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Obituary: Alexander "Alex" Perry Paris

Barrington Hills resident a devoted family man, nationally recognized economist.

“Alex” Perry Paris, 79, of Barrington Hills, passed away Monday, July 22, 2013, peacefully at home.

He was born on November 15, 1933, to Peter and Helen Paris in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Alex was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a nationally recognized economist and thought leader on the capital markets. He founded Barrington Research Associates, a highly regarded investment bank and wealth management firm based in Chicago, Illinois, 30 years ago that continues to flourish under his sons’ management.

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Alex is survived by his wife of 49 years, Joanne Paris; children, Alexander (Jill), Jason, Gregory (Melissa), and David Paris and Victoria (William) Sivrais; grandchildren, Alexander “Tripp”, Julia, Jackson, Campbell, Victoria, and Alexandra “Ali”; brother, Art (Dorothy) Paris; sisters, Demetra Derro and Ann Andos.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Constantine and James Paris, his brother-in-law Thomas Derro and his parents.

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Visitation will be held from 6 to 9p.m., Thursday, July 25, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main Street (Lake Cook Road), Barrington.

Funeral will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 26, at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 647 Dundee Avenue, Barrington.

Burial will be held privately at Evergreen Cemetery in Barrington.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

For information please contact, Davenport Family Funeral Home, 847-381-3411. For online condolences please visit, www.davenportfamily.com.


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