Paul Bernard Godak

Paul Bernard Godak obituary, Norfolk, VA

Paul Bernard Godak

Paul Godak Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Coastal Cremations and Funeral Care - Norfolk on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Paul Godak December 16, 1951 – January 16, 2025
Paul B. Godak, 73, of Plum died on January 16, 2025. Paul was born in Pittsburgh the son of the late Joseph and Bertha (O'shenic) Godak; Beloved husband of the late Mary P. Godak (Madden); survived by Vicky (Proctor) Del Signore. Loving father of Lisa and James Cart and Timothy and Sara Godak; Cherished grandfather of Adriana, Ella, Caden and Zane; Survived by brother of Frank, Pete, and sister, Julie; Brother of late Josephine, Rose & Mary Jean. Paul is also survived by his extended family on Mary Godak's side, Keith, Melissa and Melanie Amadeo and grandchildren.
Paul was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a lifetime logistics engineer and was an avid lover of watching Star Trek and Gun Smoke but most of all he loved spending time with his family.
A Committal Service will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies on a later date.
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