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George Arthur Paris George Arthur Paris, 91, a treasurer for Bakery and Confectionary International, where he worked for years, died Thursday, September 12th, at the Dexter House Nursing Home in Malden, Massachusetts. George was born in Cambridge. He was educated in St. Rose's School in Chelsea. After completing his education, he took employment with Tuck and Block Furniture Company, of Chelsea, Hyde Shoe Co. of Cambridge, and also National Biscuit of Cambridge. When WWII broke out, he enlisted in the US Navy, serving with the "Seabees". He served in the Navy during World War II having attained the rank of Baker 2nd Class. He enlisted on November 16, 1943 at Cambridge, MA discharged on December 11, 1945 at Boston, MA After his discharge, he returned to the National Biscuit Company, where he became treasurer of the Local #348 of the Bakery and Confectioner's Union. He retired after 34 years with the company. George was a communicant of St. Josephs Church,
a member of the Malden Moose, a member of the Malden Lions Club, a member
of the American Legion Post #69 in Malden.
He was also Past National Vice Commander of the 40 & 8, and he was an
official "Joey" of the Ringling Bro's Circus.
He was known locally as the Balloon man.
Mr. Paris lived in Malden, MA. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Ann Paris of Newton,
his sons Donald Paris , and George A. Paris Jr. of Newton, and granddaughter,
Stacey A. Walsh - Lessard of
Malden, and great-grandchildren, Gina and Edward. He was preceded in death by his wife Viola, his parents,
George and Josephine (Anderson)
Paris. Visitation will be held at Weir MacCuish Funeral Home on Monday from 9-11 AM. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 16, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Weir MacCuish Funeral Home. Rev. William J. Minnigan, Pastor of St. Joseph's Church will be officiating. Burial will be in the Holy Cross Mausoleum in Malden.
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