Lawrence Thomas Paradiso

UntitledLawrence Thomas Paradiso, Jr. (Larry) Age 61. A San Jose native passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday April 22. Larry attended St. Josephs, Bellarmine and San Jose State University. He then joined his father in the family business, Blossom Floral Shop which he ran until he retired in August of last year. He will be remembered for his warmth, good humor and his love of people. He enjoyed spending time with family, friends and dogs. He completed several marathons and especially enjoyed the annual Wharf to Wharf race and party in Santa Cruz each summer. He spent many enjoyable hours in his garden and his beach house. He will be missed by his wife of 35 years; Diane, his children; Lia and Larry, his mother Helen, his brother Bob and the many family, friends and dogs who knew him. Larry was predeceased by his father Lawrence Thomas Paradiso, Sr.Funeral Services will be held Saturday April 29th at 11:00 a.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St. San Jose, CA. Interment to follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Donations would be appreciated to the Alliance for Lupus Research 28 W. 44th St. Suite 1217 New York, NY 10036.