On Friday, February 14, 2003, CARL FRANCIS PARA of Crofton, MD; husband of Joan A. Para; father of Christopher Carl, Drew Howard and the late Brian J. Para; son of Walter Para and the late Veronica Para; brother of Walter J. Para. Friends received at the EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 16000 Annapolis Rd, Bowie, MD on Wednesday from 7 to 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 A.M., Thursday, February 20, 2003 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Crofton, MD. Interment private. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hospice of the Chesapeake or the Catholic Relief Fund.