Paris Anthony Baldacci

Paris Anthony Baldacci of South Scranton passed away peacefully in his home on March 2 at the age of 97, with his family by his side.

Paris is survived by his beloved daughter and caretaker, Donna Baldacci, Scranton; sons, Anthony Baldacci and wife, Lisa, Scranton; Paris Baldacci and life partner, Andrew Dolkart, New York; and Thomas Baldacci and family, Peckville; granddaughters, Alyssa Lydon and husband, Gerry, Throop; Carina Baldacci and husband, Gage Hermanson, Moosic; and Jillian Baldacci, Philadelphia; and great-grandchildren, Luca and Kai Hermanson and Mackenzie and Madison Lydon.

Paris was preceded in death by his parents, Stella and Joseph Baldacci; brothers, Albert and Fred Baldacci; and his beloved wife and soul mate, Rose Mineo Baldacci.

Paris was born on April 20, 1920, in Scranton, to parents, Joseph and Stella Baldacci. Paris married the love of his life, Rose Mineo Baldacci, on June 21, 1941, who sorrowfully passed away from breast cancer on May 15, 1975, at the young age of 53. Paris served in the United States Navy from Jan. 20, 1944 to Jan. 8, 1946, during WWII. He spent his career driving coal trucks and working as a pants presser for Nino Sportswear and Brooks Brothers Suit Co. in the Scranton area as well as raising his four children and caring for his mother, Stella, who lived a full life, passing away on July 21, 1999, at the age of 101.

Paris was a loving husband, fulfilling father, dedicated grandfather and heart-warming great-grandfather who devoted his life to putting others before himself. Paris could be found at all of his granddaughters' athletic and dance events that took place around Scranton as well as the local Honda Dealership where he would go for his free weekly car washes. Paris was always involved in his family's life. Whether it was running errands, picking up his granddaughters from the bus stop, frequently beeping his horn with the intent to embarrass them or visiting his daughter, Donna, at the floral shop just to check in on her at work, Paris never missed a beat. He benevolently established the role of "Poppy" with all that he had and never took a moment of life for granted. He often referred to the amazing memories that he shared with his adored wife and frequently took his family to visit her grave to maintain the flowers he would regularly plant there for her.

Paris' family would like to send its utmost appreciation to all of those who knew and were a part of Paris' life. They especially extend their sincerest gratitude to Paris' home health aide, Trisha Irving, who has played a tremendous role in assisting Paris' daughter in caring for him so that he could remain living comfortably in his home. He will forever be missed by those that are still here on Earth, but can now dance with his beloved wife in the halls of heaven; a long-overdue event that he has been patiently awaiting to attend.

The family of Paris Baldacci has requested a private family service at August J. Haas Funeral Home Inc. to celebrate his life and to peacefully say their "see you laters." Paris will be laid to rest next to his wife, Rose, at the Italian-American Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in lieu of flowers. https://www.bcrf.org