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Paul Bahnatka Obituary
AGE: 68 • Mine Hill
Paul Bahnatka, 68, passed peacefully with family surrounding him on October 6, 2015. Born to Joseph and Anne Bahnatka, he grew up in Rockaway, NJ and moved to Mine Hill, NJ in 1978 where he raised his family. He was dedicated to his work at Bryne Ceramics Supply Inc., Flanders, NJ for 35 years and most recently employed at Speciality Tile, Flanders, NJ. Paul enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, vacations in Ocean City, NJ, and countless years in the Poconos.
Paul recently celebrated 40 years of marriage to his cherished wife Betty. He was a devoted father to Suzanne Izzo (Michael), Lauren Eleuteri (Daniel), and Kristen Lenox (Robert); and Pop-Pop to Kayla, Michael, and with two children on the way. He is also survived by his brother Joseph (Dorothy), sister-in-laws Kathleen Esposito (James), Sister Frances Hart, S.S.J., Nancy Hart, and loving cousins. He was a favorite uncle to his nieces and nephews and a life long friend to many, some friendships exceeding 60 years.
Visitation Sunday, October 11, 2015, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Tuttle Funeral Home, 272 State Route 10 West, Randolph (www.tuttlefh.com). Funeral Mass Monday, October 12, 2015, 10:00 AM at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Wharton. Interment is private.
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Roger and Maureen Schunk
October 14, 2015
Dear Betty and Family,
We met Paul as freshman at MCHS. My husband has great memories playing football with Paul and Alex. I remember this tall guy with a great smile. We want to extend our deepest sympathies to your and you family. Please know that we will keep you all in our prayers.
Mary Parker
October 14, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 12, 2015
Dear Bahnatka Family,
So sorry and sad for your loss. Paul was one of my first idols when I was young and I will never forget him.
Dan Murphy
Angela Fraleigh
October 11, 2015
Joe, Dorothy and all of the Bahnatka family. I share your sadness.
October 9, 2015
May your family find strength and comfort knowing that God can help you through this most difficult time. Psalms 94:19 -
Sharon Murphy
October 9, 2015
Dear Betty,
My most sincere condolences to you and your girls. I am keeping you all in my prayers. Paul's spirit will live forever.
Anthony Ippolito
October 8, 2015
Dear Betty and family,
Seeing Paul at the reunion was like looking into the past growing up in Rockaway. His face looked no different in May than it did more than 60 years ago. My wife Kathy who met Paul as a Freshman at MCHS, and I are saddened by his passing. We want to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Joe touched my life as a young football player and to him, I also want to extend condolences. We will keep you in our prayers.
Anthony and Kathy Ippolito
Heather Gentile
October 8, 2015
Dear Mrs. Bahnatka, Kristen, Lauren, Suzanne and family,
Mr Bahnatka was one a kind and always had a smile on his face. It was a pleasure growing up with him literally in my back yard. He will be missed by everyone. My sympathy to your family and Our thought and prayers will always be with you!
Peter Ippolito
October 8, 2015
Dear Betty, I knew Paul his brother Joe, his dad and mom when I grew up in Rockaway. Joe and I were in the Morrig Hills class of 59. Paul was dear friend back then. His father and my father were friends and his Anne was a customer of my dad who ran a beauty shop on Jackson Ave. YOu have my deepest sympathy. I hope you will share this note with Joe who I have not seen since the day we graduated from high school. The Bahnatka family will never be forgotten by me. Pete Ippolito
October 8, 2015
Dear Betty, Suzanne, Lauren, Kristen and family.
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Paul was a great easy going man. He will be missed. Sigrid and Al Sorg
October 8, 2015
Dear Betty,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Love,
Lou, Joe, Heather, and Lauren Gentile
Lisa Calvert
October 8, 2015
Dear Betty, Suzanne,Lauren,Kristen and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you on the passing of Paul. On behalf of Molly and her husband Jay, and Kelly we all send our thoughts and prayers to you. Fond memories of us all on Valley View....you are a beautiful family!May Paul rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Lisa Calvert
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