Obituary: Mel Paris - friend, mentor and activist
Melvin "Mel" Paris passed away earlier this week. Mel and I served on the county board together and he was a person for whom I had great respect for and trusted completely. Mel was bright, caring and generous with his time and energy.
A strong activist for organized labor and the Democratic Party, Mel was committed to people: family, friends and his neighbors. He brought a thoughtful, mentoring attitude to his political and UAW union activities, focusing on the needs of the many rather than a select few. He knew we could be stronger as a community when we worked together as team.
To his wife Char and family, my thoughts are with you.
Paul Gorski, Editor
WinnebagoCountyNews.org
Full obituary listed at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/rrstar/obituary.aspx?n=Melvin-Paris&pid=163483265#fbLoggedOut
A strong activist for organized labor and the Democratic Party, Mel was committed to people: family, friends and his neighbors. He brought a thoughtful, mentoring attitude to his political and UAW union activities, focusing on the needs of the many rather than a select few. He knew we could be stronger as a community when we worked together as team.
To his wife Char and family, my thoughts are with you.
Paul Gorski, Editor
WinnebagoCountyNews.org
Full obituary listed at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/rrstar/obituary.aspx?n=Melvin-Paris&pid=163483265#fbLoggedOut