Russell J. Paradise

Russell J. Paradise, 64, of Mechanicstown, OH, died April 3, 2009, in Florida.

He is survived by his mother, Marie; a brother, Allan; sister-in-law, Karen and niece, Melissa, all of Chagrin Falls, OH.

He was preceded in death by his father Russell Sr.

Mr. Paradise was a Vietnam War veteran and an avid motorcycle racer.

His Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Herrington Bethel Church Cemetery, 4009 Arbor Rd., Mechanicstown, followed by a repast at Carrollton VFW, 2291 Chase Rd.