Paul Tonetti Obituary
Paul M. Tonetti, 54, of Hollisterville passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday morning, March 21, 2025 at home.
Born April 17, 1970 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Peter Tonetti and Karen (Wetzel) Walker and her husband, the late David C. Walker.
Paul was a 1988 graduate of Western Wayne High School where he played on the basketball team. In his youth, he worked on the family farm in Hollisterville. Paul owned and operated Paul Tonetti Painting for over 30 years. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan and loved the Grateful Dead. Paul enjoyed dogs, spending time with his friends, and he also loved to dance. Always up for fun, laughter, and a good time, he could often be found playing pool, cornhole, and horseshoes; he attended many concerts through the years, and loved to travel. His greatest joy in life was being a dad; he will be remembered for the love he shared with his beloved daughter, Sierra.
He is survived by his daughter, Sierra Tonetti, at home; his wife/best friend, Julie Tonetti of Hollisterville; three sisters: Kendra Wayman of Hollisterville, Laura Szymanski (Carl) of Hollisterville, and Holly Pierce (Del) of Dunmore; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Paul was also preceded in death by three siblings: Marla Tonetti, David G. Walker, and Amy E. Walker.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Howell Family Funeral Home, Inc., Edward R. Howell, Funeral Director, 269 Belmont Street, Waymart, PA 18472.
Friends and family may call on Thursday from 4:00-6:30 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made directly to Paul's family to help them at this difficult time by using the link below. Proceeds will be directed to the benefit of Paul's daughter, Sierra, in his memory.
Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family in the Hollisterville Cemetery.
If you are unable to attend Paul's Memorial Service in person, you can use this link to attend via livestream: https://player.memoryshare.com/video/paul-tonetti-waymart-pa
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
269 Belmont Street PO Box 76, Waymart, PA 18472
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