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After a major renovation in 1987, the business became a sports bar and restaurant. He retired in the mid-1990s.

Over the years, he had sponsored many local amateur sports teams.

Mr. Palaigos, the son of Greek immigrants, was born in the Bronx, N.Y.

He served in the Army in North Africa and Europe during World War II and participated in the Normandy invasion. His decorations included the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.

He was a member and former president of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Helen Pappas Palaigos of Annapolis; three children, Melanie P. Brock of Annapolis, Effie P. Reed of Kilgore, Tex., and Anthony P. Palaigos of Catonsville, Md.; a sister; a brother; and five grandchildren.

-- Adam Bernstein


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