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MATTHEW KORSON Obituary
MATTHEW A. KORSON (Age 87)
On Thursday, October 23, 2014 of Clearwater, Florida passed at his residence with his family by his side. Matthew was a longtime resident of Washington, DC. Loving Husband of Dr. Stella Kontras and the late Catherine Korson. Beloved father of Irene(Frank) Holt, Koula(Nikolas) Mechelis, Marietta (George) Limber, and Antoinette (Chris)Nicholas; step-father of Contance Kontras, Greg (Paula) Kontras, and Katherine (Adam) Kontras Glaser; dear grandfather of ten and great-grandfather of one. Friends will be received at PUMPHREY'S BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE, INC., 7557 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD on Sunday, October 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. with a prayer service 7:30 p.m. The service will be held at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 2815 36th Street & Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20007 on Monday, October 27 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Matthew's name to Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Please view and sign online family guestbook at www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com
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Beverly Bucklew
October 29, 2014
Mr. Korson was an amazing man and I will miss my visits with him. The world is a less interesting place without him in it. Rest in peace my friend.
Valerie Bicouvaris-Stamatakos
October 25, 2014
We will miss Matt so much. He was a loving and generous person. Everyone enjoyed being around him. We send our love and sympathy to our Aunt Stella and family, all of Matt's daughters and extended family as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May Matthew's memory be eternal.
Love,
John, Valerie, & Maria Bicouvaris-Stamatakos
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