Obituaries

Chris Strzalka from Chicago , IL

"God bless you Paul. Great memories of you and I working ambulance 33 together"

Susan Ellinger from Chicago , IL

"My late husband Kenny (retired CPD) and I were neighbors with Paul..we lived down the alley from Paul. Kenny’s monicker for Paul was “Doc Paul” & Paul enjoyed that title. Paul, Kenny , Paul Moreno & another retired CPD drove down to Marco Island to our condo back in 2007 & had a great time..I know from Kenny that many memories were made. I will miss seeing Paul in the alley by his garage or to see him motorcycle down my street Nettleton. One thing I know for sure is that Kenny was one of the 1st to greet Paul, they have a lot of catching up to do."

Donna Carpenter from Chicago, IL

"Love and miss you, Uncle Paul - Happy heavenly Birthday ❤️"

Judith Amberg from Arlington Heights, IL

"Dear Scott, Stephen, Roberta, and Family,As the Director of Alumni Relations Emeritus at Saint Viator High School, I offer you the sympathy and prayers of the Saint Viator high school community. Know that our hearts go out to you as you move forward on your journey of grief. You are in our prayers as you continue to share the stories, laugh and cry, and find ways to celebrate the life of your father, your brother, and the love you shared.As I read the obituary for this man who "enjoyed serving the community as a paramedic," I was reminded of an adaptation of a reading from the Book of Sirach.Let us praise an illustrious man, faithful to his family and friends, strong in his love. At peace in his heart and his world, he has left us his good name, and we recount his life of praiseworthy deeds. A generous man his good works will never be forgotten. Among his family and friends remains a rich inheritance born of him…. His name lives on from generation to generation. We gather to sing his praises. We proclaim his wisdom and love of life all our days.We are certainly proud to “claim” Paul as an alumnus. We will remember Paul and celebrate the fact that he continues to be a member of our community at our annual Alumni Memorial Mass, which is usually celebrated on the first Sunday of November at Saint Viator High School in the Alumni Memorial Chapel. The live-streamed 2023 AMM is available at SaintViator.com in the Alumni section. (The date for the Mass in 2024 will be available on the site in the spring of 2024.)As is our tradition, in October we will order a plaque with Paul's name to prayerfully honor him, along with other deceased alumni from Saint Viator and Sacred Heart of Mary, on a wall in the chapel. Also, Paul's name will be listed in the "In Memoriam" section of the winter issue of our news magazine, A Lion for Life.May God’s promise that life is changed, not ended, comfort you! May the knowledge that your father, your brother, lives on in your goodness give you peace and hope!Take care and God bless you with those gifts you most need! JudithJudith Wampach Amberg Saint Viator High School Director of Alumni Relations Emeritus"

Steve Motisi from Hampshire , IL

"Well Paul, this is one motorcycle trip you're taking without me but I'll catch up to you eventually. I'll miss our trips together, our luncheons, our visits together and the laughs we shared. Whenever I think of you I'll smile remembering the good times. Give Cass and Brett a hug and kiss from me. Your loving brother, Steve"

Scott Birmingham from Chicago, IL

"God bless you Paul, thanks for all the fun times and being my preceptor on Ambulance 33. You are a great man. Thank you for all you did for me . Enjoy your motorcycle rides in heaven."

Dan Coonley from Chicago, IL

"I’m thankful to have worked and laughed with Paul. Rest Easy Pal."