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Paul K. Tavana Paul K. Tavana, age 45, residence of North East formerly of Erie died on Tuesday August 14, 2007 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. He was born on December 31, 1961 in Erie to Denise Oberlin Pingeon of Switzerland and Dr. Manoucher Tavana of Tampa, Florida. Paul was a graduate of Gannon University earning a BA in Finance. He was a certified financial planner and partner of Evans Capital Management in Erie for 20 years. He formerly served as President of the Board at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center. Paul enjoyed classic cars and racing. He was preceded in death by a grandfather Paul Pingeon. Besides his parents surviving are his wife of 15 years Dawn Tavana of North East who he married May 2, 1992; grandmother Helene Pingeon of Switzerland; Step-father Roland Oberlin of Switzerland; Step-mother Gail Tavana of Tampa, Florida; brothers Alex Tavana and wife Lorrie Tavana of Erie, Lance Tavana and fiancee Jennifer Moyer of Tampa, Florida; sister Parvine Gonzalez-Tavana and husband Francisco of Switzerland; nephews Carlos Gonzalez of Switzerland, Anthony Tavana of Erie; nieces Leila Gonzalez of Switzerland, and Alexis Tavana of Erie. Friends my call at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home 65 South Lake Street North East on Thursday 7 to 9:00 p.m. and Friday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Regional Cancer Center 2500 W. 12th 16505 or Sara A. Reed Retirement Center 227 W. 22nd 16502. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

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Published by Erie Times-News from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2007.

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Ross & susie Barker

September 7, 2007

Dear Manouchehr,Gail,Lance & Tavana's fmaily

So many friends are sharing in the sorrow that you bear, and praying you'll be comforted by Gods eternal care.

With deepest sympathy,
Ross,Susie,Alex & Nicolle

Concetta Testa (Ciminella) & Children

September 1, 2007

Dear Dr. Tavana & Family
Our thoughts and condolences are with you as you grieve.

Josette Gluck

August 28, 2007

Dear Dawn
It is with great sadness that we heard the news of the passing of Paul. Harry and I have always admired your and Paul,s courage and will always remember the time spent with you.

With love
Jo and Harry

parivash Mesri

August 28, 2007

Dear Manouchehr,Gail.and Tavana Family
We are so sorry to learn of your loss.
May wonderful memories help to get you through this difficult time.our deepest sypathy.
Pari and Bahman Mesri

Mina Yavari

August 26, 2007

Dear Manouchehr, Gail. and Tavana's Family,
In this time of sadness you are in so many thoughts and prayers. May the memories held deep within your heart help to soothe your spirit at this difficult time.

Daniel Neger

August 25, 2007

Mike, My thoughts and condolences go out to you and your family at this difficult time. Sincerly, Danny Neger (Baywinds)

Ahmad & Kathy Forouzan

August 25, 2007

Dear Dawn, Manoucher, Gail and extended Tavana family,
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. It is never easy to lose a loved one. May the support and love of your family and friends help you through this time. We extend you our deepest sympathy and condolences.

Mark & Marlene Sullivan

August 25, 2007

To the Tavana family:

We knew Paul for several years as our financial advisor. We appreciated and respected him personally and professionally. We are sorry for your loss.

Jennifer Fish

August 23, 2007

So sorry to learn of your loss. My prayers are with you.
Jennifer Fish

Abdi Farhang

August 23, 2007

Dear Manoucher, Gail and the Tavana family

I became aware of your recent lost. I don’t know how to express my sorrow and condolence to you all, but please keep in mind that my heartfelt sympathies and prayers are with you.

I am hoping that god’s wisdom and reasoning also will provide patient and the strength to you all to mange Paul’s lost and allow you to go on with life.

Joan and Andy Iadaresta

August 23, 2007

Dear Gail and Mike,
Andy and I were so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Paul. May wonderful memories help to get you and your family through this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy.

Azam and Shahnaz Tavana

August 23, 2007

Dear Ammoo Manoucher, Gail, and family,

Our deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your son Paul. We are so sorry with this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we hope you find comfort and peace within you.

Stephanie DiRaimo

August 22, 2007

Dr. Tavana,
I read the notice of your son's passing with great sadness. I know that he had been ill for a while. It is never easy to loose someone you love. You have my deepest sympathy.
Stephanie DiRaimo
Saint Vincent Health Center 4NW

Masi Tavakol

August 22, 2007

Dera Don and Tavana's family;
My deepest sympathy to you for loss of Paul, i'm so sorry with this tragedy and i feel your pain, my thoughts and prayers are with you and i hope you find comfort and peace within you.

