizing pilgrimages to the Holy Land. Peggy, I wish you the best and know that you will receive support from your may friends at St.Veronica and elsewhere and from Michael i ways you have not yet experiences. God bless you.
Maryann Clark-Durell
December 30, 2024
I am just so sorry about Mike’s passing!! He was so so sweet and funny also!! And I know he loved you dearly!!! His spirit is with you and your family now and always ❤
Bill Graves
December 24, 2024
We always enjoyed our time visiting Peggy, Michael and family in Virginia and in later years South Carolina. Michael was always eager to show his latest gadgets to us. Our trips around the South Island of New Zealand were also full of good times and memorable moments, eg the day his hat was bought (the one in the photo) a product of a visit to Lyttelton, a seaside/port suburb of Christchurch. His humor and dry wit will also be sorely missed. Rest in peace Michael. Bill and family, Christchurch NZ.
Michelle Rizzo
December 24, 2024
He will be missed and fondly remembered, always.
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Cheri Kubalak
December 23, 2024
I´m so sorry for your loss, Peggy. May you be blessed with strength and love from those close to you. God bless.
Barbara and Frank Seng
December 22, 2024
Our prayers are with you at this difficult time, Peggy! We will never forget Mike’s witty and funny contributions at the Breakfast Club in Chantilly and the beautiful example you two gave as a faith-filled happy couple! Our most sincere condolences!
Francis Brickfield
December 22, 2024
A driving force for our Council, and an anchor for our parish. I will miss his humor and dedication. I pray for his soul.
Michael Foss
December 21, 2024
Peggy and family, please accept my deepest condolences.
Mike’s faith-filled witness was an inspiration to so many. His leadership within the St. Veronica parish community was a quiet gift to all.
I’m grateful for witnessing and learning from his example of devotion and Mike’s many commitments to the Catholic fraternity.
Thank you Mike, rest well in the serenity and love of our Father.
John Bradley
December 21, 2024
I am sorry to hear about his passing. I knew him through the Knights of Columbus. He was a good Knight and a devout Catholic. I will miss him.
Nina Johnson
December 20, 2024
What a beautiful life, Peggy! You were a wonderful partner to Mike and I had the opportunity to witness that when I met you at St. Theresa the Little Flower! My heart goes out to you at this difficult time and you and your family will be in my prayers!
Paul Hannan
December 20, 2024
Michael Diewald, PGK, worked tirelessly as a Knight of Columbus at St. Veronica parish in Chantilly, VA. His leadership set the Council for success. He will be remembered in our prayers. This news was heartbreaking for me.
Kathy&John Corradetti
December 20, 2024
The world has lost a great man but heaven will never be the same! Rest in peace dear Mike!
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