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CHRIS PERRUS Obituary
CHRIS J. PERRUS (Age 88)
On Saturday, August 30, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Ann Perrus; step-father of Nana and Doug. Brother of Harry (Sophia) Perrus. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Perrus served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater as a medical corpsman. He served in the 6th Marine Division Fleet Marine Force in the Pacific, South Pacific, Guam and the Marshall Islands. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, September 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. where Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, September 2 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Sandy & Jay Geest
September 7, 2014
Chris & Ann were wonderful neighbors &friends in Neeld Estate in Huntingtown,MD on the shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Chris was a Past President of our Citizen'S Association & very active in our community. We exchanged Christmas cards & notes for at least 30 years. Chris' holiday card was always the first to Arrive. Chris was one in a million! please accept our sincere condolences.
Theresa H
September 2, 2014
I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your loved one. May you allow the peace of God, to help you to endure this grief. (Phillipians 4:6,7)
Jim Perrus
September 2, 2014
We will be having a gravesite service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery at 11am on Tuesday morning. Please go directly to the cemetery and not the funeral home. Thank you.
Frank Ward
September 1, 2014
We could not have asked for a more gracious and generous neighbor. Rest in Peace. We will keep you in our prayers. Agnes and Frank
Fr. Jason Houck
September 1, 2014
May His memory be eternal
Helen Hottle-Crain
August 31, 2014
Now you have joined the other brothers and Ya Ya and Poppy. What a reunion that must be. You will be missed and we will have the memories. Rest in Peace Uncle Chris
Ted and Crystie Byrdy
August 31, 2014
We will miss you. You will always be Mr. Christmas to us. Gid Bless.
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