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DEMETRI PARIS "Dee"
On November 12, 2013 Demetri "Dee" Paris died peacefully at home with his son Thomas by his side. Dee was active and engaged with his full life of over 98 years until cancer came at the end. Dee was born on July 12, 1915, in Excelsior Springs, MO to parents Teresa and Thomas, and also had a sister Katherine, all now deceased. His beautiful wife, Virginia Cruze Paris, went to heaven in 1991. Dee is survived by his son, Thomas Paris of Maryland and his daughter, DeeAnn Paris of West Virginia. Dee was a decorated WWll combat veteran, retired US Army Armor officer, a Barbershop Harmony singer and officer member for over 67 years, "Hall of Honor" member, Gold champion medalist with the "Singing Capital Chorus" of the Washington, DC. chapter and a retired State Department official. Friends and relatives may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Monday, November 18, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service later at Arlington National Cemetery may be announced. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Tom Paris
December 14, 2013
I love you Dad. Thanks for being there and teaching me. I and all your friends will miss you
Peggy Crist Hunt
November 26, 2013
DeeAnn and Tom - Your father kept you under control during your teenage years and after! I have many memories of your parents and especially the one when he guarded door so DeeAnn and I could not go out one night! My love for your family will always hold special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Sending lots of hugs, Peggy Crist Hunt
November 20, 2013
Dee, may you rest in eternal peace, you certainly earned it.
Ralph Bozorth
November 20, 2013
Dear dad, what a wonderful man. Your memorial service was special and touching thanks to Tom. All your friends from VBOB, BARBERSHOP, and the VFW were there I LOVE YOU DEEANN
Charlie Carroll
November 18, 2013
I only knew Dee through our Barbershop association. He was an amazing gentleman. What an incredible life, well-lived. He will be missed.
Barbara Foley
November 18, 2013
I will miss Dee very much. I would see him most every day while at work at the VFW. He always would bring me a cooking magazine and we would talk about the recipes. Everyone there really loved him. Here's a vodka tonic for you Dee.....I'll miss you! Barbara
November 17, 2013
Demetri was one of kind! Loved his many stories and the times he celebrated with us at the Maryland games. He will be missed. Joanie Heavey
Bill Huss
November 17, 2013
DeeAnn, Sorry for your loss. Wheaton Class of 1968
joe garcia
November 15, 2013
tommy, deeann, my condolences to both of you. your dad had a very full life. i remember the dday anniversary many years ago. your dad and the other wwII vets certainly showed why they were the greatest generation. i liked your dads interview on TV
November 15, 2013
Dad I love you and miss you. You will be missed by all your many friends.
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