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Joseph Paradiso Obituary

Paradiso, Joseph W. age 45, beloved husband of Carol (nee Damico), loving father of Vince and Anamarie, beloved son of Robert (Elaine) and Liviana Kalis, dear son-in-law of Ben and La Vergne Damico, dear brother of Julie Paradiso, Anthony, Theresa (Robert) Ferro and Renee Paradiso, fond brother-in-law to Tina (Dominic) Senese, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Lying-in-state Saturday, September 20, 9 a.m. til Mass at 11 a.m., at St. Raymond De Penafort Church, 300 S. Elmhurst Rd., Mt. Prospect. Intemrent All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. Arrangements by: Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 312-225-8500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 19, 2008.

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Renee

September 14, 2025

Hi Joey! How is heaven treating you? We miss you dearly! Your children are so big now and getting through! I know they miss you dearly! We try to remind them how wonderful of a person you are. I know they know this but it´s good to talk about everything u stood for in life! Until we meet again! Love you very much your sister Renee

Julie Paradiso

September 13, 2025

My dear brother your children are doing so well love julie

Laura Somers(hyzy)

September 13, 2024

Hey Joe it's been a long time that you have been gone. But I will always remember your smile and how nice you were. You were one of the great ones. Hope Mary met up with you up there. God Bless my friend

Julie Paradiso

September 13, 2024

Hi Joe , you would be so proud of your Ana and vince they are doing so well. We love and miss you

Julie Paradiso

September 13, 2023

My dearest brother. Your children are doing so so good . My blessings to you love you

Laura Somers

September 27, 2021

Hi Joe Bird
Will never forget that smile ......you always brought out the best in people.I hope you are keeping Mary company up there.so many people miss you both so much me included.May you both be resting in peace also know you are loved.

Renee Paradiso

September 26, 2021

Hi Mariann

U can search my name on Facebook and message me!

mariann kieta

September 25, 2021

Trying to locate Elaine Paradiso. I worked at Sweeney & Riman with her.

Julie Paradiso

September 13, 2021

Thinking of you everyday . Love you joe

Julie Paradiso

September 13, 2020

Love you think about you .

Julie Paradiso

September 13, 2019

Think about you every day . Love you and always miss you

Julie Paradiso-Greene

April 11, 2019

Happy Heavenly Birthday we miss you so much !! I miss our talks love you

Julie Paradiso

September 17, 2018

Love you and we miss you

Julie Paradiso

April 11, 2018

We Love you and you are forever in our hearts and souls

Julie Paradiso

September 16, 2017

We love you and miss you . We will never forget what a good brother and father you were and still areJulie English 99

Renee Paradiso

September 17, 2016

Miss you much!

Joe

Renee Paradiso

September 17, 2016

Joe

Renee Paradiso

September 17, 2016

Julie Paradiso

September 16, 2016

Love you

Julie Paradiso

September 16, 2016

Joe we love you , vince Ana Marie Julie - always always in my heart

Julie Paradiso

April 7, 2014

Love you Joey We all love you .

April 7, 2014

Dear Joseph
Your birthday is almost here . I think of you every day and love you every day. We miss you so much Your sister

April 5, 2014

love you man

Vince Paradiso

April 5, 2014

we love you dad- your son, vince

sister, Renee

April 3, 2014

Dear Joey,
Your birthday is April 11,
and its unfortunate we cant celebrate it together cause your in heaven.
I know this wasnt your fault, and Cancer is the one that gave it a hault. But in my heart, I will celebrate your birth as if it was the last time we were on earth. Happy coming birthday Joey! Love You Always......Renee

Steve Bunyai

September 21, 2013

Hey! Whose Buying Me Lunch? LoL!!! Joey your saying that u had @ SunGard still makes me LoL! Even though I do not work at SunGard anymore!!!
WoW! Has it Really Been 5 whole years!!! Miss You!!!!!
Nothing But Da Best For your Family!
Steve 847.840.8944 or
[email protected]

Renee Paradiso

September 19, 2013

Adding love and wishing you were here.

