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JOHN RIZIERI PARON

1932 - 2020

JOHN RIZIERI PARON

1932 - 2020

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BORN

1932

DIED

2020

JOHN PARON Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 29, 2020.

PARON, JOHN RIZIERI 1932 - 2020 I am deeply saddened to report the death of John at home on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 3:50 p.m. Born in Iutizzo di Codroipo, Udine, Italy, to the late Davide Giosue Paron and Arzia Scodellaro. John was the last of his siblings. He will be missed beyond measure by George McKend, his life partner for more than fifty years. John will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews both in Canada and Northern Italy. He will also be remembered with affection by many friends and neighbours at Islington 2000. Members of the Interior Design community will remember John as an elegant gentleman, who was very knowledgeable in the field of home furnishings fabrics. John was formerly the Vice President, Marketing of W.H. Bilbrough & Co. and the Canadian Manager of Greeff Fabrics Inc. At John's request, cremation has taken place and no funeral or memorial services will be held.

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May 6, 2020

Ferrari Ferdinando posted to the memorial.

May 5, 2020

David Paron posted to the memorial.

April 30, 2020

Gloria Ferazzutti posted to the memorial.

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Ferrari Ferdinando

May 6, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

David Paron

May 5, 2020

It is with tremendous sadness to send our condolences to you, George! Uncle John was a classy man, well respected and had great integrity. He had a fantastic sense of humour and was a wonderful story teller! We will miss him forever as he was loved by all. Rest in peace, Uncle John. Love David, Linda, Jordan, Andrew and Emilee Paron xo
P.S. George, keep in touch you are always welcomed & loved in the Paron Family! Take care.

Gloria Ferazzutti

April 30, 2020

My sincere condolences to John's family and friends. John was one of the first people I met in the design world. Always a charming gentleman and a complete pleasure to work with.

Anne swain

April 29, 2020

So deeply saddened to hear this news. Such fond memories at Greff and Bilbrough . He taught me a great deal in the fabric industry Many years ago He was truly a gentleman and full of life and great stories. He will be missed.

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