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Ethel Dominick Cacheris
Ethel Dominick Cacheris, age 95, of Alexandria, VA, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024, of cancer.
Ethel was born on July 2, 1928, in Columbia, SC, to the late Ethel W. and Howard B. Dominick. She grew up in Washington, DC, and attended Western High School (Duke Ellington School of the Arts), where she met her future and adored husband, Plato Cacheris. They were happily married for 64 years, enjoying family time and traveling the world, until Plato's death in 2019.
Ethel graduated from Virginia Intermont College in 1948. She worked at the General Services Administration and served as a secretary in the Eisenhower White House until 1957, when the first of her children was born. Thereafter, Ethel dedicated herself to being a stellar wife and mother, renowned for her culinary adventures and expert sewing skills. She could create anything, perfectly, in her kitchen or on her sewing machine. Her dinner parties were legendary, and she and Plato were fun and gracious hosts. With her sparkling personality, clever mind and ready wit, Ethel made and kept friends for life, but her favorite times were spent with her beloved family. Those who knew and loved her will always remember and dearly miss her generous spirit, warm heart and brilliant smile.
Ethel is survived by daughter Lisa Cacheris Burnett (Tracy), son Byron Cacheris, granddaughter Nora Burnett, brother Hayne B. Dominick (Jan), brother-in-law James Cacheris (Sally), nephews and nieces including Nicholas Dominick and EJ Dominick Smith, and dear friends. Ethel's best friend since kindergarten, Marian B. Treakle, along with other special friends from high school days, also survive her. Private services are planned.
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Kathleen Patten
February 17, 2024
I am so sorry to just hear of your Moms passing. My Dad, Bill Patten, always spoke so fondly of your Mom and Dad. My Dad went to Western High School with your parents and he graduated from law school with your Dad. They married and started their families a year or so apart. When my Mom, Fran, passed in 2012 and your Dad came to the viewing. It meant so much to us kids to have one of his childhood friends there. My Dad was struggling with his memory and grief, so they didn´t have the happy reunion full of old stories and laughs like I would have wanted. I am hoping the four of them have a chance in heaven to reminisce about the good old days.
Donna Power
January 23, 2024
Lisa,
You, Tracy and Nora are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Lee MacKinnon
January 20, 2024
Lisa, Please know that I am thinking of you and your family. May you be able to gather with family and share loving memories of your mom. Fondly, Lee MacKinnon
Sharon Krevor-Weisbaum
January 20, 2024
Lisa: I feel for you. I hope the beautiful memories give you comfort. With great fondness, Sharon Krevor-Weisbaum
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Tra y and Lisa Burnett
January 17, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Ethel sounds like she was a very special person.
Bill Daly
January 16, 2024
So sorry to hear of your loss Byron. I have always loved to hear the stories you have told me of your mom and dad over the years. May the memory of your mom always be a source of smiles and comfort to you.
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