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Dolores Fratus
February 16, 2019
Paul was my younger cousin by two months. Our mothers were McCauley sisters who were best friends until they died, both into their 90s. Our families lived in different towns in Western Pennsylvania, but Paul,
Bill and I grew up together and played together every chance we got. We really got dirty. I'm talking mud battles in the creek behind their house! Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Paul (the names they went by) and their kids, which by then included Veronica and baby Mike, moved to Southern California a few months after my parents and I did in 1955. Paul and Bill and I went to different high schools and went our separate ways as teenagers. It was many years after we graduated that I reconnected with Paul. He had joined the Army and traveled, while I had gotten married and moved north to the Bay Area. We saw each other on very rare occasions across the decades. It was the computer and email, of all things, that brought Paul and me back back into one another's lives. He and I emailed back and forth almost every day for several years, recalling the old days and rekindling our friendship and affection for one another. Paul knew more jokes than anyone I ever knew, and a message from him in the morning was an all day pick-me-up. My husband and I made frequent motor trips across the county in those days, and stopped twice to visit Paul and Donna in Derby, staying with them in their beautiful home and enjoying their gracious hospitality. Paul never lost his wicked sense of humor, something he exhibited even as a kid. He was so funny and so sweet, my baby cousin. His death was a blow, a sudden parting from someone I loved very much. I miss him every day, but can still hear his voice and his laughter. Rest in peace, Paul. We'll meet again.
Dolores Fratus
Larkspur, CA
February 27, 2012
Donna, My deepest sympathy to you. I know this is a difficult time for you & I will keep you in my prayers. Marilyn Milhon
Pina & Jorge Rimada
February 27, 2012
Donna,
My deepest condolences and sympathy to you. I will always remember Paul and the many memories I had of him as a child. He will be missed.
Dennis Kubic
February 27, 2012
Donna My condolences to you and your family. I will always remember Paul as a friend and neighbor. Again, my sympathies and prayers are with you. Dennis Kubic
Lorenzo Pumilia
February 26, 2012
Donna,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Paul was such a joyous spirit, filled with life, laughter, and love. I will always remember him as the one who gave me my first football, and I his little football player.
Joyce Kubic Roberts
February 26, 2012
Donna, My deepest sympathy to you. It is so hard to accept, but I will always cherish the memories of that last Sambolich Reunion. If I can be of any help, in any way, I'm onloy a phone call away.
Neal,Barbara, Lauren & Megan Hasty
February 25, 2012
Donna,
Our sincerest sympathy. We sure had some good times together, and we will always have fond memories of Paul. With love.
Betsy Sambolich
February 25, 2012
Dear Dad,
You and I had so much fun and found humor in the same things. It was a priviledge to know you and I will miss you so much. I was so lucky to have you in my life.
Love and peace always, Bets.
cynthia sambolich-kivler
February 25, 2012
May god bless you and keep you in his arms forever Uncle Paul. I will always and forever remember you and cherish my memories of you. I will watch over Aunt Donna, Tommy and Betsy until we all join you one day. Love Cynthia
Joe Maria & Lorenzo Pumilia
February 24, 2012
Donna,
Our deepest sympathy. There are no words to express how we feel. We will miss Paul very much.
Dianne Page
February 24, 2012
Donna,
Paul was a wonderful man I will surely miss him. I will miss his emails they were daily. I send all my love.
Charles (Bud) Burleson
February 24, 2012
Donna,
He was my best friend. I received an email almost every day. I will miss him very much.
Harry Simpson
February 24, 2012
Rest Paul, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
February 24, 2012
Please accept our heartfelt condolences and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much Love,
Mary Price (Betsy's Mom)
Lyle Doyle (Betsy's Sister)
Brenda and John Dudley
February 23, 2012
Donna,
John and I were saddened to hear about Paul's death. We will miss him. Paul was fun and interesting, always generous with his specialized knowledge of radios. John and I will never forget how Paul came to our rescue at a moment's notice when our move became unexpectedly complicated. A generous and kind man. Our condolences also to Paul's son, mother and siblings.
Dee and Don Fratus
February 23, 2012
Goodbye, sweet cousin. I will never forget you and all the good times we had. May you dwell in the house of the Lord for all time. Our sympathies to Donna and all who loved Paul.
Jeff Kelley
February 23, 2012
My deepest sympathies, we will miss a great man and fellow radio collector. My prayers to his family.
Georgeanna & Louis Hepner
February 23, 2012
We were saddened to hear of Paul's death.Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you Donna and the family.
February 23, 2012
We have many good memories of Paul. Donna and Family is in our thoughts and Prayers.
Reed & Ginger, Sun City West,arizona.
MaryAnn & George Haslett
February 23, 2012
Our thoughts & prayers are with you, Donna & with your family. Our deepest sympathy.
Clair and Helen Beecher
February 23, 2012
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul and Linda Ohrt
February 22, 2012
We were so sorry to hear that Paul passed away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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