Michael V. Paradise

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Michael Paradise Obituary

Michael V. Paradise, 53, of Enfield entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Johnson Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side.

The son of the late Wilmer Paradise Sr., who died in 1988, and Joan (Hubbard) Paradise, with whom he made his home. Michael was born in Fort Fairfield, Maine, and lived in the Thompsonville section of Enfield for the past 35 years. He was a member of the All Saints Council of the Knights of Columbus, a Life Member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, and a Special Olympics contestant. Michael enjoyed music, motorcycles, baseball, fishing, and drinking Coke.

In addition to his loving mother, Michael is survived by his siblings, Wilmer Paradise Jr. of Enfield, Roxann Paradise and her companion, Jay Schroder, of Ashford, Lois Rosato and her husband, Gaspare, of Stafford Springs, and Kevin Paradise of Enfield; as well as his nieces and nephews, Michael, Faith, Desiere, Amber, Joshua, Noelle, Ariel, Jaelynn, Arielle, Correnna, and Makayla; many grandnieces and grandnephews, and his special friends, Billy Rinaldi, Russell Rollins, Mike Mulqueen, and Kevin Campbell.

Michael's family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, July 6, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield.

A funeral service for Michael will follow the calling hours at 8 p.m. at Leete-Stevens. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

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Published by Journal Inquirer from Jul. 2 to Jul. 6, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Paradise

6 Entries

Kathie Klosek

July 7, 2009

Kevin and family ,
I am so sorry to hear about Mike's passing ... May your memories of him last you a lifetime ..

LORRIE ST PIERRE

July 7, 2009

GOD BLESS YOU MICHAEL. YOU ALWAYS BROUGHT A SMILE TO US AT UCONN/BURGDORF PEDIATRIC DENTAL.

WE THINK OF YOU OFTEN,
LORRIE ST.PIERRE

Denise Hood

July 5, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

July 2, 2009

JOHN,CAROLE PORCELLO

FAITH PARADISE

July 2, 2009

DEAR UNCLE MIKE,
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND I WILL MISS YOU SO DEARLY. U WILL ALYAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. AND EVER.

July 2, 2009

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR UR LOST.HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS AND LOVED.MIKE U ARE A BEAUTIFUL PERSON IN OUR HEARTS AND ALWAYS WILL.WE WILL NEVER FORGET U LOVE YA

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