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Dominick R. Padavano - Class of 1961

Submitted by Bill Norvell 1965 <w.norvell@att.net> on 04/Jan/2026
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      Dominick R. Padavano, 82, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on July 23, 1943, he was the son of the late Alphonous Padavano and Theresa Toto Padavano.

Dominick was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served his country with pride and honor. He was an electric lineman by profession for the public utility company.

He is survived by his wife Betha Adell Padavano of the home and three children Stephanie, Dominick, Marie Padavano.

Special thanks to his nephews, Al, Frank, Bob and Larry for all their support, and to the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick staff for the excellent care that was given to Dominick and the family during their time of comfort.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date with inurnment to follow in the Brunswick Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers Dominick asked for donations to be made to one of the following: Tunnel 2 Towers, Lower Cape Fear Hospice "Brunswick" House, or Samaritan's Purse.