Carl Ressa of Rockville, Maryland passed away on March 13, 2020. Born seventy-seven years ago to John Carlo Ressa and Mary Virginia Walters. He was a devoted husband to Carrene (Elbin) Ressa for fifty-two years and a loving father to Christine Ressa Schultz (Robert) and Carl Anthony Ressa, Jr. (Jennifer). His five grandchildren: Andrew, Benjamin, Evan, Maxwell and Gabriella were a source of great pride and joy to him. Carl was brother to John Friedman, Jr. and sisters, Elizabeth (Betty) Smith and Rose “Judy” Smith (all deceased). Throughout his life, he was blessed to be surrounded by many wonderfully supportive family and friends.
As a life-long Washingtonian, Carl began his school years at Nativity Catholic Elementary School and continued with his secondary education at St. John’s College High School. After graduation, he attended University of Dayton and the University of Maryland. He served in the DC Air National Guard and was activated to duty serving in Korea. He was President and owner of A.S. Johnson Company, Inc. a mechanical contracting firm in Clinton, MD. Carl served on the board of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Washington DC Metro area.
Carl’s deep love of the Italian cuisine was surpassed only by his passion for the game of golf which afforded him great times with dear friends and his beloved grandchildren. He was a member of Manor Country Club where he served on the Board of Directors as President 1999-2000.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions can be made to the following charities:
Rockville MEALS ON WHEELS, PO Box 465, Rockville, MD 20850
JSSA Meals on Wheels, 200 Woodhill Rd., Rockville, MD 20850
Friends of Patients of the NIH, PO Box 34139, Bethesda, MD 20827
Due to the current health restriction, a Mass of Christian Burial for Carl will be scheduled at a later date.
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