Marcus Stelios Peris NORFOLK – Marcus Stelios Peris, 88, of the 200 block of Thole St., passed away Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, in a local hospital. He was born on March 28, 1921 in Kardamyla, Chios, Greece and was a resident of Norfolk for the past 63 years. He was the son of the late Stelios and Paraskevi Perivolaris and was preceded in death by his sister, Maria P. Andriotis. He was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. He served his country in the United States Navy aboard the carrier USS Franklin (CV13) and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of VFW Post 3160 and the American Legion Post No. 60. He was the owner of Peris Painting Company until his retirement in 1985. Survivors include his beloved wife of 63 years, Bessie Jordan Peris; a daughter, Patricia P. Longworth of Norfolk; two sons, Tony M. Peris and his wife Mary of Norfolk, Steven M. Peris and his wife Julie of Morton, Ill.; two grandsons, Marcus S. Longworth and his wife Heather of Norfolk and Ernest E. Longworth and his wife Tracy of Chesterfield, Va.; five great-grandchildren, Toby, Tanner, Ethan, Abigail and Aiden Longworth; sister- in-law, Barbara Jordan of Norfolk; many nieces, nephews and cousins. The Trisagion service will be held Thursday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk chapel. A funeral will be conducted at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Friday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Father Ambrose Bitziadis- Bowers and the Rev. Father Constantine P. Rogakos. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Bon Secours Depaul Medical Center for their excellent care. Memorial donations may be made to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 7220 Granby St., Norfolk, or the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at hdoliver.com.
Published in: The Virginian-Pilot from December 16, 2009 to December 18, 2009