BARBARA J PARADISO (FAY)

Mrs. Barbara J. (Fay) Paradiso, 92, passed away on Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Myrtle (Morse) Fay. She was the beloved wife of Leonard L. Paradiso, with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage.

Raised and educated in the Boston area, Mrs. Paradiso graduated from Roslindale High School. After graduation, Barbara married her husband, and moved to Framingham, where they raised their family.

Barbara was a vibrant free spirit – radiating love and laughter everywhere she went. She was incredibly kind, always the first to offer a helping hand or a listening ear to anyone in need. With her charming personality and effortless wit, Barbara was an incredible storyteller who captivated us all with endless stories of fun-filled adventures throughout her 92 remarkable years.

When she wasn’t outside taking long walks or tending to her garden, Barbara could be found reading a good book, dancing in bedazzled shoes, or working on one of her many knitting projects. Most of all, Nana Barbie adored spending time with her family – making irreplaceable memories to carry with them for a lifetime.

The love Barbara had for her family was simply immeasurable. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Paradiso of Ipswich, sons: Stephen Paradiso and his wife Beth of West Newbury; and Kenneth Paradiso of N.C., and her daughter-in-law, Wendy Paradiso of Attleboro, along with grandchildren: Joseph Paradiso, Alexa Paradiso, Avery Paradiso, Nicholas Paradiso, Hayley Sund, Kenneth Paradiso, Colby Paradiso, Christina Paradiso, Michelle Paradiso, and Danielle Paradiso, and great-grandchildren; Austin, Bennett, Juliet, Olivia, and Cooper. Barbara’s spirit is now reunited with her husband Gino, son Dave Paradiso, her sister Ruth Fay, and her son-in-law Daniel Sund.

ARRANGEMENTS – Relatives and friends are invited to attend Barbara’s visiting hours, which will be held at O’Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 167 Maple St., (rte 62) DANVERS on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023, from 4 to 7 P.M. Burial will be private. We hope you can join us to celebrate her life – Barbara’s legacy will continue to live on through the fond memories and stories that will be cherished for many years to come. She was a beautiful soul who brought joy and happiness to all who knew her, and she will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sweet Paws Rescue, https://www.sweetpawsrescue.org/donate, and/or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, http://www.stjude.org/