Decker Smith Paravato, beloved infant son of Michelle and David Paravato, and younger brother of Graham, passed away peacefully, Sunday morning, November 21, 2021 in his parents' arms.  Decker was born September 28, 2021.

Decker's birth was eagerly anticipated by his family, his grandparents Lori and Wes Wagner (Arizona) and Jil and Tom Paravato (Texas) his great grandmother, Alma Sherrill, his great grandfather, Francis Paravato, his seven aunts, seven uncles and twenty-two cousins.

His life was a gift, and in his short seven and a half weeks, he brought joy to everyone who met him, both in person and virtually.  He loved being held and would always firmly grip the finger of anyone holding him. Decker was a fighter and in his last week of life, although he struggled, often smiled.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3155 Trickum Rd NE, Marietta, Georgia.

Special thanks to the NICU staff at Children's Hospital of Atlanta Egleston for their tender and diligent care. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Children's Interstitial Lung Disease Foundation (chILD) at www.child-foundation.org