Paul S. Dentino

Chili: Passed away on March 26, 2024, after a brief illness. Paul is predeceased by his grandparents, James & Carmella DelVecchio; brother-in-law, Nelson Diaz Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Damaris Dentino; mother, Patricia (Ron) Fournier; step-sons, Braydon & Tyler Clark; brother, Anthony (Melissa) Dentino; sisters, Marie (Eric) Windover & Michella Dentino; father-in-law, Nelson (Lavonda) Diaz Sr; mother-in-law, Gale (Tyrone) Whitehead; nephews & nieces, Domenico, Jonathan, Bryanna, Sarah, Elyse & Audrey; great-niece, Peyton Breen; many aunts, uncles, cousins & dear friends.

Paul dedicated his life in service to others, working as a dispatcher at the City of Rochester 911 Center and as a volunteer fireman with Gates-Chili & Chili Fire Departments. He loved and cared for his family and friends and will be sorely missed by them all.

Paul's life story will be shared during visitation 2-4 pm & 6-9 pm on Monday, April 1st at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 2nd at St. Pius the Tenth Church, 3010 Chili Ave, Rochester, NY 14624. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 or Hildebrandt Hospice, 2652 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester, NY 14626 in Paul's memory.

A heartfelt Facebook post from Judge Christopher Robert:

Monroe County lost a long time friend to emergency services today... and, so did I

Lieutenant with Gates-Chili Fire District, Police Dispatcher/Dispatcher II at ECD, Fire Dispatcher at Brockport FD, Court Security at Brockport Village Court, Firefighter with Chili Fire Department, son to Patty, husband to Damaris Dentino, brother to his amazing siblings and his favorite role of them all, Uncle Paulie to his wonderful niece...

What can I say about this man I met on my first day at 911 some 25 years ago... It was his first day too... He told me "stick with me" we'll get through this! And we did!

We had a lot in common, both in the fire service, both had special bonds with our Moms, and both started our new career together...

Heaven has a new Angel, and I am sure he has gotten a few chuckles out of those he has encountered already...

Always a smile and a big hello... "Ow you doin, Martin, he'd say... until we got to Court... then it became "Hello Judge!"

Paulie, you made an impression on everyone you met, and you've left a lasting memory on those you called friend... there are many, many of them... We will all shed a tear, and a story as we remember you, old friend...

May you Rest In Eternal Peace and fly high with the Angels... Until, we meet again...