Julie Paradiso

September 17, 2013

Dear Schmo, 5 years ago today you gave your last breath. Your family is doing wonderfully and I know that's whats most important. Love you forever in my thoughts

Renee Paradiso

July 22, 2013

Hello Joey,
There's so much that has been happening since ur passing. My thoughts of you are with me. Our family has not been the same since your passing, and that is because you kept us all close together. You worked through all of us, and wish you were here because you were the link that kept us together. Now it is missing and irreplacable. That link was strong, dependable, witty, patient, and most of all very loved. We will forever be broken without you.

Love Renee

Steve Bunyai

September 19, 2011

WOW! Joey, I cannot believe three years have gone by!?!?! We still think about you here @ SunGard-Chicago / Wood Dale!!

I miss u!!!
Your Co-Worker steve!

renee paradiso

September 17, 2011

Joey, it has been three years since we had seen u, heard u, spoke to u, and cried with u. but it also has been three long years since u have worried, cried, suffered, felt pain, felt sadness, anger, blame, unhappiness, fear, hopeless and because of this i thank the lord. i am so happy u r in peace and u no longer suffer. i love u and always will miss u. ur little sister renee

Julie Paradiso

September 8, 2011

Dear Joe, I miss you so much. All of us grieve every single day
Love your sister

Vince Paradiso

September 7, 2011

We Love U <3

Julie Paradiso

August 10, 2011

We miss you

Shawn Partika

August 8, 2011

Dear Julie,I just found out a few days ago that Joe had passed & am completely blown away by this news.We played ball together at Riis & Rodgers Pk.& he was one of my favorite guys that I met at that time in my life!He was always smiling & always had a positve attitude.I met you at your house in Arlington Hts.& remember how happy Bird was that he met someone to share his life with & have a family.My thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family.

December 13, 2010

We miss you Joe!!!

Steve

December 12, 2010

Joey,
"Alright Whose Buying Me Lunch?" LOL!!!
You were always FUN to have around! Even Though you not physical @ SunGard, I know that your Spirit shows up! Because sometimes it feels you are still there!!
MISS YOU!! LOVE YOU MAN!!

Joey

December 3, 2010

Dearest Joey,
Today I had put a photo of you, a photo of yesterday and one that will never fade. I thought this may go well with your everlasting ways and the thoughts we have of you that will never go away. Your sister Renee

Joey

Joseph Paradiso

December 3, 2010

Joey

December 3, 2010

Julie Paradiso

September 17, 2009

Dearest Joe, I cannot believe a year has gone by and I did'nt hear you say "Hey Shmo" I miss you so much that my heart aches when I think of you. The more time passes the more I miss you. I will see your children tonight and in their faces I will see yours. Love Schmo

September 15, 2009

Joe....I think about what our lives were like a year ago...I want to cry. It was the hardest time of my life. I want you to know that I will forever take care of your family. I will keep this promise. Love, Tina

September 15, 2009

Joe....I think about what our lives were like a year ago...I want to cry. It was the hardest time of my life. I want you to know that I will forever take care of your family. I will keep this promise. Love, Tina

August 26, 2009

Hi Joe,

Renee has volunteered to keep this guest book open forever. I miss you and it is nice to know I'll always have a place to write about our times together. Miss you and I love you,
Julie Paradiso
[email protected]

August 25, 2009

Dearest Joe,

As I read all the entries on your page, I am not surprise to read of the kindness you have shared with so many. I have felt and miss that kindness everyday. Everynight I think of you before I go to sleep, and I know that I am not alone. I think of your smile, your jokes, your great advice, and just thinking of you which stays with me always. You are a great big brother, and a wonderful protector of the human heart. You are missed dearly and daily by all of us, and we will see you soon. I love you very much.

Your little sister
Renee

July 19, 2009

Joey, I needed to say I visited your home today. You are profoundly missed. Without you their your home dosen't feel the same. I love you and think of you every day. Julie Paradiso

Steve Bunyai

May 7, 2009

Joey,
I wanted to say that SunGard_WDL1 is not the same without you. I miss hearing your voice during day @ work!!
Your saying: "Alright Whose Buying Me Lunch?" will always be remember in this place and someone still repeats it at least once a month.
LOVE YOU MAN!!
You Will Always Be Missed!!

