Frank Joseph Paul
April 2, 1922 ~ January 4, 2019
Beloved husband, Pap and Great Pappy, Mr. Frank J. “Pap” Paul passed peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Friday, January 4, 2019.
Frank, 96, was born on April 2, 1922 to Franciscus and Maria Simon Paul, who along with his five siblings, preceded him in death.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 66 years, Betty (Rzeszut). Also surviving are his daughter Cynthia (Louis) Bernardi of Weirton, his grandchildren Renata Capozzoli (Brandon Perrone) of Pittsburgh PA and Al Bernardi of Morgantown WV and his great grandchildren Mayzie and Desmond Perrone.
After the United States joined the Allies in World War II, Frank entered the military as an engineer where he served from 1940 to 1945 in both the European and Pacific Theaters. He received a bronze star and the American Defensive Service Medal. After the war Frank received his engineering and drafting degree from East Central State College in Oklahoma. He and Betty moved to Weirton in 1952 and Frank took a job with Weirton Steel as a civil engineer until his retirement in 1985.
After retirement he occupied his free time as a freelance surveyor. He enjoyed building things in his workshop, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. Frank’s greatest joy was his family with fishing coming in a close second. He and his buddies traveled from Canada to the southern US in search of that perfect fish. In his later years he spend hours dropping a line at Beadling Lake. Frank loved helping people and was always the first one to jump in when a friend or neighbor needed a hand. He could fix just about anything. He loved people and never met a stranger.
Frank was an active members of St. Joseph the Worker Church. He also belonged to the WSX 25 year club, Paris Sportsman’s Club and several bowling leagues.
Frank’s final arrangements have been entrusted to Greco-Hertnick funeral home where visitation will take place on Wednesday, January 9th from 4-8pm.
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, January 10th at noon at St. Joseph the Worker church.
The Reverend Father Anthony G. Thurston will officiate.
Interment will follow at the Cemetery of the Alleghenies with full military honors.
The Paul family would like to convey their utmost gratitude to Valley Hospice for the wonderful care and love they provided for Frank. Special thanks to Arlinda Russell who started out as a caregiver for Frank and became a very important part of his family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice 10686 State Route 150 Rayland, OH 43943
Cindy, Louie and family: I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
To Frank’s family, I would like to pass on my condolences on Frank’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with Frank back in the 70s and 80s. He was always a dedicated and conscientious worker with a great sense of humor. I can still picture him sticking one of those little stogie cigars in his mouth and I don’t think he ever lit on, just chewed on it for hours. He was a good man and Frank and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Frank has gone fishing
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Frank Joseph Paul, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Army Veteran, Frank Joseph Paul, is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †