BORN

1963

DIED

2019

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Apollo, Pennsylvania

Paul Motosicke Obituary

Paul J. Motosicke, 56, of Washington Township, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born March 6, 1963, in Natrona Heights, he was the son of Anna (Nosko) Motosicke and the late John J. Motosicke. Paul was a 1981 graduate of Kiski Area High School, and a graduate of PMI Technical. He worked as a machinist for F-Squared, Inc., Tarentum. He enjoyed hunting, gardening and took pleasure in maintaining the lawn and grounds at his home. Paul was a longtime member of St. James Catholic Church, the Spring Church and Apollo Sportsman's Clubs and the Kiski Beagle Club. Paul was preceded in death by his father, John J. Motosicke, in 1999. He is survived by his beloved mother, Anna (Nosko) Motosicke, of Washington Township; brothers, John P. (Felicia) Motosicke, of New Kensington, Michael (Sandy Richards) Motosicke, of Canonsburg, and Steven (Lori) Motosicke, of Canonsburg; nieces, Stacie A. and Lisa F. Motosicke; step-niece, Brooke Householder; uncle, William (Janet) Motosicke; aunt, Helen Hanulik; also by numerous friends.
Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at the CURRAN-SHAFFER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 100 Owens View Ave., Apollo. Additional viewing will be held from 9 a.m. until time of transfer prayers at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in St. James Catholic Church with Father Vincent Zidek, OSB, as celebrant. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Apollo, at the convenience of the family.
To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.curranfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Valley News Dispatch from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2019.
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We were so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you and may God grant you strength and peace in the days ahead.
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Kendra Sobot

November 11, 2019

So sorry for your loss. I remember hanging out in the basement with Paul when Steve and I were in grade school. I was wide eyed and impressed with what a great outdoorsmen he was and also how nice he was to me. Such great memories, you will be missed Paul.

Patrick Kochanowski

November 11, 2019

Dear Motosicke family so sorry for your loss you will all be in our prayers I was a classmate of Paul's at St.James all those years ago R.I.P. Paul The Williams Family

November 7, 2019

Mike,Sandy, and Family

Our prayers and thuoghts go out to you and Family at this time.May the good Lord hold all of you in his heart, and give all of you the strength and faith at this sorrowful time.Rest In Peace!!

Robert Pallatto

November 7, 2019

Mike, Sandy, and Family
Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and entire family at this sad time. May the good Lord hold all of you in his heart and comfort all of you at this time of sorrow. R.I.P.

Robert Pallatto

November 7, 2019

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