Dorothy Bridget Tirimacco, 63, died at home on January 3, 2006 after a yearlong battle with cancer. She retired in 2001 as an executive secretary for the Office of Thrift Supervision after 23 years of dedicated service. Ms Tirimacco was a longtime resident of Waldorf and resided in Mechanicsville for the past nine years.

Dorothy enjoyed cooking, reading, the company of her pets and was an avid gardener as shown by the many beautiful gardens surrounding her home. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and was an active participant in many civic and social organizations including the Northern Senior Center, National Association of Retired Employees, 5th District Homemakers Club, Companions and Buddies for Singles and the Red Hat Society.

Ms Tirimacco was a devoted mother, a good friend to many and a dedicated volunteer who was loved and will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

It was Dorothy's request that expressions of sympathy be made to the Immaculate Conception Building Fund or the Northern Senior Center.

One of her sons, Gary Jon Cushenette and a brother Etalo Tirimacco preceded her in death.

Survivors include her children Peter P. Cushenette of Massachusetts, Christopher P. Cushenette of North Carolina and Eric C. Cushenette of Odenton, MD; two sisters Edelia Citino and Lydia Darress; two brothers Pasquale and Anthony Tirimacco all of Massachusetts; four grandchildren Anthony, Danielle, Joshua and Nicole.

Family to receive friends from 3-5 and 7-9PM on Friday, January 6, 2006 at the Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A. 30195 Three Notch Rd. Charlotte Hall, MD. Mass of the Resurrection 11AM Saturday, January 7, 2006 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Old Village Rd. Mechanicsville, MD. Interment St. Peter's Church Cemetery Waldorf, MD.