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Paul Elias Tompros  
On Tuesday, July 22, 2019, Paul Elias Tompros passed away suddenly. Born in Washington, DC to the late Louis and Kalleope Tompros. Paul later married his beloved wife Margaret Oswald and together they had their loving daughter Amelia. For nearly 20 years Paul worked as a teacher in Western Maryland and through his love of acting, singing and playing music he then spent 26 years with the Capital Steps as their Theater Technical Director. As an educator and an actor Paul used his talents often to enrich the lives of others including working with the FBI Academy as a character actor during recruit trainer exercises. Along with his wife and daughter, Paul is survived by his four brothers, John E. (Nancy), Michael E. (Leigh), his twin Andrew, Thomas E. (Lorene) Tompros and sister Christina (Gus) Stravros as well as many nieces and nephews and a host of loving in-laws, family and friends. Family will receive friends on Friday, July 26, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 3149 Glen Carlyn Rd., Falls Church, VA 22041 where a funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD.In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to a local humane society of your choice.www.everlycommunity.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 24, 2019.

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Cheryl Bonifant

July 18, 2023

Love and miss you always dear friend! George & Cheri Bonifant

Russ

July 18, 2022

I think of Paul often because he was a very special friend an I miss him.
May God richly bless his family as they share memories.

Cheryl Bonifant

July 21, 2020

We think of you so often, Paul, and send our love to you, Margie and Amelia always! You were a light in our lives, and we continue to keep you in our hearts. Much love, George & Cheri Bonifant

Anthony Hill

July 27, 2019

Capital Steps through your direction gave laughter and cheer to many! You will be missed!
Thrill Hill

Elaina Newport

July 26, 2019

Dear Paul, much love from your Capitol Steps family. Thanks for the many years of your wit and hard work backstage and on the road. It won't be the same without you. So many great memories.

Bryan Finn

July 25, 2019

Paul you will be missed by many. Thank you for your guidance and I enjoyed working with you at the Academy. Rest in peace my friend. Strength to Margie and loved ones.

July 25, 2019

We were so blessed to know you, Paul! You were both friend, family and godfather to our son, Greg. Always generous and kind. You are irreplaceable.
-with love, George & Cheri Bonifant

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Lillian Henshall

July 25, 2019

Paul you were always a joy to work with. You will be missed.

Russ

July 25, 2019

Goodbye, my friend of 47 years. You have always been a man of the highest character. May God richly bless your family in their grief!

July 24, 2019

Paul you will be missed by so many thankyou for the Bright light that you brought with you every day

Yvonne

Diane Hindle

July 24, 2019

Paul, your light shines down on your family and friends from Heaven until the day that we all join you. Rest ...

Rebecca Messina

July 24, 2019

Eventually we will be ok...just NOT today

Rebecca Messina

July 24, 2019

Kalo taxidi beloved Paulie-on the wings of angles. "ANT" beck

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