Paul Michael Dittamo
Paul Michael Dittamo
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Born on August 25, 1978 at Ft. Belvoir, VA., Paul was the son of Hector and Theresa Dittamo of Lake Ridge who survive. He graduated in 1997 from Woodbridge Senior High School, and received an Associate Degree in Culinary Art from Stratford University. In 2005 Paul and his family opened Fox's Pizza Den in the The Glen Shopping Center in Lake Ridge.
After 16 years in the restaurant industry, working in various restaurants in the Woodbridge, Springfield and Fredericksburg areas, and through the influence of his brother-in-law Prince William Police Sergeant Matt Mihalovich, Paul joined the DC Metropolitan Police. He chose the DCMP because that is where he thought he could do the most good and serve the people best. Had his life not been cut short, Paul would undoubtedly have cooked up some fine meals for his fellow officers.
In addition to his parents, Paul is survived by his wife Shana Condie Dittamo and by their unborn first child. Also surviving are his siblings Christy (Eric) Bossard, Angie (Ed) Lowther, Becky (Matt) Mihalovich, Jennifer (Carl) Blevins, Andrew (Courtney) Dittamo, Peter Dittamo, and Elizabeth Dittamo; and by 21 nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 3 from 2-4 PM and 6-9PM at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd, Woodbridge, Va. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 12805 Valleywood Drive, Lake Ridge, Va. at 11AM on Thursday, November 4, 2010, with Rev. Daniel Hamilton as the celebrant. Following a police honor procession to Paul's duty station in the District, interment with full honors will be at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery, 6430 Token Forest Drive, Manassas, VA at approximately 3PM. Honorary pall bearers will be Paul's 7 siblings, Nate Condie, Toby Dakon, and Prince William Police Sergeant Matt Mihalovich. All Dittamo/Condie family and friends are cordially invited to join in the police procession and to the interment ceremony. A reception will follow at about 4PM for police officers from all jurisdictions, and Dittamo/Condie family and friends at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Paul Dittamo Memorial Fund, 4196 Merchant Plaza, #631, Lake Ridge, VA 22192 for the support and education of Paul's and Shana's expected baby.
This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
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Ellen Totten
October 27, 2019
Dear Hector, Theresa and family. I'm so shocked to hear this sad news about Paul. When there are no words to soften the pain you all are going through, I pray that the comfort of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surround you with His love and Blessings. With much love, Ellie Totten (Jerry passed away in February of this year)
Mark Dittamo
November 22, 2010
Dear Hector and family,
I read the news. I'm lost for words but I wanted you to know that my heart goes out to you and your family. My sincere sympathy.
Darryl Hall, Sr
November 17, 2010
Dear Dittamo Family,
May the peace of God that passes all understanding be with you as you mourn the sudden loss of your beloved son, brother, husband, and friend. I heard many stories of the Dittamo children while stationed at the Pentagon with his father, Hector Dittamo. My prayers are with you all!!
November 11, 2010
To the entire Dittamo family,
I am so sorry and sad of Paul's sudden passing. I remember Paul and Lizzy in PE at Marumsco Hills. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this extremely difficult time.
Laura Altholz
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Debbie Devendorf
November 11, 2010
Dear Dittamo Family,
It is with deepest regret that I heard about Paul's passing. Dave and I would have liked to have paid our respects personally. Perhaps you remember the times he, Toby , Mike and others would come to our house for the weekly vieing of COPS and America's Most Wanted. Who knew then that the future held a position as an officer for Paul. We are praying for all of you, especially for his wife and new child.
Dave and Debbie Devendorf
Corina Willis
November 9, 2010
I am saddened to hear about Paul's passing . I know you guys are a very close family and I offer my condolences to all of you. Corina Willis-Serrano
Andy Kreutzer
November 8, 2010
I am deeply saddened to hear of Paul's passing. Growing up down the street, I know firsthand what a great person he was. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family.
Jonathan Condie
November 7, 2010
Dear Dittamo Family, Although we have never met, I want you all to know that my family is very upset about your loss. I am sure that Paul was a wonderful loving husband, son and would have been a terrific father. I am also sure that he got a hero's welcome in heaven. You are in our prayers. God Bless You and all of the other heros of the world.
