Washington DC Meto area players, please help
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got it... here it is.
Here they are for anyone who might need them.
Directions to Pop’s Funeral and Viewing.
- Viewing will be held on Sunday, December 10th from 6-8pm.
- Funeral will be held on Monday, December 11th at the funeral home starting at 2:00pm.
Huntt Funeral Home
3035 Old Washington Road
P.O. Box 156
Waldorf, MD 20604
Phone: Local 301.645.7021 Metro 301.843.6193
Fax: 301.843.9349
Contact Mark G. Brohawn, Manager
Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery
11301 Crain Hwy
Cheltenham, MD 20623
(301) 372-6398
- DIRECTIONS TO FUNERAL HOME -
From Germantown, Gaithersburg, Rockville:
1) Merge onto I-270 S via the ramp on the LEFT. 11.0 miles
2) I-270 S becomes I-495 E / CAPITAL BELTWAY. 28.2 miles
3) Merge onto MD-5 S via EXIT 7A toward WALDORF. 12.3 miles
4) Stay STRAIGHT to go onto CRAIN HWY / US-301 S / MD-5 BR S / BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HWY. 2.2 miles
5) Turn LEFT onto HOLLY LN. 0.1 miles
6) Turn RIGHT onto OLD WASHINGTON RD / MD-925. 0.3 miles
7) End at 3035 Old Washington Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601-3122, US (Total Est. Time: 1 hour, 8 minutes)
From Annapolis:
1) Merge onto US-301 S / US-50 W via the ramp on the LEFT toward I-97 / WASHINGTON / BALTIMORE. 10.9 miles
2) Merge onto US-301 S / N CRAIN HWY via EXIT 13A toward RICHMOND. 27.4 miles
3) Turn LEFT onto HOLLY LN. 0.1 miles
4) Turn RIGHT onto OLD WASHINGTON RD / MD-925. 0.3 miles
5) End at 3035 Old Washington Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601-3122, US (Total Est. Time: 48 minutes)
From Virginia (Alexandria):
1) Merge onto I-495 E / I-95 N / CAPITAL BELTWAY toward BALTIMORE (Passing through DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA- then crossing into MARYLAND). 7.7 miles
2) Merge onto MD-5 S via EXIT 7A toward WALDORF. 12.4 miles
3) Stay STRAIGHT to go onto CRAIN HWY / US-301 S / MD-5 BR S / BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HWY. 2.2 miles
4) Turn LEFT onto HOLLY LN. 0.1 miles
5) Turn RIGHT onto OLD WASHINGTON RD / MD-925. 0.3 miles
6) End at 3035 Old Washington Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601-3122, US (Total Est. Time: 30 minutes)
- DIRECTIONS FROM FUNERAL HOME TO CEMETERY -
1) Start out going NORTHEAST on OLD WASHINGTON RD / MD-925 toward BAD DOG ALY. 0.3 miles
2) Turn LEFT onto HOLLY LN. 0.1 miles
3) Turn RIGHT onto CRAIN HWY / US-301 N / MD-5 BR N / BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HWY. Continue to follow CRAIN HWY / US-301 N / BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HWY. 8.8 miles
4) Make a U-TURN at FRANK TIPPETT RD onto US-301 S / S CRAIN HWY / BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HWY. 0.1 miles
5) End at 11301 Crain Hwy
Cheltenham, MD 20623, US (Total Est. Time: 12 minutes)
Here they are for anyone who might need them.
Directions to Pop’s Funeral and Viewing.
- Viewing will be held on Sunday, December 10th from 6-8pm.
- Funeral will be held on Monday, December 11th at the funeral home starting at 2:00pm.
