After a long battle, Paul passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 with his family by his side. The family would like to thank everyone for their love and support. Please feel free to leave your condolences in the comments area below. Rest well Paul. We love you!
5 comments:
Hi Marco and Laura, So sad to hear of the loss of your son Paul. Please accept my sincere condolences. I will make a contribution to the challenge center as you have requested. With Love and Prayers.
Charlie Coradino
Paul is/was such a great guy, great friend, great handyman, a grat poker player, a ladies man and loved all sorts of activities outdoors! From Skateboarding to snowboarding, Moto X, surfing, camping to just your all american sports, baseball or football. He was good in all aspects. I met Paul back in Senior league playing baseball when were ended up on the same team that year. Kinda lost touch with him as Jr. High/ middle school went on but reunited once high school came around. Was cool casue we had alot of the same friends. Thing is, I was a grade above him but Paul was older then me by about 3 weeks. We always laughed about that. I remember Paul my sophomore year rolling to school in his Nissan Sentra with the deepest bass coming from that trunk of his! Had heads turning and many knew exactly who it was once he as he entered that parking lot!! Then of course Paul being the handyman & car enthusiast that he was, he got the Blue Chevy Nova. Was a great car that many wont forget riding in and truly fit his personality so well! Muscle car to go with that muscle physique which really showed on the football field! I remember Paul was really exciting to watch Friday nights cause he knew his position so well and would just lay players out on the opposing team from that linebacker position. I attended plenty of his games and we attended plenty parties in high school and had plenty of laughs along the way. That all continued once we were outta high school. I got involved in a game called Over The Line at a young age and with Paul's background playing baseball he def wanted in on the fun. So we would get friends together and play OTL down at Crown Point every Sunday and all the tournaments that were there to play in during the Spring and Summer for years. Even took a couple trips down to Mexico to camp play OTL, volley ball, Off road on the beach, light off fireworks eat street tacos and surf. So many laughs down there. He loved the game of Over The Line and loved camping out each year on Fiesta Island for the World Championship those 2 weekends which we waited for all year long. Xmas in July is what we called it and still do. Paul really got into MOto X and allowed me to ride his 250cc dirt bike for my first time. Ill never forget that rush i got from it as i pinned it through all 5 gears. My eyes were even watering inside those goggles. Ill also never forget looping his bike and landing right on my ass. That will teach you to let the clutch out all the way when shifting gears.Sorry for bending those handle bars again buddy. Just wanted to share some good times about our friend Paul as i will miss him deeply. We will meet again and carry on where we left off with the good times and the laughs! I Love You Paul, Your Friend Derik aka Chingus
People Liked Him
People liked him, not because
He was rich or known fame:
His was not a brilliant style
He was not a forceful way,
But he had a gentle smile
And a kindly word to say.
Never Arrogant or proud,
On he went with manner mild;
Never quarrelsome or loud,
Just as simple as a child;
Honest, patient, brave and true;
Thus he lived from day to day,
Doing what he loved to do,
In a cheerful sort of way.
Wasn't one to boast of gold
Or belittle it with sneers,
Didn't change from hot to cold,
Kept his friends throughout the years,
Sort of man you like to meet
Any time or any place.
There was always something sweet
And refreshing in his face.
Sort of man you'd like to be;
Balanced well and truly square;
Patient in adversity,
Generous when his skies were fair.
Never lied to a friend or foe,
Never rash in word or deed,
Quick to come and slow to go
In a neighbors time of need.
Never rose to wealth or fame
Simply lived and simply died,
But the passing of his name
Left a sorrow, far and wide.
Not for the glory he'd attained
Nor for what he had of pelf,
Were the friends that he had gained,
But for what he was himself.
EDGAR GUEST
Rest In Beautiful Peace Paul, You were a teacher, you taught everyone who knew you how to appreciate life while you can, be a true friend and and loving person, among many other things. You got your wings.
Crystal Navarro
I didn't really know Paul outside the football field in high school. I would see him at parties and we both have a common understanding, I had his back and he had mines. We would joke & clowned each other, especially when I had my son (our junior year). Even at sea camp (fiesta island), Christan, Paul and Troy started a rumor, saying that I push my girlfriend down the stairs to make her have a miscarriage. I heard when he got cancer, so I started to pray for him and he's family.
We all have friends that say they have your back but when it comes down to it. There no where to be found. But when you have a teammate that you could count on... That speaks volumes of his personality/character.
Rest in paradise my friend and see you in heaven... Gods' not done with me yet..
Nesto
I didn't know Paul as well as lot of his close friends growing up however I do have good memories of him. I met Paul through his friends Chingus and Scott. I remember when Paul started coming out to crown point with his huge group of friends. Although he was a little behind since most of us had been playing for years I remember his eagerness to play the game and get better. We had some great times. In those days it was legal to drink on the beach. We would all get there early, set up the courts, put the music (or padre game if they were playing, he loved the Pads), have some beers and just have a great time until sundown. It was a religion during the summer every Sunday we were there. I remember Paul always wanting to get next up to play more games and he was always smiling. Nobody was having a better time than Paul. Paul got sick and unfortunately had to stop playing. No doubt he would have been a great player. I also remember when he first got sick his friends had some benefits to try to earn money to help with his bills. His positive attitude always stood out. He was always smiling having a good time and had a great attitude. It's hard to imagine many people could have been as strong. It was incredibly sad when I heard the news he passed but hope now he can finally be at peace. He fought long enough.
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