Dominic Parisi Obituary

Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Parisi family for this great loss. Mr. Parisi will be missed dearly by all of us in the McDaniel family.



Sadly, Lisa~Sean~Mallory~Quinn

Our deepest sympathies to the entire Parisi family.

John (St. Columbanus 49) & Jacqueline Fielding Delaney (St. Columbanus 51)

Dear Parisi Family, I am saddened by the news of Dom, I worked for Parisis Drive Inn from 1980-1982. Parisis was a big part of my childhood memories and is still one of my weekly stops. Dominic was a great man, He taught mean my first work ethics.I had some of the best times of my childhood hanging around the Drive-Inn. He will always be in my memories. God bless you all.



Sincerly, Glenn Miller (Hale Park, Chicago)-

Dear Joyce & family



I am truly saddened by your loss. As you know, my Mom died the same day. May you have nothing but good memories and happy times to remember.



Love & prayers to all

Virginia Skeen Scott

Dear Joyce and Family,

My deepest sympathy for you on the loss of Dominic. He was truly a gentleman in all aspects and the 'Ambassador of Paw Paw Lake.'

I am sorry I could not join you but I will remember him in my prayers. I will also send a donation to the Little Brothers, Friends of the Elderly in his name.

You truly know how great someone is when you see how many lives were touched with a memory. Paris's Drive-In is a landmark not only for former employees but for the customers and Clearing neighborhood. We all have learned values and work ethic from Dominic and still share favorite memories. My deepest sympathy to Joyce, Carrie, and Anthony, Vinnie, and their families and also to Rick Lunt.

To the entire Parisi Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Dominic touched so many people, he will be sorely missed but never forgotten. Working at the Drive In set the foundation for who I am today. The freindships formed there will last a life time. Dom taught us all so much about what really matters: family, friends, love, hard work, dedication, responsibility, and fun. We weren't hired, we were accepted into a family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Joyce and her children,



Another cousin expressing his deepest sympathy for your loss. Though we were never close I still remember how great Dominic was to me. His warmth and sense of humor made it very exciting and fun to be around him. Laughter never stopped. He was very special and that is the memory I will keep with me. You have Celeste and my deepest sympathy.

Dear Joyce and Family, I was so sad when I heard about Dominic. When I think of Paw Paw Lake and my parent's cottage I always think of the great friends my parents had up there and he was one of the best!! I am sorry I could not be there. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Jeff and Mary-Beth (LaMarche) Hardy

JOYCE AND FAMILY, WE HAVE LOST ANOTHER GREAT ONE - MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS, AS ALWAYS.

WITH MY LOVE

Dear Carrie and Mike, Mrs. Parisi, Anthony and Kristin,



I was so sad to hear the news about Mr Parisi passing away. I have very fond memories of him. He was always so kind to us when we were kids and fun to be around. He always showed us great hospitality whether at your home in Homer Glen, Michigan, or at the Drive-In. My family and I have deepest sympathies for your loss.



Love,

Heather Vargo Ballack

Our sincerest symapthy to you and your family. Dom will always be with all the hearts he has touched through the years. He always had a super smile in greeting everyone who passed his way. We knew Dom from Chicago and also from Watervliet. He will be missed very much. Prayers and thoughts are with at this sorrowful time .

You have our deepest sympathy. Dominic and the family are in our prayers. He was a wonderful cousin. "Blessed be God for having Dominic touch so many lives."

We have kept track of Dom's health over the recent years and prayed for a happier outcome. Our prayers and sympathy to your family. Dom was a wonderful guy.

Dear Joyce, Much sadness in my heart when I read that Dom passed away. I can still remember the short walk from Max's gas Station to the drive in for coffee to go. About thirty years ago but seems like yesterday. May God Bless you and your family. Sincerely, Bud Austin

My deepest sympathy is extended to the Parisi Family. Dom was a friend of mine from De La Salle and the Riviera Health Club. All through his sickness he had courage and a strong will. He was an inspiration. I'll say the Rosary for him and make a conribution to the Noonan school in his memory,

I WISH TO EXTEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY

YOU MAY NOT EVEN REMEMBER ME

BUT I WANT YOU TO KNOW YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS

Dear Joyce and family,

My deepest condolences for your loss. Dom was truely a great man. The positive influence he has shown to the countless young people of the neighborhood can not be measured. Working at Parisi's has definately been one of the most constructive experiences of my life. I will never forget the raquetball games and good times. He will be sorely missed.

