Paul H. STEINIG

STEINIG - Paul H. Age 76, of the City of Tonawanda and formerly of North Tonawanda, January 14, 2016, after a lengthy illness. A long time resident of Tonawanda, Long Beach, Ontario and North Port, Florida. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Linda L. (nee Gallagher) Steinig; his children, Jeffrey (Maria) Steinig, MD, Kevin Steinig and Paula Jones, DO; his grandchildren, Leah, Paul, Michael, Rena, Chloe and Shawn Steinig, Tyler, Ryan, Abigail, Tara and Hunter Jones; predeceased by his parents, Herman and Gertrude Steinig and his sister, Mona Darwin; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends may call Sunday from 4-8 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) in Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 11 AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 150 Broad St. in Tonawanda. Friends invited. A private entombment will be in St. Francis Chapel Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to , 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Paul was born in North Tonawanda and graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 1957. He graduated from The University of Buffalo in 1961 with a Degree in Health and Physical Education. Paul was employed by Cheektowaga Central School District for 35 years as a Physical Education Teacher, Coach and culminated his career as Athletic Director. He was a long time member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, New York State United Teachers, Cheektowaga Education Assn., Chairman of City of Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals, President of Cedars Homeowners Lakeside Corp. in Wainfleet, Canada and a Board Member of Lazy River Village, Inc. in North Port, Florida. Paul enjoyed boating, hunting, fishing, traveling and most importantly spending time with his wife Linda, his children, grandchildren and extended family and friends.