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Michael Paris Obituary
LaGRANGE - Trooper Michael Allyn Paris Sr. 52, of LaGrange passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 1, 2012 at EMH Healthcare. He was born January 18, 1960 in Silver Springs, MD. Mike was a graduate of Mountain Top High School in Mountain Top, PA. He had attended Slippery Rock State Teachers College in Slippery Rock, PA. He had served with the United States Marine Corp. Mike was a State Trooper with The Ohio State Highway Patrol for the past twenty one years; he was a Team Leader for The Ohio State Highway Patrol's Special Response Team for nineteen years, a member of The Ohio State Highway Patrol Color/Honor Guard, and an instructor for the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy in Columbus. He was formerly a Washington D.C. Police Officer. Mike was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wellington. He treasured spending time with his wife and children. Mike was a Keystone Junior High School football coach; he enjoyed going to Cleveland Browns games, watching Washington Redskins football.
He is survived by his wife of eighteen years; Jean (nee: Theobald) whom he married April 16, 1994, a daughter; Halle Rose and son; Michael Allyn Jr, both of LaGrange, his parents; Billy and Dorothy (nee: DeMartinis-Vaughn) Paris of Las Vegas, NV., a sister; Denise Paris and a brother Christopher Paris both of Las Vegas, NV. Additional survivors include nieces and nephews; Justin Paris, Caitlin Theobald, Molly and Shannon Theobald, Allison Gavin, Nick and Daria Robbins.
Friends may call 1-7 PM Sunday August 5, 2012 at Keystone High School 580 Opportunity Way LaGrange, OH 44050. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM Monday August 6, 2012 at Keystone High School. Rev. Fr. James J. Reymann, Pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Church will be the Celebrant. (ALL VISITATION AND SERVICES WILL BE AT KEYSTONE HIGH SCHOOL)
Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Michael's memory can be sent to the family in care of the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio 44035 (440)322-4626.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Paris
Pris Baker
August 12, 2012
To my friend, Jean. Your loss of Mike will never be understood, but be strong, as he knows you will be, for Mikey and Halle.
March Family
August 9, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss.
August 6, 2012
To Mike's kids: Your father was a professional man with exceptional character, who provided assistance to local law enforcement in Warren, Ohio.
Prayers from this surviving police sister and a USMC spouse
veronica miktarian justus
August 6, 2012
A Marine, an Ohio State Trooper and a family man, how much more admirable can a man be? I'm so very sorry for his family's loss.
The Knepper Family
August 5, 2012
In deepest sympathy, our prayers are with you.
Diane & Fred Buswell & Family
August 5, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of Mike's sudden death.Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Jean and your family.
Florence Morreale
August 5, 2012
Although I have never met this amazing man, I do have the pleasure of knowing his beautiful, loving daughter, Amanda Morreale; my niece. On behalf of the Morreale family, I wish to extend my sincerest prayers to Amanda and the Paris family.
August 4, 2012
My thoughts and prayers, to Mike's family. From Bob Rinehimer & Family..
CHS Class of 1978.
and (Ret.) Pennsylvania State Trooper
Joan Pavlick
August 4, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I was one of Mikes' classmates and just got to know him again thru Facebook and when I seen the post by his daughter I was soooo sadden.
Know that all his classmates are quite sadden by this and send along prayers to you as well.
August 4, 2012
Jean and family- our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Lori (Piskur) and Jon Koethe
Brent Fletcher
August 4, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to the family of one of the best guys I had the pleasure of working with.
Bill Ulmer
August 4, 2012
I did not know Trooper Paris,but I know a friend who lives in El Dorado, Kansas. I am truley soeey for your loss.
Michelle Novak (Dr. Danko's )
August 3, 2012
Jean, Mikey and Halle.- I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you at this difficult time
Shellie Ellis
August 3, 2012
To the Paris Family...So very sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and yours.
Tracy (Good) Jackson
August 3, 2012
Jean- I don't know if you remember me from LHS but I remember you, and I am so saddened to hear of your loss. May the Lord hold you in his hands and give you peace at this sorrowful time. Prayers to you and your family.
Mark & Eva Robbins
August 3, 2012
If a man's character is measured by the out pouring of love and respect from family, friends, and co-workers.... then Mike's character is immeasureable. Please know that you are in our prayer's daily. The Mark Robbins family
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