Audrey Condie
November 7, 2010
Dear Shana and the Dittamo Family, I am sorry we never got the chance to know your wonderful husband and son Paul. He became part of our lives through marriage to my beautiful granddaughter. By all accounts he was very much loved by all who knew him. Our hearts go out to you all. God Bless You.
Grandma Audrey Condie & Family
Lindsay Northup
November 7, 2010
Having graduated high school with Paul and playing soccer with his wonderful sister Angie, my prayers are with everyone affected by this tragedy. Paul was so loved and will always be remembered. My thoughts are with his wife and his family at this time.
Janette Brenton
November 6, 2010
Hector, Theresa, Shauna and the Dittamo/Conde families.
Our hearts ache for all of you! We love the Dittamo clan to pieces and want you all to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Blessings, The Brenton's
Buck, Janette, Matt, Mike and Morgan
Sandra (Bladek) Hering
November 6, 2010
To the Dittamo family and his wife ~ my entire family is saddened by the loss of Paul. I have veen a lifelong friend of Christy's and remember when Paul was born. Please know that our deepest thoughts and prayers are with your very special family. xoxo
Sandra (Bladek) Hering
Wendy Peterson
November 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers to you for your loss.
“When he shall die, take him and cut him out in little stars and he will make the face of heaven so fine that all the world will be in love with night and pay no worship to the garish sun.”
— William Shakespeare (Romeo and Juliet)
November 4, 2010
We are so sad to hear about Paul. We have so many fond memories of your family from the time that Holly and Christian were at your home. We will always remember "DittaPaulAMo" (Christian's name for his friend), God bless you and your family and may the wonderful memories of Paul's 32 years on earth, bring you comfort. Tony, JoAnne, Cyd, Holly and Christian Johnson.
Sue (Brooks) Klinge
November 4, 2010
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. I was a friend of Christy's in Middle School. I remember when baby Paul was born... My God comfort you as only he can.
Amanda Schroeder-Todd
November 4, 2010
Paul was a truly special person who touched the lives of everyone he knew with his kindness and generosity. My condolences and prayers are with his entire family, and especially with his wife and child.
Jane Obertubbesing
November 4, 2010
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of such a great friend. I worked with Paul at Manhattan Bagel many years ago. I will cherish those memories. My prayers are with Shana and their expected child and Paul's family.
Margaret Conte
November 4, 2010
My heart goes out to Shana, Pat, Nate and Paul's family at this very difficult time. I worked with Pat(his mother-in-law) at Fair Oaks Hospital. Pat absolutely ADORED Paul and his family. My prayers are with you all.
November 4, 2010
No words are ever available to express condolences. Please know that my prayers are with the entire family of Paul Dittamo and especially his unborn child.
JP, Dale City
Judith Rodriguez
November 4, 2010
We are so sorry for your great loss.
Judith, Bob, Laurel, and Paul Rodriguez
Rik Opstelten
November 4, 2010
Shana, I am so unspeakably sorry to hear of your loss. There are no words I can find to properly express the sympathy we want to express, so let me merely say that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and that we trust that you will find comfort in the love of friends and family.
Richard Gwizdowski
November 4, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My sincerest condolences and prayers to the family of Paul dittamo.
Ed Chapman
November 4, 2010
To the Dittamo Family,
The Good Lord will now take
care of Paul forever. My
deepest sympathies.
Ed Chapman
(United States Secret Service/
Uniformed Division - Retired)
A Fox's Customer as well!
Jean Crowley
November 4, 2010
Theresa and Hector,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
May Paul walk forever in the presence of God.
Kathy Deel
November 4, 2010
God walks closest with us in our times of sorrow. May His loving arms embrace you, Paul's family and friends, as you cherish his contributions to your lives and his eternal legacy of love.
Bernadette Sihler
November 4, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Paul. I pray that God will give you all the strength needed to see you through this tragedy. I didn't know Paul and Shana but I worked with Pat at Fair Oaks. She was always telling us about her lovely Shana and how much she loved Paul and all his family and I know she is thrilled about the baby. I know he will be terribly missed by everyone. God Bless you all and keep you in his circle of love. Sincerely,
Jennifer McCaughey
November 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 3, 2010
Shana, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Dittamo Family. God Bless. Uncle Paul and Aunt Alberta Condie
Emanuel Allen
November 3, 2010
Officer ET. ALLEN 2 DIST WE ARE SADDEN FOR YOUR LOST OUR HARTS ART WITH YOU.
