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PETER BACKUS Obituary


PETER BACKUS  
On Thursday, August 13, 2015, Peter Backus of Burtonsville, MD. Beloved son of the late Athanasios and Ekaterini Backus; beloved brother of Anastasios "Tom" Backus (Stella), Angelos Backus (Ann) and Alexandra Backus Heliotis; cherished uncle of Dr. Katerina Backus-Sheppard (Jacob), Paulette Farmakides (George), Thomas Backus (Jamie), Katherine Papantoniou (Peter), Peter Heliotis, Condylia Courtney (Daniel) and Athanasios Heliotis; beloved great-uncle of four great-nieces and two great-nephews. Friends may call at the Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home, 11800 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20904 on Sunday, August 16, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. Trisagion prayer at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 17, 2015 at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 2815 36th St. and Massachusetts Ave., NW at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Peter's memory be made to Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Washington, DC.Please sign and view the family guestbook:www.hinesrinaldifuneralhome.com  

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Published by The Washington Post from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2015.

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Henry Anders

August 29, 2015

Pete, you will always be remembered as the nicest, kindest , yet the same time professional and very proud man.
It was a pleasure and an honor to know you and work with you for almost 30 years.

August 23, 2015

To The Backus family,

We were shocked to learn of Pete's passing. Our prayers are with all of you. May his memory be eternal.

Pete and Jo Ann Zuras

Mike Pantazis

August 16, 2015

Dear Angie,

Mike and I were very saddened to hear of the loss of your brother and co-worker, Pete. Early on in our marriage, Mike often spoke highly of his friends at HM Sweeney. When he finally introduced me to you & Pete and your family, I understood why. Your closeness as friends and business colleagues was a bond to be envied. Kind, fair, knowledgeable in the trade, Pete was all of these things and more. We are very sad for his passing and sorry that we will be unable to attend his funeral tomorrow. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time, but we hope that Pete's memory will keep you comforted.

Andrew "Pete" Kennedy

August 16, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear of Peter's death. He was a fantastic guy and I considerate a pleasure to have known him. He will be missed by everyone. My thoughts are of the family now and their coping with this terrible loss. I will be thinking and praying not only for Peter but also for Tom, Angelo, and Alex and their families. God bless Peter and all of you at this very sad time.

Ann Paikos

August 15, 2015

We were saddened to hear of the untimely death of cousin Peter. "Our thoughts and prayers are with you - - "Zoe Se Sas".

Larry and Ann Paikos, PD and Sophie Haywood, Guy and Gina Fisher, Kevin and Susan Kramer, Craig and Tricia Herndon and their families

August 15, 2015

OUR CONDOLANCES TO OUR FREINDS, AND SYMATHERY ,TO PETES PASSING.THEOS SYHORASITOU.THE JOHN MAVROGIANIS ,FAMILY.IN WARREN, OHIO.USA.

Andy & Debbie Karavas

August 15, 2015

We are so sorry to hear of Pete's passing, may Pete's memory be eternal, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Abraham Klippel

August 15, 2015

We are shocked, and deeply saddened with the passing of our neighbor Pete. Always kind and friendly, a smile and a little chat. We've been very fortunate to have had as our neighbor, and will deeply miss him. Our sincere condolences to the entire family. Inge, Bram, and Amanda Klippel, Burtonsville.

Aryan Kushan

August 15, 2015

To the Backus Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Pete was a warm, caring, and a man whom always kept a smile on your face. May he rest in peace.

Aryan

Steve Ratsch

August 14, 2015

Pete was an amazing influence on my life. This was a man who was proud of who he was and what he had to offer. He tought me the true meaning of being an effective salesperson. He was a genuine person, always looking out for his customers' interests. I'm proud to have made his acquaintance over the last 24 years!

Gayle Williams

August 14, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. His dedication in both work and life was unfaltering, and he was an uncle to us all. Pete always knew what to say in the moment to make everything work, no matter if we wanted to hear it or not. He will unquestionably be missed by all.

-Gayle (Windy)

Brian Curran

August 14, 2015

We will pray for Pete and the whole Backus clan. May he rest in peace. God bless.

Janine Mobley

August 14, 2015

To the Backus Family,
Pete was one of the gentlest, kindest, most genuine people I ever knew. Please know that he will be remembered very fondly. So sorry for your loss.

Janine and Mike Mobley

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