Steve

Julie Paradiso

April 30, 2009

To my Brother Joe,
I loved you immensley, I miss you every day of my waking moments. I will never forget our bond as children and as adults. Joe I will make sure your true legacy is carried on. My aim is true

Julie

Red

April 10, 2009

Bird,
Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you as your birthday is coming up. I will never forget you Bird, you are and always will be the friend that I will think of first when I think about the old days, just being a kid and playing baseball was all that we cared about. Sun up to sun down we had a baseball in our sprocket, a mitt on our handle bars, always in search of the next game. Later at night head back to your house to play pool and poker and laugh about the day we just had. You grew up to be a very good man, you have a beautiful family and a dream for them to have a better life. I pray for you and your family Bird, that during this Easter season and your Birthday weekend that they have peace in knowing that they had the best Father and Husband, And that all of your good deeds have been rewarded with the Peace of Heaven, and that one day, when the Lord decides, we shall all be together again.
I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you all the time, but today with your Birthday coming up I needed to to say I miss you and I love you Bird.
~

Anna McHugh

October 21, 2008

Carol,
I'm soo sorry to hear about Joe's passing. It breaks my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Vince and Ana. Call me if there is anything I can do for you.

Katie Santille

October 18, 2008

Dear Carol, Please except our deep sympathy in your time of loss. Your family is in our hearts and prayers. Katie, Scott, Olivia, Emma and August Santille

Nick Carvotta

October 9, 2008

Carol,my deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you at this time. My sincere condolences to the Paradiso and Damico families. May God Bless...

Nick Carvotta

October 9, 2008

Carol,my deepest sympathy and prayers goes out to you. Once again my sincere condolences to the Paradiso and Damico families. May God Bless...

Nora Smetak (Keating)

October 9, 2008

The Paradiso Family,

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this very sad time.

Laura Somers

October 7, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss,I know he will be sorely missed.I grew up with joe Bird in Bridgeport he was a great friend and always had a great smile,God Bless.

Dave Kane and Family

October 1, 2008

Paradiso Family
I played ball with Joe Bird on the Americans years ago and he was one of those true characters that you dont see that often . He was definitely one of a kind ..you couldnt help but like Joe no matter what happened. Joe was the guy that kept everybody loose and in line . His unique personality was something that i will always remember and i m sure that Joe was a teriffic husband and father . Please accept our depest condolences

michael digangi

September 30, 2008

to the paradiso family iam very sorry for the loss of joe. Joe was a good friend to the digangi family we had so many great times, poker games,playing fast pitch,joe loved to play baseball. Joe was a stand up guy a good person in body and soul he will be missed bye so many joe u rest in a higher place now may god give u peace and may the lord bless your family bye joe we will never forget u.

KIM MCCURRIE (LAMKIN)

September 23, 2008

MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.JOE BIRD WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE WHILE GROWING UP ON CARPENTER,IF YOU NEEDED A FRIEND HE WAS THE ONE.EVEN THOUGH I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH JULIE,JOEY WAS ALWAYS AT MY HOUSE WITH ALL THE GUYS,HE
WAS A GOOD MAN,FUN TO BE WITH,LOVED TO HAVE FUN,HE WILL BE MISSED,BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.

Donna Jasutis (Sherman)

September 23, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

James E Smith

September 22, 2008

To the Family: I have worked with Joe @ Sungard since 1996... Joe was one of the first guys that I met,he showed me a lot and I will ever be in his debt because of it....May God continue to bless your family,he will certainly be missed. Joe will always be remembered... Sincerely,
James E. Smith

Matt "Red" Sherman

September 22, 2008

To the Paradiso Family,
May GOD bless you all in this most difficult time. May you find peace and strength in your faith, and know that we stand with you and share in your sorrow.

Tim and Cathy Dykes

September 22, 2008

Carol, Vince, and Anamarie--

Our most heartfelt condolences on your loss. The "Bird-Man" was one great guy! Those who had the opportunity to be his teammates over the many years with the Indians were blessed to have him around!

Rich and Judy Moore

September 22, 2008

Carol~
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your childern at this time of sorrow.

