Dominic Paradise

March 19, 1915 - May 26, 2014

Dominic Paradise, 99, of San Diego passed away, peacefully, in his sleep on Memorial Day, May 26, 2014…

Born 1915 in Chicago, Ill, Dominic, Dom, Dad, Daddy O or Grandpa as he was known to his family and friends retired after serving 34 years from the San Diego Gas and Electric Company in the Meter Division as a Master Repairman.

During much of his retirement years he loved to travel in his camper but between trips he was called upon to perform his handyman magic for family and friends and never refused the call...he was always generous with his time.

He is survived by his longtime companion of 35 years, Mary Jane Johnson of San Diego, his sister Mary Gardner (Larry) of San Diego, his two loving sons, Jim Paradise of La Jolla & Don Paradise (Pat) of Rancho Santa Fe, four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren all of So Cal and Arizona.

Relatives and friends may call on Wed June 4, 2014 from 4 to 8pm at Funeraria del Angel Humphrey Mortuary, 753 Broadway, Chula Vista, Ca. Burial will be the next day, 11AM, Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Holy Cross Cemetery, 4470 Hilltop Drive, San Diego, Calif.

My father was a quiet man

beloved by one and all.

Everyone who knew my Dad

fond memories can recall.

He lived a very humble life,

Content with what he had.

I never heard him once complain;

this man who was my Dad.

He gave me many gifts in life

that money cannot buy.

The gift of honesty and trust I treasure very high.

He taught me to be thankful

for whatever things we had.

But, most of all, I'm thankful

that I had him for my Dad.