Paul Aita

Dr. Paul Charles Aita, 83, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in the care of Reading Hospital. Married on July 11, 1964, he and his wife, Marianne J. (Mignogna) Aita, shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Bristol, PA, he was a son of the late Saverio Joseph II and Palma (Baiocchi) Aita.
Paul graduated from La Salle College High School. He attended the University of Michigan and University of Pennsylvania, and he graduated from Hahnemann Medical College. He completed his general surgery residency at Abington Memorial Hospital. Dr. Aita specialized in general and peripheral vascular surgery. He served his country honorably in the Navy Medical Corps, including at the US Naval Hospital of Philadelphia, and was discharged as a Lieutenant.
In addition to his work as a surgeon at the Reading Hospital, Dr. Aita taught as a clinical associate professor at both the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University Schools of Medicine and served as Chairman of General Surgery at the Reading Hospital. He had Fellowships with the American College of Surgeons, American Society of General Surgeons, International College of Surgeons, and the American Society of Abdominal Surgeons. Dr. Aita also held memberships with the American, Pennsylvania, and Berks County Medical Societies.
His expertise was recognized by the American Medical Association with eight instances of the Physician Recognition Award. After his retirement in 2003, the Reading Hospital appointed him as an honorary staff member in recognition of his years of dedication. He continued to volunteer his time at the hospital's surgical clinics.
Paul was a member of St. John Baptist de la Salle Roman Catholic Church. He enjoyed golf, swimming, and taking care of his home and yard. The most important people in his life were his family, especially his wife, children and grandchildren. Thanksgiving was a particularly special time for the family as it was when everyone gathered at his home.
Paul's memory is treasured by his wife, Marianne; their children, Derek (Wendy) of Medford, NJ; Daren (Lori) of Newtown; Dean (Dayla) of Bridgewater, CT; and Andrea Furlong of Exton; brother, Saverio Joseph Aita III, MD, (Donna) of Napa, CA; grandchildren, Aaron, Eric, Hannah, Emily, Abigail, Paige, Hope, Tyler, Alexis, Kayla, and Nicholas; and one great-grandson, Anthony.
He was predeceased by his siblings, Theresa Tobias and Mark Aita, SJ, MD.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Baptist de la Salle Roman Catholic Church, 42 Kerrick Rd, Shillington. The viewing will be held from 8:30-10:15 a.m. at Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, 739 Penn Ave., West Reading.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John Baptist de la Salle at the rectory, 420 Holland St, Shillington PA 19607.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc, West Reading is entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at kuhnfuneralhomes.com.