Cathy and Dan Rappaport

August 21, 2007

Dear Gail and Manouch,
We are so sorry for the loss of your son Paul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bill & Tammy Baumann

August 21, 2007

Dawn, Alex & Lori,
Tammy and I are both very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Cheryl LaBoda

August 21, 2007

Dear Manouch, Gail and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your son Paul. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Take Care!

Meg (Karpinski) McCrea

August 20, 2007

Dear Tavana Family ~
I'm so sorry for your loss ~ may you find peace and warmth with many wonderful memories.
my deepest sympathy ~

Stan and Barbara Shields

August 20, 2007

Dear Mike and Gail,

We extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. You are always in our thoughts.

Hossein Tehrani

August 20, 2007

Dear manouch & family,

I was sorry to hear about the untimely demise of your son Paul.
Our thougts and prayers are with you and you family at this difficult time.

John Baker

August 20, 2007

I worked with Paul at Evans. He was one of the most talented and ethical financial planners I have met. His passing is a great loss, not only to his family, but to the professional community.

Michael Komula

August 20, 2007

Dear Dawn,
Our condolences for the loss of your Husband.
Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
SWES-PTO

Pari Miller

August 20, 2007

August 20, 2007
Dear Manouch, Gail, Dawn & Tavana Family,
May the memories held deep within your hearts help to soothe your spirits at this difficult time, May you find comfort in knowing that caring thoughts and deepest sympathy are with You , you are in my prayers.

Mahnaz Tavana

August 20, 2007

Dear Parvine Gonzalez-Tavana and Francisco,
We're deeply saddened with the loss of your brother. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Mahnaz, Massoud, Michael, Michele and maxwell

Mahnaz Tavana

August 20, 2007

Dear Amoo Manuch and Gail
Our condolences for loss of your son. You're in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Mahnaz Tavana, Massoud, Michael, Michele and Maxwell.

Saeed & Minou Emamian

August 20, 2007

Dear Tavana Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You are always in our hearts.

Love,

Renee & Ira Jacobs

August 19, 2007

Dear Gail & Mike, We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Paul. May his memory be a blessing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Pouneh & Kurt

August 19, 2007

Dear Dijun & Gail,

We're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this time.

Love,

Iran & Bahar

August 19, 2007

Dear Manouch & Gail and family,

We're so sorry for your loss. We love you and are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Love,

Pouneh & Kurt Lechner

August 19, 2007

Dear Dawn,

We send you our most loving sympathies. Paul was an amazing man, and you are an amazing woman… in fact, the best thing that ever happened to him. Our thoughts are with you.

Love,

Joy & Marty Ellick

August 19, 2007

Dear Gail & Manouch, We are saddened to hear of your heart-breaking loss. May the wonderful memories you have of your son bring you comfort in the days ahead.

Noel Francani (Nick's Sister)

August 18, 2007

Dear Tavana Family,
I just wanted to let you know that I have been keeping Paul and all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,

Chris and Cathleen Finnecy

August 18, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.

Natasha Tavana

August 18, 2007

Tavana Family,
Our thoughts and prayers will always and forever be you. Our heart goes out to the entire family.
Love,
Natasha & Jesse

August 18, 2007

We send thoughts of sympathy and support to you as you begin your journey without Paul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. Love Vahid, Mehrnoosh and Arryan Emamian.(El Dorado Hills, CA)

August 18, 2007

Dear Gail and Mike---Seb and I send you are deepest sympathy and pray that God's grace will uplift and guide you through this difficult time--love you much, Marie & Sebby

Don and Sandy Stuart

August 18, 2007

Words cannot begin to express the feeling parents have when they outlive a child.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this time.

Joyce & Harry Himmel

August 18, 2007

Dear Gail,Mike, and Family,
Harry and I extend our deepest sympathies. Our hearts and prayers are with you.

Joyce and Harry Himmel(West Palm Beach, Florida)

Mohamad&Mina&Nova&Sheena Tavana

August 17, 2007

Close or far, You always were and always will be in our hearts.

Kathy & Jonas Steinberg

August 17, 2007

Gail & Menush,
Our deepest condolences are sent to you and your family. May your loss be brightened with the memories of the happy times you had with your son Paul.
Sincerely,

S. Allen Fagenholz MD

August 17, 2007

Dear Dr. Tavana and Family: We were so sorry to learn of the premature death of your son Paul. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. It is especially hard for a parent to lose a child, no matter their age.
Best wishes, Linda and Allen Fagenholz

Stephen Cutler

August 17, 2007

Mike: My prayers and thoughts are with you and Gail at this sad time. I know that Paul was happy that you were with him every day in his last few months. My deepest sympathy. Steve Cutler (Baywinds)

Sharon and Steve Lefkowitz

August 17, 2007

Gail and Manouch and the Tavana family, Though far away, our hearts are with you. Know that we care and send our love and prayers,

Kimberly Butler

August 17, 2007

Dear Dawn,
Jim and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. We would like you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.

