PARADIS, RICHARD S. of Tewksbury, formally of Chelsea on April 17, 2016 after a short illness at age 49. Passed peacefully with his brother Mark and sister-in-law Lisa at his side. Richard was the son of the late John and Ann (Dion) Paradis of Chelsea. Loving brother of Mark and his wife Lisa (Gird) of Tewksbury, Kevin, Steven and his wife Michelle, John and wife Lisa and the late James. Loving Fiancé of the late Debra Nolan. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and dear friends. Visiting hours will be held at the Casper Funeral Home in South Boston from 2-5 PM on Thursday. Interment services will be private. Richard was a longtime Dispatcher, an avid sports fan and loved to sing karaoke. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Richard’s memory to All Care Hospice at www.allcare.org or the American Cancer Foundation at www.cancer.org.