Doctor Paul J. Schwartz

Dr. Paul J. Schwartz, 54, of Largo, passed away on May 30 at Largo Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn, NY, to Morty and Natalie Schwartz. Paul moved to Largo in 1982. Having been raised in Oceanside, N.Y., he spoke often of family parties. His 1st job was in a deli and driving a meat truck for Irving. His 1st car was an 1973 orange Fiat. He loved the 3 stooges and his precious Dolphins. All these things brought him lots of laughs and great joy. Paul graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1977, with a BA in Marine Biology. He continued his schooling at N.Y. Chiropractic College, earning a Doctorate of Chiropractic Medicine. He started his very busy practice, County Chiropractic Center in Clearwater, giving tender loving care to all his patients. He retired early due to illness. Paul is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Ann Bigarten, all of Royal Palm Beach, FL. Surviving are his loving wife of 10 years, Jill, and one son, Ryan, 18, of St. Cloud, MN; and his dear cats, CeCe, Casey and Gabby. Known for his quick wit and generous spirit, he will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.