Susan Paradiso

Born in Chicago to Silvia (Welsher) and David Hoffer, Susan (Suzi) Valerie Paradiso, age 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 15, 2018, in Madison, Wisconsin. Suzi earned an undergraduate degree in Education and a graduate degree in Organizational Development, taught for several years in Chicago public schools and pioneered in the field of Parent Involvement. During her retirement, she loved to exercise; volunteer; take lifelong learning classes; go to movies, art museums, plays and concerts; drink chocolate shakes; eat hot dogs, pizza and chocolate cake with whipped cream without, amazingly, gaining a single pound. And, shop, especially in NYC's SoHo, where she'd add a hop to her step as she turned from Houston to Mulberry toward her favorite boutique. Truth be told, Suzi rarely strolled the Magnificent Mile without someone commenting on her trend setting glasses, shoes and hats. And friends and family praised her as smart, fun, supportive and a great lady. A strong and independent woman, she will be forever missed and cherished by her husband, Jimmie Ray; brother, Robin; sister-in-law, Fran; daughters, Nicole and Rebecca; son-in-law, Francisco; and grandchildren, Dessa Rose, Niko and Majua. Jimmie Ray dedicated his art to Suzi as his true love, sweet muse and body guard. And, Suzi called him Jimmie D'deesk, laughable and her Little Daddy.

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