Paul L. Field

Paul Field Obituary

AUBURN | Paul L. Field, 99, formerly of the Boyle Center, died April 9, 2013 at Finger Lakes Center for Living, Auburn. Born in Michigan, he was the son of the late Alfred and Rachel Field. Paul entered the motion picture business in 1931. He operated large movie theaters in Rochester from 1939 to 1952. Upon returning to Auburn, he ran the Palace Theater, the East Drive In, and the Finger Lakes Drive In Theater, before retiring in 1985. Paul played the organ and embraced all types of music. He enjoyed the company of people and possessed the great talent of storytelling. Surviving are his nephew, Stanley (Claire) Bingham, of Carthage and several friends. He was predeceased by his sister, Ruth E. Bingham and her husband, Charles. There are no calling hours. A private graveside service will be held in Fort Hill Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Paul's memory to the Salvation Army. Langham Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Published by The Citizen from Apr. 10 to Apr. 11, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Field

14 Entries

Dale Karlik

April 4, 2023

Miss you every day Paul

Brad Mitchell

January 15, 2020

Paul was my landlord after I graduated from College. I ended up living right across the hall from him in his mansion. I collected antique radios and he and I would talk about the old days of radio and film. He took me to his place on the west side where he had a movie theater inside a house and we watched some Laurel and Hardy if I recall. When GE started to close shop he made me promise to come back by sometime. I did once.. but that was way back in the 80s, and I bounced around the country ending up in upstate NY again, but never got back to see Paul.. My loss. RIP Paul

Dale Karlik

April 14, 2013

We were so shocked & saddened to read this. We knew it was coming but we never wanted it to happen. Our hearts our hurting so much. He made my son feel so special. Often I felt he looked at Brandon as the son he never had. Thank you for sharing your uncle with us. He was a man who will NEVER be replaced in our hearts....Love from Brandon & Alesha Look and Dale Karlik

Barry, Karen, & George Ward

April 13, 2013

Paul will be sadly missed by our family. He spent many a Holiday with us and we enjoyed his company at many Birthday dinners. We were looking forward to celebrating his 100 Birthday on June 9, but he passed away just 2 months from making it. We also had coffee together nearly every morning for many many years at several resturants along Grant Ave and then at Pavlos in later years. May God be with you Paul, we'll miss you. Rest in peace.

Joanne O'Connor

April 13, 2013

I never knew Paul, but I am grateful to him for his love of the movies.

April 13, 2013

My family has known Paul forever as he was a childhood friend of our father, they grew up together on Park Place. Loved visiting with him at FLLC when I would be visiting my mother. He always loved telling stories and was so friendly to all adding a smile to everyones face! May he rest in peace.
Jean Orman Graney

trashika love

April 12, 2013

To the bereaved family so sorry about Paul.He was a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed. May God Bless you all.

Tim Mallory

April 12, 2013

Auburn just lost a "great man" who brought many great memories to so many people.....his life and what he brought to Auburn should be celebrated and remembered.....like a memorial or an arts festival in his honor....RIP Paul.....it was an honor knowing and working for you!!!!

Todd Gaglianese

April 10, 2013

Paul was a theatre legend here in Auburn and I am proud to have known him. A friend and I recently visited Paul at his nursing home and enjoyed some quality time talking with him about Auburn theater history and looking over my photo collection of historic Auburn theatres. Paul still had a great memory and lots of wonderful first hand history to share. We left Paul with a photo of his beloved Palace Theatre that I printed for him and he was very pleased. Mr. Field was a great man who lived a remarkable life.
Auburn will miss you Paul.

Charlie & Terri Combs

April 10, 2013

We have experienced immense pleasure in knowing Paul for many years. Every conversation was a history lesson about the movie industry, as well as so many interesting anecdotes from his personal life.
We know that all he came in contact with are better for having known him.

April 10, 2013

Please accept our Condolences on Mr. Paul Fields passing. n He was a great friend, and a wonderful person.

Marlene & Bill Jacobs

Paul's Palace Theatre Auburn

Todd Gaglianese

April 10, 2013

Just two weeks ago I spent some quality time with Paul and we relived his theatre days through my photos.
Somehow all of Paul's treasured belongings had been lost in the shuffle from nursing home to nursing home. Paul had nothing left to show from his glorious past. Joe Borasky and I brought Paul a framed 11 x8 photograph dual of the Morgan being built and the last known photo of the palace before it closed.
I watched Paul as he held the photo closely and gazed at it much of the time we were there. For such a simple gesture he was so grateful.
Auburn has lost a legend that did much for the entertainment industry of our city. I am proud and grateful to have known him and to have learned some of his stories. We took video of our visit. I will pass along these stories so that they live on. Paul would have turned 100 in July and plans were being made for a birthday party.
So long Paul, You were a great man.

Testa Family

April 10, 2013

A friend indeed....he will be missed!

Greg Rigby

April 10, 2013

My condolences on Mr. Field's passing. It was a great pleasure to know him. He was a good man.

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