Paul Anthony Dodo

Paul Anthony Dodo "Buddy," 56, of Zion, IL formerly of Chicago and Alsip, IL, passed away peacefully while holding his wife’s hand on November 2, 2026 in Lindenhurst, IL.

Paul was born on June 17, 1970 in Chicago, IL the son of John and Janet (Gorman) Dodo. Paul graduated from Marist High School and earned both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree from VanderCook College of Music. He attended First Church of God in Oak Lawn and married Elizabeth Henry at Meadow Ridge Baptist Church in Zion, IL. Paul worked as a music teacher, band director, and musician. He loved his pets especially his dogs Rocky and his beloved pug Dora who passed before him. More than anything, Paul loved music and played in many bands: Brothers in Arms, Reckless Maggie, Chicago Sound Machine, Windy City, and Risky Business with his wife Liz. He was a member of the Marist High School Marching Band. He learned to play and teach 17 different instruments but his main instruments were the bass and saxophone. He loved running and completed the Chicago Marathon in 2011 and several other half marathons. He loved Jesus and his church in Oak Lawn and served on their worship team. He also recorded CDs of the worship team.

Paul is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Dodo; step-son, Alexander Braun; step-daughter, Tessa Braun; father, John (Kathy) Dodo; sister, Shannon (Frank) Falbo; aunts: Karen (Bob) DePaul, Arlene (Dennis) Dyon; cousins, Kelly (Craig) Fleming, Kristin Redmond, Kerry Engberg, Kurt (Kim) Shampine, Kenny Shampine, Michelle Feeney, Carrie (Keith) Garstecki, Tracy (Marc) Goldfuss, Michael (Kristina) Gorzelanczyk; nieces and nephews, Lillian, Michael, Max, and Lucy Falbo.

Paul was preceded in death by his Mother Janet Dodo; grandmother Clara Gorman; aunt Lois Shampine; uncle Butch Gorman; cousins Kory Miller and Kim Shampine whom were all claimed by the same cruel disease that took Paul’s life Young Onset Familial Alzheimer’s Disease.He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Francis and John Dodo Sr., uncle Jack Gorman; cousin George “Kayo” Shampine Jr.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Rd., Zion, IL. A second visitation will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Meadow Ridge Baptist Church, 4500 IL-173, Zion, IL.

 In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Barrington Area Council on Aging, https://bacoa.org/.