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Paolo Dominici Obituary

Paolo Dominici Died in a spearfishing accident Sat, April 11th while vacationing in Hawaii. Paolo was born in Italy January 24, 1960. At 49, Paolo was a family man who adored his wife Shari and 10-year old Isabella more than anything. He was very close to his brother, Luigi and mother, Isabella. "Amore Mio," as Shari would call him, was passionate with his favorite sports, as a diver and soccer player since his teenage years in Italy. Paolo, owner of acclaimed restaurant, Bacco, known for homemade pastas and breads, is a local favorite in the Noe Valley. Paolo worked nightly and enjoyed chatting with guests and recommended food and wine. A Memorial Service will be held in Paolo's honor on Friday, May 1st 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Anne of the Sunset Catholic Church, 850 Judah Street (parking available behind the school yard between Funston and Irving Streets).

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Apr. 27 to Apr. 28, 2009.

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Luca Moglia

May 26, 2009

Dear Shari and Isabella,
we've just heard the devastating news about Paolo. We have very fond memories of his "simpatia" and the time we all spent together in Sardegna. Our thoughts are with you in this very difficult time.

Lots of love Luca, Claire, Sandra, Giorgio, kids and family.

May 10, 2009

Dear Shari,
Paolo was a beautiful person. Kind and gentle. He was just so much more....

I will always be there for you.
Your loving sister,
Holly

May 6, 2009

Dear Shari and Isabella,
We feel so sorry for the loss of Paolo. If there is anything we can do to help at any time, please let us know.
With deep sympathies,
Henrik, aunt, and family

Anna Hightower

May 3, 2009

Dear Paolo, Our warm brother-in-law, A great uncle to our children and grandchildren, Shinran Shonin wrote at the end of his text,"...those who have been born first, guide those who come later, and those who come later join those who were born before." You have graced our lives. Thank you for all you have done and all that you have left us. And as you travel on your way, peace and serenity, Anna and George

Mary Lee

April 30, 2009

Dear Shari and Isabella,

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time.

The Lee Family (Mary, Dave, Sammi, and Kevin)

Wanda Ilano

April 30, 2009

My dear friend Shari & Isabella,

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Paolo was a great dad and loving husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Ilano Family (Wanda Lee, Juancho, Tiffani and Justin)

The Ng Family (Ken, Lu, Genevieve, Brendan and Jason)

April 30, 2009

Dear Shari & Isabella
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and Isabella. You two are in our prayer and thoughts.
Our deepest condolence.

April 30, 2009

My dear friend Shari & Isabella,

I’m so saddened by your loss. You have my deepest sympathies. Although no words can ease the loss, just know that you and Isabella are in every thoughts and prayers. You have my support in the days, months and years ahead.

With love,

Mimi Hiro

Diane & Tony Martorana

April 30, 2009

Dear Shari and Isabella
Our hearts go out to you....
You both are in our prayers...
Old Bacco customers,
Diane & Tony Martorana

Johnny Jang

April 30, 2009

Dear Cousin Shari and Niece Isabella,
We are so sorry for the lost of Paolo. He was a beautiful person. Our thoughts are of you and our hearts are with you. May you be comfort by those wonderful and loving memories.
With Love and deep sympathy,
Johnny, Aunt Wendy and family

Yee

April 29, 2009

Shari and Isabella ~

Our thoughts and love are with you and the family. We will miss Paolo's warmth and friendship.

The Yee Family (Fran, Peter, Alex and Adam)

April 29, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss! My deepest condolences go out to you and your family and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Mijin Martz

Gwen Chilton

April 29, 2009

Dear Shari and Isabella
So… very sorry for your loss
No one knows “Why”
Still we ask …
Only time can answer in gentle waves of memory that wash the sadness away.

With Sincere Sympathy

The Leaver Family

April 29, 2009

My dear sister and niece,
We are deeply sadden by your loss and ours. The holidays and barbeques won't be the same without Paolo's presence and wonderful pasta dishes.

Sherman Ho

April 29, 2009

Dear Shari and Isabella,

I feel for the hardship that you are enduring. May God always look after you and Paolo.

Love,
Sherman

Ikuko Kyle

April 28, 2009

We are so very sorry for your loss and are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

The Kyle Family -- Ikuko, Arthur, Alisa, and Marina

April 28, 2009

Our deepest condolences, arrivederci Paolo.
Barbara & Danny Maco

April 28, 2009

April 28, 2009

Steve MacDonald & Family offer our most sincere condolences and pledge to support Sherry and her daughter in any way possible in the years to come.

Simmonds

April 28, 2009

Dear Shari and Isabella - We have been great fans of Paolo for years as frequent customers of Bacco and more recently getting to know him more while he was at Divino. He was a sweet, funny, caring and family first person. He always gave special attention to our young daughter when we came in. He talked often of his family and of course we shared his love for great food and wine. We wish you strength in this difficult time and are extremely sorry for your loss.

the Simmonds family

April 27, 2009

Dear Shari and Isabella, Our deepest condolences for your great loss.Massimo remembers Paolo as a great man ,good and kind ,May God give you the strength in this difficult time. (Paolo may peace be with you in heaven)your friends,Massimo and PATRICIA Ianniccia.

Susy Scarpone

April 27, 2009

Dearest Sherry & Isabella,

Paolo has always impressed upon me a gentle soul and a genuine kind character. I've always admired the love and bond which illuminated when he was with you and Isabella.

We will miss Paolo terribly and will be here for you and Isabella.

Massimo's Birthday Party (Susy Scarpone, Massimo Ianucci, Patricia Cardenas & Paolo Dominici)

April 27, 2009

Brenda & Paulo Cardenas (Nicolas)

April 27, 2009

Dear Shari and Isabella,
Our deepest condolences for your great loss. May God give you the strength and fortitude in this difficult period. May Paolo's heart and your memories of him keep both of you strong. Your love for him will always keep him alive in your hearts for eternity.

Paulo (my husband) played soccer with Paolo weekly. Paolo mentioned to my husband that he wished the soccer plays were on different times and days because he wanted to spent more time with you and Isabella. Paulo remembers Paolo as a great header in soccer, but most importantly, as a good and kind person.
Love, Brenda Nicolas & Paulo Cardenas & family

Jay Elliott

April 27, 2009

Shari and Isabella, you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Paolo was a wonderful man and his tremendous love and affection for you both was obvious to all who knew him. He will be sorely missed.

April 27, 2009

Sherry & Isabella,

May God continue to send his blessings to you and continue to help you at this trying time. May you continue to be comforted by your friends and family. Isabella, please remember that your dad will always be with you, in your heart and your mind. Additionally, he is looking down from heaven as he is your newest angel.

Gerry, Leslie, Sergio and Sammy Martins 4-1

April 27, 2009

May God always keep you and your loved ones near him especially during this difficult time.

Laura Dudley

candice mohamed

April 27, 2009

To my loving brother-law, you will be greatly missed by all of us. May peace be with you in heaven.

Candice, Mahmoud, George and Joyce

Gino & Yvette Gentile

April 27, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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