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.
A Mass, Burial and Celebration of His Life will take place at a later date. 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.
Offer Condolence for the family of Paul Pecoraro
Print Obituary & Condolences
Judith Gargano
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.
Candace L Kollath
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
Guinn Hill
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.
Stan and Sally Bennett
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.
John Megna
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
Sheri
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