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Paul Pecoraro

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Paul Pecoraro, 99, of Riverside, MI, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020, 32 days shy of his 100th birthday.

Dad was born April 1, 1920 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to John and Josephine (Valenti) Pecoraro. He was the youngest of 7 children. He attended Hagar No. 6 until high school and then began working on the family farm. Dad served in The United States Army during WWII in 1945, stationed in Italy. He retired from Whirlpool Corporation in June 1981 after 30+ years of service.

He was an avid hunter in Michigan, Colorado and Wyoming. Dad loved fishing especially here on Lake Michigan and Lake Erie. Due to Dad’s love of outdoors, he took us kids camping to Perch Lake in the UP and Ely Lake in Allegan.  Dad was able to spend many winters in Florida. He was a former member of the Hedgehopper Remote Control Flying Club. Dad loved flying RC planes but would never fly on a plane.

He is survived by his children: Paul (Bette) Pecoraro, Mike (Margaret) Pecoraro and Susan Lodyga. Grandchildren: Jon, Jenny, Toni, Jamie, Joey, and David. Great-Grandchildren: Alex, Zach, Ella, Nathan and Ethan. He was preceded by his parents, sibling’s, children’s mother, Margaret and his son-in-law Joseph Lodyga.

Paul Pecoraro, 99 of Riverside, Michigan passed away February 28, 2020.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2020 at St. John’s Catholic Church, 580 Columbus Ave, Benton Harbor, MI with Father Adams, presiding.  Burial will immediately follow the service at Calvary Cemetery with a reception at Paul’s home. Catholic Diocese requires a mask be rn in  Church.

Memorials may be made to Soldiers & Sailors Fund through the Berrien County Courthouse. Arrangements have been entrusted to Purely Cremations-Starks Family Funeral Homes – 269-926-9440. Those wishing to sign Paul’s guest book may do so at www.purelycremations.org.

Dad, you were one of a kind and will truly be missed.

 

 

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  1. Judith Gargano

    March 7, 2020 at 3:29 am

    I was just thinking of Paul about a week ago, and wondering how he was doing. And then today seeing his obituary. I’m so sorry for you Mike and Margaret and the rest of the family.

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  2. Candace L Kollath

    March 7, 2020 at 2:29 pm

    Paul, Mike & Susie – I have so many fond memories of your dad – days off school cutting grapes in Riverside immediately come to mind. What a full & wonderful life he led! I can still find your house on Sheridan 🙂 God bless you all ~ Candy

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  3. Guinn Hill

    March 7, 2020 at 7:27 pm

    Mike, so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Father was a good man, just as you are. May the peace of the Lord be with you and all of the family members during this most difficult time.

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  4. Stan and Sally Bennett

    March 10, 2020 at 12:34 pm

    Sorry to read of the passing of your dad. He lived a long life and now he is entrusted to the heavens above. Sinceres sympathy to the family.

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  5. John Megna

    March 15, 2020 at 6:47 pm

    Paul was a friend and a flying partner, I will miss him.
    I know at these times we miss our love one, but we will all be together again in heaven. I know Paul will be flying, fishing and hunting.
    So sorry for your loss, he will be missed
    John Megna

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  6. Sheri

    March 31, 2020 at 8:08 pm

    To My Dear Cousins Paul, Mike, Susie;
    So sorry to hear of Uncle Paul’s passing
    I feel bad I left after marriage 39 years ago but
    I have good memories of talking with him
    as a young girl
    He was always smiling and seemed to be
    Enjoying his life.
    You all should be so grateful he lived so
    Long into your seniors years before he departed
    I wish I had that time with my father
    to know him as and adult would of been
    So nice. ????Love you all ????????????????????
    Sheri Moscardelli
    Motevosian

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