Dominick J Paradise

June 8, 2012 - June 8, 2012

Date of Notice: Friday, June 8, 2012; Burlington County Times, Courier Post, Central Record Dominick J. Paradise, 80, of Mt Laurel, NJ, formerly of Medford Lakes, passed away after a long courageous battle on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Born in Camden, NJ, also known as Yogi, Pop Pop, Mr P. Daddy-O and Santa Claus to many, Dominick was a draftsman for RCA, and retired after 38 years of service. He was an active member and volunteer of St Mary of the Lakes Church and Knights of Columbus 6520 for over 40 years. He also served the community as President of the Medford Lakes Colony Club, President of Medford Lakes Lions Club, and ML Canoe Carnival Chairman. He spent many years coaching the children of the community at MLAA, St Mary of the Lakes School and CYO. He loved refereeing and umpiring high school sports and special olympics. Dominick was predeceased by his wife Mary Elizabeth (Barr) and is survived by his wife MaryAnn Paradise (Canivan); his loving children; Maribeth Holiday (Mark), Thomas Paradise (Carmen), Chrisanne Beaumont (Barry), Michelle Castillo (Danny), Alicia McCullough (Keith), Pamela Paradise, Annemarie Medina (Eric), Joseph Paradise (Shannon), Edward Canivan (Lynn), Brian Canivan (Frank) and also his 17 grandchildren who were his pride and joy. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday, June 10, 2012, from 4-7PM, at the Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St., Medford, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, at10:30AM, at St. Mary of the Lakes R.C. Church, 40 Jackson Rd., Medford. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dominick's memory to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053; or to the Medford Lakes Lions Club, P.O. Box 2105, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055. Watch Video Tribute