Paul D. Abatayo

1960 - 2017

Paul D. Abatayo, 57, of Feeding Hills, MA., passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017 , in Enfield. Paul was born on May 21, 1960 in Landstuhl, Germany and was the son of Alan and Helga (Wagner) Abatayo. He came to the Hartford area in 1967 and had over 25 years of experience in waste water treatment operations in both Connecticut and Massachusetts. At the time of his passing, Paul was employed by the Suez Water Treatment Facility in Agawam, MA.. He had resided in Feeding Hills for the past 3 years. Paul was an avid fisherman who also enjoyed camping, going to the movies and cheering on his favorite football team, the Miami Dolphins. Paul was also a Friend of Bill W. Besides his parents, he is survived by his two sons; Tommy Abatayo of Enfield, and Marcus Abatayo of East Windsor; his two beloved grandchildren; Marcus Abatayo Jr. of Enfield, and his granddaughter, Alivia Abatayo also of Enfield. Paul is also survived by an aunt, Sue Harshman of Wildomar, CA.; two uncles, Ken Abatayo of Kingston, NY. and Samuel Abatayo of Bay Point, CA. Paul is also survived by his devoted companion of many years, Migdalia Vasquez. He also leaves behind several aunts, uncles, and cousins in both the United States and Germany. Friends and relatives are invited to join the family on Friday, June 23, 2017 from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield, Ct. 06082. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to The American Cancer Society, 825 Brook Street, I-91 Tech Center, Rocky Hill, Ct. 06067-3045. For online expressions of sympathy or for directions, please visit www.leetestevens.com.