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Paul DiVirgilio Obituary

Paul P. DiVirgilio

1920 - 2016 Paul P. DiVirgilio, 96 of Devonshire Estates, 329 Pittsfield Road, Lenox, MA passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at Berkshire Medical Center. He was born in Pittsfield on March 28, 1920 a son of the late Antonio and Laurenzia (Sciarra) DiVirgilio. He attended Pittsfield Schools and graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1938 and also graduated from Berkshire Business College. Paul was a veteran of World War II and served in the U.S. Army. He was employed at General Electric Co. for 35 years and retired from the Ordnance Dept. in 1982. He was a longtime communicant of the former All Souls Church and was presently a communicant of St. Mark's Church. Paul was a member of the Central Berkshire Holy Name Society and was a 4th Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus, Monsignor Marshall Council #103. He was past treasurer of Local 254, volunteered for R.S.V.P. and enjoyed gardening and traveling. His wife the former Rita Calvo died on January 18, 2003 and they were married on July 11, 1942. Survivors include two sons, Anthony R. DiVirgilio and his wife Linda of West Stockbridge and Paul D. DiVirgilio and his wife Deborah of Becket, one daughter, Susan D. Gilligan and her husband Mark of Pittsfield, two grandchildren, Amy Kotski of Pittsfield and Tina Mitchell of Camp Lejeune, NC, nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his two brothers, David DeVirgilio and Dario DiVirgilio and his sister Rose Vallone. FUNERAL NOTICE: In accordance with Paul's wishes, there are No Calling Hours and services will be private. Entombment will take place in St. Michael Archangel Mausoleum at St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to HospiceCare in the Berkshires in care of the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-BENCIVENGA FUNERAL HOME, 5 Elm St., Pittsfield, MA. 01201. To send a card or message please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com



Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Sep. 22, 2016.
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Paul and family we are so sorry to hear about your loss. We just wanted you to know we were thinking about you. Jennifer Lachance and Nicole Martin (WOWK)

October 4, 2016

Tony and Family ,
I remember Paul as being kind and always having a smile . I am truly sorry for your loss. God bless .. My prayers are with you .

Beverly Russell

October 2, 2016

Paul and family, Sorry for your loss.

Kathy Houghtaling

October 1, 2016

to all of Paul's family please accept our condolences. He was a wonderful man. He was a natural t speaking at wedding anniversaries, he always had a joke to share. His cousin Rosie Blefari Sayers always has a smile on her face when she talked about way back when. He will be missed by all.

Deb, Jim & Rosie Sayers

October 1, 2016

We were so Sorry to hear about Paul's death. He was one great person and certainly helped the community. He was an unsung hero.

Richard & Jean Sible

September 25, 2016

Sorry to hear about Paul passing, I have many fond memories of him first at the bank parking lot. As Santa and most recently hanging with the guys in BMC café. You will Debbie and my prayers.

Bill Kelson

September 24, 2016

You can be sure Paul's up there looking down,Knew Paul thru KofC......

John Boddie

September 24, 2016

Susan and family, Sorry to hear of Paul's passing now he is dancing in heaven.

Joyce Armstrong

September 22, 2016

So very sorry to hear of your Father's/Grandfather's/Father-in-law's passing. May the memories of his life touching yours bring you comfort. Winnie Nourse

Winnie Nourse

September 22, 2016

So sorry to hear of Paul's passing. He was always a friendly guy. I worked with Paul at GE and saw him at alot of the DiVirgilo's functions.

Ann Clark

September 22, 2016

To the DIVIRGILIO family, I am sorry to read of Paul's passing. He was always a gentleman, even though I drove him crazy by stealing a parking space at the bank prior to work.

Charlie Bassett

September 22, 2016

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