Huntt Funeral Home
3035 Old Washington Road
P.O. Box 156
Waldorf, MD 20604
Phone: Local 301.645.7021 Metro 301.843.6193
Fax: 301.843.9349
Contact Mark G. Brohawn, Manager
Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery
11301 Crain Hwy
Cheltenham, MD 20623
(301) 372-6398
- DIRECTIONS TO FUNERAL HOME -
From Germantown, Gaithersburg, Rockville:
1) Merge onto I-270 S via the ramp on the LEFT. 11.0 miles
2) I-270 S becomes I-495 E / CAPITAL BELTWAY. 28.2 miles
3) Merge onto MD-5 S via EXIT 7A toward WALDORF. 12.3 miles
4) Stay STRAIGHT to go onto CRAIN HWY / US-301 S / MD-5 BR S / BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HWY. 2.2 miles
5) Turn LEFT onto HOLLY LN. 0.1 miles
6) Turn RIGHT onto OLD WASHINGTON RD / MD-925. 0.3 miles
7) End at 3035 Old Washington Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601-3122, US (Total Est. Time: 1 hour, 8 minutes)
From Annapolis:
1) Merge onto US-301 S / US-50 W via the ramp on the LEFT toward I-97 / WASHINGTON / BALTIMORE. 10.9 miles
2) Merge onto US-301 S / N CRAIN HWY via EXIT 13A toward RICHMOND. 27.4 miles
3) Turn LEFT onto HOLLY LN. 0.1 miles
4) Turn RIGHT onto OLD WASHINGTON RD / MD-925. 0.3 miles
5) End at 3035 Old Washington Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601-3122, US (Total Est. Time: 48 minutes)
From Virginia (Alexandria):
1) Merge onto I-495 E / I-95 N / CAPITAL BELTWAY toward BALTIMORE (Passing through DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA- then crossing into MARYLAND). 7.7 miles
2) Merge onto MD-5 S via EXIT 7A toward WALDORF. 12.4 miles
3) Stay STRAIGHT to go onto CRAIN HWY / US-301 S / MD-5 BR S / BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HWY. 2.2 miles
4) Turn LEFT onto HOLLY LN. 0.1 miles
5) Turn RIGHT onto OLD WASHINGTON RD / MD-925. 0.3 miles
6) End at 3035 Old Washington Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601-3122, US (Total Est. Time: 30 minutes)
- DIRECTIONS FROM FUNERAL HOME TO CEMETERY -
1) Start out going NORTHEAST on OLD WASHINGTON RD / MD-925 toward BAD DOG ALY. 0.3 miles
2) Turn LEFT onto HOLLY LN. 0.1 miles
3) Turn RIGHT onto CRAIN HWY / US-301 N / MD-5 BR N / BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HWY. Continue to follow CRAIN HWY / US-301 N / BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HWY. 8.8 miles
4) Make a U-TURN at FRANK TIPPETT RD onto US-301 S / S CRAIN HWY / BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HWY. 0.1 miles
5) End at 11301 Crain Hwy
Cheltenham, MD 20623, US (Total Est. Time: 12 minutes)
Thank you, Vicki, for disseminating the information. I just found out about this when I checked the calls on my cell phone. Fat Wayne of Baltimore called to give me the bad news about Pop's passing. I wanted to get some more info, but I couldn't figure out how to find Fat Wayne's phone number on my cell to call him back.
This is a very sad day, indeed. Anyone who has been around pool in the D.C. area for any length of time has most likely run into Pappageorge at one time or another.
"Pops," as he was fondly called, used to shoot pool at the infamous Golden Cue in Bladensburg back in the '70s and '80s, which is where I first met him. Matter of fact, he is a doggone good one-pocket player. Folks used to traverse from other pool rooms to the Golden Cue to play some with Pops. Those were the days when action was plentiful, and Pappageorge was right in the thick of it, loving every minute.
Though he enjoyed games of stake, he also was a pool mentor of sorts. It was Pops who taught the late Michael "Geese" Gerace the one-two-three stroking method, and even up until his death, Pops was providing instruction to young up-and-coming players.
He really enjoyed driving his white Cadillac, the same model as the one Paul Newman drove in "The Color of Money," by the way. In the autumn of his life, Pops was forced to sit in a wheelchair, but he didn't let that stop him from getting around. Pops got himself a wheelchair with a motor and scooted around wherever he wanted to. Pappageorge in recent times enjoyed running tournaments, donating his time, and he also helped to promote many events at Bill and Billie's in Arnold, especially the Midnight Madness. He will surely be missed by many in the D.C. area. What a terrible loss.
Here's a great picture of Pappageorge shown below on the right, taken about 2 years ago. I know Geese will give Pops the first break on that glorious field of green in heaven. May he rest in peace.
JAM
This is a very sad day, indeed. Anyone who has been around pool in the D.C. area for any length of time has most likely run into Pappageorge at one time or another.
"Pops," as he was fondly called, used to shoot pool at the infamous Golden Cue in Bladensburg back in the '70s and '80s, which is where I first met him. Matter of fact, he is a doggone good one-pocket player. Folks used to traverse from other pool rooms to the Golden Cue to play some with Pops. Those were the days when action was plentiful, and Pappageorge was right in the thick of it, loving every minute.
Though he enjoyed games of stake, he also was a pool mentor of sorts. It was Pops who taught the late Michael "Geese" Gerace the one-two-three stroking method, and even up until his death, Pops was providing instruction to young up-and-coming players.
