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Paul Powers Obituary
Born on January 13, 1930, Paul was the son of the late Dr. Edward E. Powers and Mary Reding Powers and the youngest of eight children. He was a graduate of St. Aloysius Academy and Utica College, and an active member of St. Peter's Church in Rome.
Paul was a true Renaissance man - an avid fisherman, golfer, hiker, photographer, tennis player, gardener, carpenter, pianist, trombonist, singer, naturalist, and dog lover.
Paul was predeceased by his loving spouse, Carole Rieck Powers. He is survived by five children, Mary Beth Powers, Rock Point, NY, Cathy (Kevin) O'Neill, Hamburg, NY, Paul (Kelley) Powers, Grafton, MA, Sean (Debbie) Powers, Guilderland, NY, and Sheila (John) Burke, Penfield, NY; twelve grandchildren, Emilie, Sean, Meg, Maura, Caroline, Paul III, Alyce, Sara, Grace, Hannah, Liam and Neil; a brother-in-law, Charles Lupica; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his beloved family, Paul leaves behind many friends and a lifetime of stories.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 12, 11:00 AM at St. Peter's Church, Rome. Burial with military honors will be in St. Peter's Cemetery.
Contributions in Paul's memory may be made to Autism Up, at autismup.org, or at 50 Science Parkway, Rochester, NY 14620.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street.
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Melissa Bramley
May 10, 2023
My father trusted and knew we were in good hands with Mr. Powers years before I became friends with his daughter, Sheila. It was this trust and respect that my father had for Paul Powers that made me never want to switch from Allstate insurance. Mr. Powers was a kind man with a generous smile. I will always remember stopping by the family home when Abby played the piano, the family was bustling about, and Mr. and Mrs. Powers were happily engaged in an activity. There was so much love and joy. May you hold fondly onto all of the special memories that your family shares.
Stephanie D Schell
May 9, 2023
Was a man of many layers.
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