Marian Bergamasco

August 17, 2007

To Paul's wife and family,

Paul was my financial adviser at Evans Capital Management. I lost my husband, Art, five years ago, and Paul was so kind and helpful, always willing to go the extra mile to make sure that I understood everything. I will remember that smile and his kindness to me always.
He was a wonderful caring person. May God hold you all in the palm of his hand during this very very sad time. He will be so missed by many and never forgotten.

Bernadette Barclay

August 17, 2007

Dear Gail, Lance and Dr.Tavana,and family,
So sorry for your loss of a son and brother. You have our heartfelt sympathy and we are praying for you and your extended family. Bernadette and Lance Barclay

August 17, 2007

Dawn, my deepest sympathies to you and paul's family. your in my thoughts & prayers.

Lois Eisel

David Segal

August 17, 2007

Your friends at the tennis courts in Baywinds extend our love, prayers and heartfelt sympathies to Mike and Gail and the family.

David Segal

August 17, 2007

Our most heartfelt sympathies to Mike, Gail and their family. Our prayers and love remain with you always.

Dave & Celia Segal

Mary Bolash (Cook)

August 17, 2007

Dear Gail and Family,
I'm very sorry to hear of the death of Paul. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kelly (Lightner) Francani

August 16, 2007

Dear Tavana Family,
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Please know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers.

Scott Barnes

August 16, 2007

To The Tavana Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tho' it had been a few years since I had seen Paul, it was with deep sadness I read of his passing today. I knew Paul when he started with Evans and he was a super guy with a great smile and personality. May God's Peace be with you all in your time of sorrow.

Grace Moyer

August 16, 2007

Dawn, Manoucher, Gail and Family,
We had the privilege to met Paul one time. We will never forget his great sense of humor and his interest in other people. He was a very caring person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Roger and Grace Moyer

Lynda F

August 16, 2007

To Paul's wife and family - I just want you to know I am thinking of you and praying that God gives you the strength you need at this most difficult time. Paul was an exceptional person and shining example of "Never give up". God Bless.

Ray and Nora McGinley

August 16, 2007

Dear Tavana family,

Greg informed us of Paul's passing and our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

I have great memories of Paul, especially, when he would take us for rides in his car (I still think that is the fastest I've gone in a car). He'll be in our prayers.

Jim, Erik & Phil. Line-X Erie.

August 16, 2007

Knowing Paul has given us the true meaning of fight to the finish, never give up, & hopeful to the end. We are very thankful to have been able to help him fullfill one of his dreams. He,and it will be a lifelong memory for all of us.

Mojdeh Hariri-Vijeh

August 16, 2007

Dear Tavana Family, During this difficult time, you are in our thoughts and prayers daily. We love you.

John & Mojdeh Suttle/Hariri-vijeh

Majid Vigeh

August 16, 2007

Dawn Tavana and the rest of Tavana family.
God be with you all at this very difficult times.
Paul was loved by us all and will be missed for ever.
Love; Majid, Fahimeh, Gilda, Arya and the rest of the Vigeh family

Scott and Jane Lightner

August 16, 2007

Lance and Family,
Our prayers and thoughts to you and your Family.

Denise & Ed Fulton

August 16, 2007

To Dawn, Alex, Lorrie and the rest of Paul's family, we would like to offer our deepest sympathy. Although we all knew this day would come, it just came too soon. Nothing can ever prepare us for such a great loss. Paul was a very special person to us and to so many others as well. He will be greatly missed. We are very proud to have known him and to have been his friends. We are grateful for the times we spent with him and for the memories we'll carry with us always. Keep him in your hearts and he will always be with you.

Nancy DiLoreto Langowksi

August 16, 2007

Dear Dawn,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this most difficult time.
Phil will always treasure the time spent with Paul helping to complete his car. Paul was a gentleman and a joy to be around. He will be missed by all who knew him. May you find peace and comfort with the help of family and friends.
Nancy and Phil

Connie & John Mikus

August 16, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Joan Lent

August 16, 2007

Dawn, My deepest sympathy is with you at this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Stephanie & Anthony DeFeo

August 16, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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