Paul F. Marcinowski
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Saturday, August 28th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107) REVERE, for Paul F. Marcinowski, who died unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, August 23rd, he was 70 years old. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated, following the visitation, in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., REVERE at 12:00 p.m. (Noon). Interment will be held privately in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Paul was born in South Boston and the family later moved to Malden, where he was raised. He was educated in Malden Public Schools & was a graduate of Malden High School, Class of 1968. During his youth, he was a member of Malden Drum & Bugle Corps, he played the trumpet. Paul enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard serving his country for 6 years. He was married to his one true love, Donna L. Cafarelli in 1971. Paul & Donna had recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Paul was the proprietor of P & D Convenience Store on Ocean Ave. in Revere for over 16 years and he also had a catering business within the store. A passion of his which was he loved to cook. He had a personality that captured people and he made friends very easily. He was the kind of man that would help any one and would go to great lengths to help resolve their problems. Paul was a very artistic man and had an incredible flair for cooking, a talent for writing poems & a beautiful voice for singing. He would very often sing at family functions & weddings. In his younger days, he was one of the lead vocals in his band. His talents were unassuming because of his mild & humble demeanor. Paul also loved the beach & warm weather and was an avid walker on the beach.
He is the loving & devoted husband of 50 years to Donna L. (Cafarelli) Marcinowski of Revere. Dear brother of Thomas E. Marcinowski, Sr. & his wife Margaret of Rocky Point, NC, formerly of Everett. Beloved son of the late Edward & Julia (Pannese) Marcinowski. Cherished uncle of Thomas E. Marcinowski, Jr & his wife Kimberly “Missy” of Wilmington, NC, Michael C. Marcinowski & his wife Deborah of Rockland, Michael Joseph Marcinowski & his wife Ingrid of Orlando, FL, Carol Marcinowski of Rocky Point, NC, Lisa Marcinowski of Rocky Point, NC & Steven Marcinowski of Wilmington, NC. Loving brother-in-law of Leonard G. Cafarelli of Revere, Arlane L. Zagami & her husband Peter of Alton Bay, NH & the late Diane M. Ceruolo. Paul is also lovingly survived by many other nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews & many dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114.
Dear Donna,
I JUST learned of the untimely passing of Paul. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember how happy and vibrant he always was when we were all growing up. Always had a welcoming smile on his face with a big hello!
May you cherish the many years of memories you both shared together.
God Bless Paul
Aunt Donna, the kids and I are sending you our prayers during this difficult time. We truly loved Uncle Paul. We will remember the beautiful song he sang at Thomas and my wedding and the special cooking lessons he gave the kids on how to make the most delicious pizza. He will be forever in our hearts!