He really enjoyed driving his white Cadillac, the same model as the one Paul Newman drove in "The Color of Money," by the way. In the autumn of his life, Pops was forced to sit in a wheelchair, but he didn't let that stop him from getting around. Pops got himself a wheelchair with a motor and scooted around wherever he wanted to. Pappageorge in recent times enjoyed running tournaments, donating his time, and he also helped to promote many events at Bill and Billie's in Arnold, especially the Midnight Madness. He will surely be missed by many in the D.C. area. What a terrible loss.
Here's a great picture of Pappageorge shown below on the right, taken about 2 years ago. I know Geese will give Pops the first break on that glorious field of green in heaven. May he rest in peace.
JAM
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Luv2RunOut1
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I cant believed he passed with all that marathon running
Luv2RunOut1
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oh you meant pool tournaments swimming is good exercise too
Luv2RunOut1 said:
I agree with JAM. Grow up.
I too was shocked to here the news today of "Pops" passing. I had worked with him some last year, in which he changed my entire stroke. Best thing I ever did in regards to my pool game.
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Thanks for the information. 
Pop's was one of my favorite rail birds, he'd come out and support our events. He was a funny guy and even with his limitations, he would still get up and play some after a local tourney! He sure did love this game. This is the first I'm hearing of it.
I'll take the info with me today and announce at the local tourney we're having.
Thanks again for the information - it's good to know he wasn't forgotten.
Pop's was one of my favorite rail birds, he'd come out and support our events. He was a funny guy and even with his limitations, he would still get up and play some after a local tourney! He sure did love this game. This is the first I'm hearing of it. I'll take the info with me today and announce at the local tourney we're having.
Thanks again for the information - it's good to know he wasn't forgotten.
Sad news. Another great man has left us.
JAM said:
Pops was the only instructor I had who actually taught rhythm. Yes, he told me to pick a cadence that I was comfortable with and stick to it. Pops said that playing pool was "just like dancing".
I will miss Pops. He was always willing to teach someone who wanted to listen to his advise.
Hey Jen,
I met Pops the first time at Jack 'n Jills in Glen Burnie. I think it was 1989 or 1990. Back then he was playing unbelievable one pocket. He was not interested in teaching unless you were gonna learn something while he beat you out of your paycheck. He was a little critical of "girls playing pool" back then too. He used to tease Geese unmercifully. Geese would get pissy but Pops was so funny that no one could get mad. When it was time to gamble the jokes stopped. Pops was all business at the table. He zipped around like a man on a mission.
A lot changed over the years. He started giving pointers now and then, and ultimately he mentored many, many young players. Some of whom couldn't hold their cues when he started teaching them, but now are accomplished players.
I don't get out as much as I used to but no matter how long it had been since I'd seen Pops he was always happy to see me. We'd pick up like we'd just hung out together the day before. I haven't been in a pool room in a couple of years so I had not seen Pops for a long time. It's my loss. I will miss him.
Vicki Capone
I met Pops the first time at Jack 'n Jills in Glen Burnie. I think it was 1989 or 1990. Back then he was playing unbelievable one pocket. He was not interested in teaching unless you were gonna learn something while he beat you out of your paycheck. He was a little critical of "girls playing pool" back then too. He used to tease Geese unmercifully. Geese would get pissy but Pops was so funny that no one could get mad. When it was time to gamble the jokes stopped. Pops was all business at the table. He zipped around like a man on a mission.
A lot changed over the years. He started giving pointers now and then, and ultimately he mentored many, many young players. Some of whom couldn't hold their cues when he started teaching them, but now are accomplished players.
I don't get out as much as I used to but no matter how long it had been since I'd seen Pops he was always happy to see me. We'd pick up like we'd just hung out together the day before. I haven't been in a pool room in a couple of years so I had not seen Pops for a long time. It's my loss. I will miss him.
Vicki Capone
Vicki said:
That's when the place used to be hopping, especially when it was known as "Bill and Billie's." It was a family-like atmosphere during the day, and by midnight, it was Action Jackson. I never did like that parking lot in the back, though -- one way in and one way out. Every now and then, a little action will come to Jack and Jill's in Glen Burnie, but it's usually by appointment.
Here's another picture of Pops demonstrating a shot. The picture quality didn't turn out too good, but in this one, he managed to stand up and shoot this shot for a young'n in order to show him how it's done. It was so difficult for him to walk and/or stand for more than a minute or two, but he would endure the pain, always enjoying pool to the fullest. He had such a deep passion for pool, and he loved telling war stories and liked hearing others too. His presence will be sorely missed at the weekly tournaments around town.
JAM
