35 Gotham Drive
Red Lion, Pennsylvania
Paul F. DiPangrazio
RED LION
Paul F. DiPangrazio, 81, passed away peacefully Monday, May 15, 2017.
He was born March 22, 1936 in Clifton Heights, the son of the late Fiorindo and Antonietta (DiDonato) DiPangrazio.
Paul graduated from Lebanon Valley College with a degree in education and received his Masters degree from Temple University. He played football while at LVC. Paul married Madeline Lehman in 1957 and set down roots in Palmyra. He taught history and coached football at Palmyra High School and Henry Houck Junior High, Lebanon School District. Paul became the principal of Red Lion Junior High School in 1967 and continued as principal through the transition to the middle schools. He was dedicated to his school and the students and held strong to his beliefs in the power and importance of education. He was passionately committed to his work - ten years as a teacher and 28 years as an administrator - retiring in 1996. Paul loved to golf, whether a round after work or most days of the summer and throughout retirement. He enjoyed playing cards with family and friends and traveling with Madeline around the country and to Europe. Paul took pride in staying in great shape and could often be seen "on a walk around Freysville". After retirement, Paul became a vintner of sorts, home brewing his locally famous "Paul's Hard Apple Cider", again, with a drive for excellence. Whatever his job or his hobbies, Paul's focus was always on his family. He was an incredible man - a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend - whose love and friendship were gifts.
Paul is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Madeline (Lehman); children, Sharon (Tom) Austin of Dallastown, Linda (Jon) Seitz of York, Pamela (Mike) VanTreeck of Batavia, IL and Steven (Megan) of Hollidaysburg; grandchildren, Michael (Sydney), Katie (Kurt) and Becca Austin, Erica (Mark) Newman, Allyson Seitz, Andrew, Kelly and Claire VanTreeck, and Olivia, Ian and Hannah DiPangrazio; great-granddaughter, Ellis Austin; sister, Betty (Joe) McGee of Rydell Park; and many dear nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.He is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Anthony, Dominick and Julio.
Visitation will be held Sunday, May 21 from 6-8 p.m. at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion. Memorial service for Paul will be held Monday, May 22, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church,126 West Main Street, Dallastown, with Rev. Lawrence Cunnings officiating. Burial will be held privately at Mount Rose Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul's memory to The V Foundation for Cancer Research,14600 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513 would be appreciated.
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Paul, was a fine man, great teacher and an excellent football coach. When he stopped coaching football the program began to change. I just found out Paul had passed, it grieves me greatly.
Bob plessinger
School
April 2, 2022
Paul was a trusted friend. Shared football player, teacher and classmate. A man worth rembering.
Barry Barnhart
Friend
May 23, 2018
My sincere condolences go out to Madeline and all the family and friends of Mr. DiPangrazio. He was our principal at Clearview Middle School back in the early 80's and he was a good guy. May he rest in peace.
Chad Kennell
May 30, 2017
Dear Madeline and Family, Our sincere sympathy in your time of loss. We remember many happy and fun times with our Henry Hauck faculty. Sincerely, Frank and Doris Bergman
Doris Bergman
May 21, 2017
Madeline, I am sorry to learnoof Paul's heamenly journey. We always enjoy Ed being with youi in Palmyra. God bless you and your family.
Barry Barnhart
Barry Barnhart
May 21, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelley (Wallace) Florence
May 20, 2017
My condolences to this family whom I've known and grown up with for what seems like forever.I think back to Friday nights as a teenager. Paul and Madeline playing cards at our home in Kendale. He was the best friend to my father Glenn. Their friendship was just amazing. I find comfort that they're together again. God bless.
Jenny kenworthy
May 19, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Dipangrazio family.
Dwight Achenbach
May 19, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Paul's passing. Please know my thoughts are with you all.
Sherrie Gohn
May 19, 2017
I was most saddened to learn of Mr. DiPangrazio's passing. Many years ago, as a young man and frequent guest in his home, I was always received with warmth and graciousness from him and his family. His passion for education, his work with his students, and his love for his family were most evident. His zeal for education became an inspiration to me in my own educational pursuits. Through the years, I have often reflected upon him and the DiPangrazio family with great fondness, and pray for God's perfect peace and comfort during these difficult days.
Eric Anderson
May 19, 2017
I had Mr. DiPangrazio for a Peincipal in Red Lion Middle School. He was a very kind man. He will be missed. My deepest sympathies for his family.
Katherine Munchel Class of 2000
May 18, 2017
So sorry to here of Mr. Di's passing. He was my first principle so many years ago.
God bless,
Mary Nauman
May 18, 2017
MR. D .. was my principal when i attended red lion jr high. he was a kool guy , i never had any issues with him. he was always there too chat with if you had a problem or just wanted someone too talk too ..
barb spangler
May 18, 2017
Madelyn and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. D was an amazing person and a very good neighbor to my parents. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Shannon Mayes
May 18, 2017
RIP Mr. DiPangrazio
May 18, 2017
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