"It's hard to believe you've been gone for 12 years. It seems like yesterday that I was cutting your grass, driving out to Holley for peppers and having you lean over me teach me math, and then punch me in my arm because I got the wrong answer. I miss you all the time and not sure what to do. As I get older I think about growing up more and more and I think about all of the good times that we had in your pool, at Sunday diner and at Mary's hotel. You were a huge inspiration in my life and to this day, I still try to live my life as you would to make sure that you would be proud of me. I miss you and Grandma more than you can ever know. I wish that I could've told you this when you were here with us but I guess better late than never. You were the glue that held the family together. I never had judgement in your eyes. I know that you and Grandma are together again and I hope that one day, I can see the both of you two again and we can all sit down and Sunday rigatoni's. I love you, I miss you, and I'll see you later Grandpa, love Jerusalem."
In loving memory of
Stephen Paris
February 11, 1919 - May 22, 2005
Name: Stephen C. Paris
Life Dates: 2/11/1919 - 5/22/2005
City Of Birth: Rochester, NY
Pre-deceased by
Predeceased by his wife Mary Paris; mother father; 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Survived by
Survived by his children, Stephen (Tina) Paris, Marilynne (Gerald) Santangelo, Paul (Marsha) Paris, Gail (David) Glogowski, Lisa (Gene) Lippa; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; beloved companion Mary Gagliano and her loving family; sisters brother, Josephine Nuccitelli, Mary Sullivan, Vicky (Robert) Dispenza, Anthony (Dolores) Paris, Carm (Pat) Passero; sisters-in-law brothers in law, Jo Paris, Rose Paris, Frank (Jean) Camelio Joseph Camelio; several nieces and nephews.
History
Stephen`s love of his life was his family. He enjoyed spending any quality time he could with his family. He especially enjoyed family get togethers during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Stephen`s mind was very sharp, he excelled in Math and Science. He was generous and very religious. Stephen enjoyed card playing, crossword puzzles, traveling, gardening, reading, NY Yankee Baseball and Buffalo Bills Football. Stephen enjoyed playing Golf and as his "Mr. Fix It" title would suggest he fabricated his own Golf Clubs for himself and his friends.
Donations
In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to American Heart Association, 2113 Chili Ave., Rochester, NY 14624 or to Camp Good Days and Special Times, 1332 Pittsford-Mendon Rd., Mendon, NY 14506 in Stephen's memory.
Services
BARTOLOMEO PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc., 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 Long Pond Rd.) where Stephen's visitation will be Tuesday, May 24th, 2-4 7-9. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, May 25th, 10 AM at St. Jude's Church, 4100 Lyell Rd., (West of Elmgrove Rd.). Interment Holy Ghost Cemetery.
Additional Information
Stephen served in the US Army during WWII. He was a retired Educator, during his career he served as School Principal to several Schools within the City of Rochester School District. Stephen was a member of Kiwanis the St. Jude Men's Club.