PAUL C. BIETTE

Paul C. Biette, 64, of Watervliet, passed into eternal life on Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at Samaritan Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born in Troy on November 22, 1945, and was the son of the late Paul W. and Alma Carl Biette. Paul graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1963 and HVCC in 1965, both in Troy. He proudly served his country in Vietnam in the Army from 1966 to 1968, and earned the rank of Spec 5. He worked for many years in Green Island in the Ford Motor Car Co. then transferring to the Sheldon Road Plant in Westland, MI, and retiring in 2000. Paul was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Paul was also an avid sports fan his entire life and always looked forward to the NFL tickets. His most recent trip was to Indianapolis, with his son, to see the Jets play. Paul was a member of American Legion Post #1489 in Wynantskill, the UAW Local 163, and the Polish American Club of South Troy. He was also a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Troy, where as a young boy he served as an altar boy. Paul was the loving father of Christina M. (Joe) Daniels, Paula J. (Dave) Szwarcberg, and Timothy (Tina) Biette. Paul was the cherished "Poppy" of Taylor and Kyle Daniels, Jake, Josh and Kaylee Szwarcberg, and Braylon and Paige Biette. He is also survived by his sister, June A. (Marc) Misericordia, and his brother, Tommy (Mar) Biette. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Gwen, Tommy, Betsy, Maggie and Matthew, and their families whom he cherished as his own. Paul is also survived by cousins and special friends in New York and Michigan. He was the former husband of Linda Biette Bradshaw. He is also survived by his canine companion, Sandy Beach. The family would like to extend their very special thank you to Dr. Kevin Costello, who was not only Paul's doctor, but his friend. Also to the staff at Samaritan Hospital from the ER to the 6th floor, especially Tara his nurse from ICU, for their care, compassion, and family support during his illness. Our thanks to Fr. Vaughn from Sacred Heart Parish in Troy, for his comforting words and prayers during Paul's time of need. The funeral service for Paul will be held on Monday at 9:45 a.m. at the Bocketti Funeral Home, 336 Third St., and at 10:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may call at the funeral home Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery. Contributions in Paul's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 125 Wolf Rd., Albany, NY 12205 and JDRF would be appreciated.