Paul Jack Obituary
Paul served in the United States Army during World War II and graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1948. He was a voracious reader, especially math, science, and American history. Paul was a long time resident of the Soldiers and Sailors Home and greatly enjoyed his relationships with all of the employees and fellow residents.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Elaine Petersen, her husband Andy, and his brother, Theodore Jack.
Survivors include his niece, Kirsti Geronimo (Jim); his nephews, David Petersen (Cindie) and Eric Petersen (Debi); three great nieces, Erica Lederer (Peter), Lauren Fraser (Lewis) and Hayley Geronimo; and one great nephew, Andy Petersen (Sadie).
Friends may call at the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home Chapel on Thursday February 5th from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to a veterans charity of one's choice.
Funeral arrangements were made by the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., Erie, 16504.
Please visit http://www.SchmidtFuneralHomeErie.com
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