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ANTOINETTE CHISM Obituary


ANTOINETTE CHISM "Toni"  
Passed away Sunday April 28, 2013, she was 79. Antoinette was born in Chicago, Illinois, however was a resident of Vienna, Virginia since 1972. She died peacefully, surrounded by members of her family, in Mt. Vernon INOVA hospital. Antoinette is survived by a brother, Anthony Cook of Crown Point, Indiana and a sister Charlotte Melotti of Grants Pass, Oregon. She is also survived by sons Kenon Chism III of Oak Island, NC, Jeremy Chism of Leonardtown, MD, Jason Chism of Vienna, VA and daughters Lori Chism Pick of Alexandria, VA, Teri Chism of Winchester, VA, Sheryl Chism Campbell of Occoquan, VA, and Caralyn Chism of Alexandria, VA. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren with another two on the way. Visitation will be held Wednesday May 1, 6 to 8 p.m. at Demaine Funeral Home, 520 S. Washington St. Alexandria, VA 22314. The funeral mass is Thursday May 2, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church 309 S. Royal St., Alexandria, VA 22314.

Published by The Washington Post on May 1, 2013.
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Toni wbe as such a sweetie - she always welcomed me with open arms - she will so missed. You are all in my prayers

Effie Blankenship

May 1, 2013

I only knew Toni for the last few years as the mother of my friends Caralyn and Lori. It was obvious she took great pride in her family, and they all seemed very close. I enjoyed looking at the pictures - so many great family memories. Please accept my condolences.

Kathy Moore

May 1, 2013

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss of your mother, Antoinette Chism. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Debra and Melissa Rossi

May 1, 2013

I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your loved one. Please be assured that God is with you, and He will give you the peace needed in order to endure.

Denise

May 1, 2013

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