Dean R. Paradis, 63, of New Britain, died on Saturday, May 7, at Hebrew Home. Dean was born in Bristol on Oct. 26, 1958, and was a son of Ginette (Grondin) Paradis of Bristol and the late Joseph John Paradis. Raised in Bristol, he graduated from Bristol Central High School. He was a self-employed house painter who enjoyed fishing. In addition to his mother, Dean is survived by two brothers: Robert Paradis of New Britain and Steven Paradis and wife, Michelle of Torrington; special friend: Ellen Flanigan and her son, Logan; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Relatives and friends may call at Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., Bristol, on Tuesday, May 17, between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian of Christian Burial celebration at St. Ann Church, 215 West St., Bristol, at 11 a.m.  Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. Please visit Dean’s memorial website at www.FunkFuneralHome.com.