Paul Brownell Obituary
December 11, 2023
Paul Brownell, 62, of Chittenango passed away Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. Born in Oneida, Paul was a life resident of the Chittenango area. He retired after 15 years as a heavy equipment operator for the Town of Sullivan Highway Department. Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and was a drag car enthusiast owning a 1974 Chevy Nova. He is survived by his life partner, Elizabeth Simmons, his sister Dawn Brownell of Kirkville and Elizabeth's son Seth Simmons of Chittenango and her grandson, Trent Simmons of Chittenango. Calling hours will be 5-7 pm Monday, December 18, 2023 at the G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, 702 Legion Drive, Chittenango. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Paul's memory may be made to the Humane Society or the American Cancer Society.
G.F. ZIMMER F.H.
CHITTENANGO 315-687-3366
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Dawn Brownell
December 8, 2025
It´s been 2 years and I think about you all the time. Wish things could have been different.
Hope your RIP.
Scott Worthley
January 17, 2024
Rest in Peace my neighbor. Thank you for being a good, kind neighbor and there to help me out when needed.
Phil Costanzo
December 20, 2023
Liz, so sorry for your loss.
Phil and Beth Costanzo
Steven Costanzo
December 20, 2023
So very sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I will certainly miss seeing him. He was a good friend for many years. Rest in peace my friend.
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Robert Bertrand
December 15, 2023
Paul! Thanks for the memories. Enjoyed them all.
Todd wightman
December 15, 2023
My condolences to Liz and dawn friends and family to Paul. Paul was a very good friend to me for a lot of years we spent a lot of time together and will be missed dearly.we had a lot of good times together my friend may you rest in peace
Todd
Dawn Brownell
December 14, 2023
RIP My Brother
Darlene Panebianco
December 14, 2023
My heart felt sympathy goes out to Elizabeth, Dawn and the rest of his family and friends. He was a kind man and giving of his time if he could help you out. I'm witness to that. He will be missed by those that knew him.
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