Domenic D Paldino

Domenic D. Paldino, 57, a lifelong resident of Worcester, and a resident of Stuart Florida, passed away tragically Friday May 14, 2021 while vacationing in Costa Rica. 

Born and raised in Worcester, Domenic was born on February 27, 1964, the son of Anthony Paldino, Sr. and Vincenza (DiMarzio) Paldino.  Educated here and shortly after graduation from high school, began a career of success, charity, and happiness.    A man with self-drive, he ultimately built a successful empire.  He worked at companies like Borci Auto, the Boulevard Market and Coca-Cola before forming Madison Motors, where he nurtured it,  Chanity Reality and The Check Depot into major operations.  A man with a huge heart and personality, he was always willing to share his success with others.  As his family told the Worcester Telegram,  "His main thing was giving back to people who weren't as fortunate as he was,"  “During the Christmas holiday season, Domenic stopped at the Toys R Us in Auburn and paid thousands in customer layaways, making sure he was anonymous,  He knew that it would make many people smile, even if they didn't know the guy who paid the bill.”  His sister Tammy says, “He always put a smile on everyone's face," "Whenever we got together as a family, he'd always come in and make a joke."  He was one of four children raised on Grafton Hill who never moved far from their roots and never forgot where they came from.  His passing leaves a major whole in our family, friends and especially the community who benefited from him and his generosity.  His memories will live on and never be forgotten.

Domenic is survived by the family who loved him dearly and whom he loved back, His two children, Anthony Paldino of West Boylston,  Chelsea Paldino-McTague, husband Tim and his three grandchildren he loved so much an was so proud to be their grandfather, Domenic, Roman and Luna all of Port St Lucie, Florida; his parents Anthony and Vincenza (DiMarzio) Paldino; his three siblings and best friends, Antonio “Tony” Paldino II his wife Druy,, Mark S. and his wife Linda, Tammy Tortora and her husband Ed; his former wife, Sally Simoncini; Many nieces, nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and friends some of who knew him and those just finding out what he did for them in the community and time of need.  

Domenic lived life to its fullest, in addition to caring for his community with charity, he loved his home in Florida, and boating off Rhode Island, and in Florida.  He traveled extensively and made people laugh and feel at ease with his presence.  The most important parts of his life were family, especially his grandchildren who he loved dearly and was with them as much as he could. 

Family and friends can visit with the family Sunday, May 23rd, from 3 pm to 7 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St.    His funeral Mass and burial will be held privately on Monday.   In lieu of flowers memorial remembrances in his name can be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Way, Memphis, Shriners Hospitals for Children
Processing Center, PO Box 863765, Orlando, FL 32886, or Why Me Inc, 1152 Pleasant St,  Worcester, MA 01602