Sara Roach
November 3, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Paul. I too went to high school with him. I remember him being so friendly and outgoing to everyone and anyone. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time.
Wanda Carter
November 3, 2010
Prayers go out to Paul's family.
Paul will be missed!
Rebecca Hatch Downey
November 3, 2010
Dear Dittamo Family (and extended family),
I worked with Paul (and Pete) at The Outback many years ago. I can still see goodnatured Paul working in the cold side window or cooking up a storm on the hot side. I remember seeing him cruising the streets of Lake Ridge in that VW Bug long before I knew him. I cannot begin to express how terribly sad I am to learn of his passing. Life is just so incredibly hard sometimes. I pray that God will wrap you up in His loving arms and carry you through the days, weeks, years ahead as He is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18).
Tony Fox
November 3, 2010
I am sorry for your loss. May god bless your families.
Andy Shaw
November 3, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Paul and I were great friends through middle school and high school. Soccer tournaments and sleep overs with Paul and is family have always been a fond memory of mine. He was a gentle person with such a happiness for life. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Dorie Irby
November 3, 2010
So sorry to hear about the loss of Officer Dittamo. I graduated high school with him and knew him than. He was a very nice guy. My condolences to his family.
Etta Roberts
November 3, 2010
Shana,
Even from thousands of miles away, you are in my prayers and thoughts especially at this time. May God comfort you and your family.
Peace and Blessings
Eleni Trembelas
November 3, 2010
My prayers go to the Dittamo and Condie Families, and to Paul and Shana's unborn child, who will grow up knowing how many knew and loved Paul.
Pat Pedigo-Dunn and Keith Pedigo
November 3, 2010
Theresa and Hector, Please accept our family's deepest condolences in the loss of your son, Paul. As parents who also lost a son only one year ago, we understand your sadness. May God Bless you and your family.
Wilma & Bill Smith
November 3, 2010
Theresa and Hector, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We are former members of Seton and have a son an active duty police officer in Fairfax. We will continue to pray for you and your family and Paul.
Dave Peters
November 3, 2010
The Dittamo family and Lake Ridge has suffered a tragic loss. I can not find the words to express how sorry I am, except to say my heart aches and my prayers are with you.
Damon Pelletier
November 3, 2010
"He was my wrestling partner in Middle school, and I grew up with his family. You will be missed, man. Positive thoughts for all your family."
Jennifer Aldridge
November 2, 2010
Shana, I am so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. You are very much in my thoughts.
Bernadette Warren
November 2, 2010
My sincerest condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Paul Dittamo. May he rest in peace.
Robert Johnson
November 2, 2010
My deepest sympathy to your family, Paul will be missed.
Robert Johnson Ofc/MPD/1D
Debbie and Roger Mayberry
November 2, 2010
Shana we want you to know that we all loved Paul and that we enjoyed the time we had with him. We are proud to have been his friends. He will be missed. Please keep in touch and call us if there is anything we can do for you. He always talked about his wonderful large family and was very proud of everyone. Please accept our deepest condolences, love and prayers. Debbie and Roger Mayberry
November 2, 2010
Shana, your friends at LarsonAllen feel your pain and we offer you our support. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I know how much Paul meant to you, please let me know if there’s anything I can do.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Deloris Bowers
LarsonAllen
Jerry & Ellie Totten
November 2, 2010
Dear Hector and Theresa. Jerry and I want to express our sincere sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your son, Paul. I remember when he was born, being your neighbors on John Hancock Court. May God sustain you all during this terrible time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Jerry & Ellie Totten, The Villages, Florida
Tom & Marie Davis
November 2, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carrie Ann Gonzales
November 2, 2010
Our hearts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you during your time of sorrow. Carrie Ann and Jon Gonzales, Jason and Chelsea Dayton
Sally Shope
November 2, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Sally and Bob Shope
Rick Marcey
November 2, 2010
Theresa and Hector, The untimely loss of Paul must weigh heavily upon you. I have no doubt that "Team Dittamo" will come together and provide support and comfort to each other and all who knew Paul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tawanna Tyson
November 2, 2010
My God bless your family.
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