Paul Ciraulo

1926 - 2024

Paul Ciraulo
July 3, 1926 - June 5, 2024
Paul Leo Ciraulo passed away earlier this June, at his residence in Santa Rosa, CA. He was 97.
Paul was born and spent his early life in Elgin, Illinois. He attended St. Mary's Elementary School and Elgin High School. Holding true to his Chicago roots, he remained a die-hard Chicago sports fan. He loved the Cubs. He could rattle off any stat, player and position. He always enjoyed a leisurely day of watching baseball.
Directly after high school, Paul served for the US Navy from 1945 to 1946, during World War II, on the USS Frontier A25 where he would clean the propeller blades. Post-service, Paul returned home and graduated from the prestigious Elgin Watch College. He channeled his precision and patience into a lifelong career as a watchmaker. Paul moved his family from Illinois to Arizona and eventually settled in Sonoma County, where he raised his family and lived for over 60 years. Paul owned a jewelry store in Cloverdale, CA, Paul's Jewelry, before embarking on a career as an independent salesman for Landstrom's Jewelry, showcasing his expertise across the western region.
An avid golfer and member of the Santa Rosa Country Club, Paul enjoyed attending weekly dance events and more rounds of golf than he could count. Paul had the opportunity to play golf at world-renowned St. Andrew's Links, "The Home of Golf," where he shot an 83. Paul played golf into his very late years and could shoot his age well into his 90s. He never missed a Masters or US Open tournament on television. Paul also loved hosting card parties. His social gatherings were renowned for their warmth and camaraderie.
Paul was a devout Catholic and member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church. His faith was a cornerstone of his life, guiding him through life's challenges. Later in life, Paul honed his jewelry craft by making rosaries and would pray The Rosary everyday.
Paul is survived by his son, Paul E. Ciraulo, daughters, Patricia Costner and Caren Lucio; sister, Marilyn Stahr; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois; long-time love, Peggy Herbert; children, Nancy Imand and David Ciraulo; and grandson, Daniel Ciraulo, as well as his dear sisters, Eileen Newman, Leone Christ, and Doris Zeier.
A service to honor Paul's life will be held at St. Sebastian Catholic Church on July 3 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Sebastian. A private burial will be held in Chicago later this summer. Paul will be buried at his family's plot, next to his mother and father.
Paul's legacy of taking things apart and not putting them back together, asking to loosen a screw and then saying he's got the rest, and his amazingly sweet demeanor will leave an indelible mark on all who knew him.
"Between jewelry stores and golf courses, I had a great life." - Paul.