Sincerely,

To all the Parisi family,



Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you for your great loss.

We are thinking and praying for you at this sad time. I will always remember Dom and Chris Piazza coaching basketball. A truly great guy!

My thoughts and prayers go out to Joyce, Anthony, Carrie and the entire Parisi Family. Dom left a mark in this world which goes far beyond his name on a building. He gave generations of us neighborhood kids the opportunity to learn about business, responsibility, drive, loyalty, family and friendship. In Dom we saw what it takes to run a successful business, to provide for and raise a loving family, to focus on the important things in life and to strive to be the best in whatever we do. He showed us that work is important, but even more so is who you surround yourself with and how you care for others. And he went beyond being just a boss. I remember him taking us kids up to the lake for weekends for skiing, cookouts and camaraderie; having Christmas in the back of Parisi’s where we’d exchange presents, eat cookies and spread holiday cheer; give us insight and advice on weekend mornings and stories and laughs on weekday nights. He gave us an idea of what it was like to be treated as adults when we were still just kids. Because of the type of person Dom was, how he ran the business, the company he kept and how he treated people, I can honestly say I would not be the person I am today. God bless you all in your time of sorrow. Please take comfort in the fact that Dom’s life touched so many in such a profound way.



God Bless,

Bill Novak and Family

Dear Joyce, Anthony, Kristin, Bradley, Catherine, and Baby Dominic,



You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Our love to you all.

The Horner Family

Hello Parisi's,



Just wanted to let you know that the Corman's are thinking of you. Keep your heads up and we will try to get together when you get home!



Love,



TEd, Stacey, Scott and Grace

To all the Parisis- I'm so saddened by the loss of Dom. He was such an incredible guy and Paw Paw Lake won't be the same without him. I'll see you Michigan tomorrow night or Friday. All our love, Robin & Alex

You are in our thoughts and prayers as you feel such sadness over your loss and celebrate Dominic's life. His legacy lives on in his wonderful children and grandchildren.



Don and Kristine Cobb, Meredith and Adam

Dear Joyce and Family,



Please accept our sympathy at the passing of Dominic. All of us have many fond memories of you both. Please know that you and your family will be in our prayers.



With love and rememberance,

The Poker Club

Carole Gutsch

Sylvia Meziere

Raylene Flaherty

Rita Materna

Mary Jo Barlow

Sandra Yates

Carole Corey

Joyce, Anthony, Carrie and Parisi Family,



Please accept my sincerest condolences upon the loss of Dominic. Dom was a great businessman, employer, father-figure and friend to the many of employees that worked for him over the years. He could have been a teacher with all of the valuable lessons he taught on a daily basis, whether it be cooking, or skiing, or business; but more importantly he taught those around him how to be successful in life. He had strong family values, compassion for others, worked hard, played hard and was rewarded with a beautiful loving family and strong friendships. He will be missed by many, but be confidant that those whose lives he touched, were rewarded by his kindness, respect, love and generosity.

We are so sorry we won't be there to say goodbye. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sending much love, Eric, Juli, Tyler and Reese

We are so sorry for your loss. We know there are no words that can console you but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Vince and family,

I and my family have patronized your family business for very many years. Dominic was always smiling and helpfull.Our deepest sympathies.

Parisi Family, Sorry for your loss. Mr. Parisi was my basketball coach at St. Joe's in Lockport. I have good memories of him and Anthony picking me up for practice and stopping at Burger King after practice. Mr. Parisi always made sure my burger had only ketchup. Although it would be nice to see you, I will not be able to attend the services. My sincere sympathies to all of you.

My sincere condolences to the Parisi family. I was a classmate of Dom at St. Columbanus (Class of 1951) and remember him as a nice, funny kid. The last time I saw him was at our 25th Class Reunion in 1976 and noted that the "nice, funny kid" had evolved into a nice, funny, loving family man. Your loss is great and I will remember him in my prayers.

Joyce, my brother Jim just called with the news. I have been trying to call Dom the last week. I suspected something was not right. My love to you and to the memory of Dom, a great friend.

Dear Joyce & Family,



Just saw Dom's obit as I was looking for my father's (he died July 1st). Please accept my condolences. Though I haven't seen you folks for years, you've been in my thoughts often. Dom was one of the most influential people in my life as we worked together at the drive-in for all those years. I loved him like a brother.



God's Blessings,



Greg (Rocky) Price