Janice Hughes

September 22, 2008

I remember this smart young guy coming into one of our SunGard rooms in Northbrook. I knew nothing of TCP/IP(communications) and was scared to death! But Joe claim me and said 'J' is is easy, no problem. It was many times I followed his lead. A great man, a great human being. GOD bless the family....Jan

Angela & Michael Vetos

September 21, 2008

Carol~
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your childern at this time of sorrow. I hope your memories bring you some peace.

Kim Galvan (Skoczylas)

September 21, 2008

With deepest sympathy to Joe's whole family. I am glad that I had the chance to meet Joe through my cousin's, on Carpenter. After all of us growing up and going our own ways, who would have ever thought that I would get a call at my job from a bank that was having problems with there system and to come to fine out the tech was Joe, what a small world. I wish the family the best and I know things are hard right know but day by day it will get better and you will always remember the good days you have had. I would have been at the wake but did not fine out until Saturday night.

Dave Scumaci & Family

September 20, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Joe Scumaci

September 20, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Aline Flegel

September 20, 2008

Dear Carol,

My deepest sympathy. My thoughts, love and prayers are with you, Vincent and Ana.

Love Always..Your Friend,
Aline

Irene LaPapa

September 20, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God give you strength, a peaceful heart and remind you often of joyful memories of your life together. Be encouraged by the thought you will see each other again. This time away is only temporary. Your family is in my daily prayers.

Linda Wilsterman

September 20, 2008

To Joey's Family,
I remember Joey when we were so young and hanging out on Carpenter. He was the shortest one and the funniest. He made our day whenever he was around because he made us laugh. He will be missed terribly and my prayers are with you and your Family.
with love and prayers
Linda Wilsterman(Partyka) Morris,il

Julio Santiago

September 20, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Nelson Santiago

September 20, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Mike Miller

September 19, 2008

We will never forget Joe's amazing smile and welcoming personality. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Carol, Vince, Anamarie and all of Joe's family and friends.
Mike and Michelle Miller and boys

Bunyai Family

September 19, 2008

Carol, Vincent, & Ana
My Deepest Sympathy!
All of you are in our Thoughts and Prayers!!
OUR HEARTS GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU!!!
I (Steve S. Bunyai) will miss Joey a lot not only as co-worker, but also as Friend!!!!

mike lenski

September 19, 2008

Mike,Gerry,Kyle
Our condolences to his family, he will be greatly missed by all ,our prayers go out to joe and his family
rest in peace buddy....

Denise Faraone

September 19, 2008

Dear Carol, Vince, and Anamarie,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless, we love you...
Joe, Denise, Joey, and Gianna Faraone

AUNT DOROTHY & BILL CONROY

September 19, 2008

Dear Carol, Vincent and Anamarie:
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you all. It is Joe!

Leah Cohen

September 19, 2008

Carol, Vince and Anamarie,
We are so sorry for your loss, as you go through this difficult time we have you in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything at all please let us know.
The Cohen Family

Jill Binkley

September 19, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.
Joe will be greatly missed by many.

Ami Caruso

September 19, 2008

Carol, Vince, & Anamarie,
My heart goes out to you and your family at this time and in the days ahead. Joe was a wonderful husband and father, he will be greatly missed. May your memories of him bring you confront.

Victor Megaro

September 19, 2008

Julie, Anthony, Theresa and Renee. Our entire family is greatly saddened to learn of Joe's passing. You are all in our prayers.

Joan Lewis

September 19, 2008

Carol , Vince and Anamarie
Words can't express how deeply saddened we were to hear the news about Joe. Know that you are our in our hearts and prayers at this extremely difficult time.
Joan, Jeff, Owen, Aidan and Shea Lewis

Kari Callahan

September 19, 2008

Carol, Vince, Anamarie    
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Joe was a wonderful husband and a great dad. He will be missed.

Sheila Funk

September 19, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

cc c

September 19, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Colleen Cismesia

September 19, 2008

Carol and Family,

We are saddened by the loss of such a wonderful person. Dave says that Joe had a way about him that made everyone happy, a "presence" if you will. He will be greatly missed. You and your family our in our prayers. May God Bless and Watch Over You Always.

With Love,
Dave Cismesia & Family

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