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Paul DeBonis Obituary
TROY - Paul B. DeBonis, 75, died suddenly Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Born in Troy, he was son of the late Dominic A. DeBonis and Elizabeth Crummy DeBonis and husband of the late Mary Paris DeBonis. He had resided in Troy all his life and earned his Bachelor's degree from Siena College.
Paul was employed as a Tax Technician for New York State Department of Taxation and Finance for 37 years, retiring 13 years ago.
He was a member of the Watervliet-Colonie Lodge of Elks, an active communicant of Our Lady of Victory Church, active in PEF for New York State and enjoyed going to work functions. Paul was a avid sports fan, especially the NY Mets and Giants.
Survivors include a daughter, Laurie A. (Roger) Coonrad, Cohoes; a son, Peter M. DeBonis, Troy; his grandchildren, Kristina N. and Sarah E. Coonrad and Samantha L. (Alec) Christensen; his siblings, Jerome R. (Margaret) DeBonis, Waterloo, Ill., Diana (Danny) Holman, Stonington, Conn., and Dennis J. (Susan) DeBonis, Saratoga Springs; and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call at the Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 276 Pawling Ave., Troy, on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held Monday, May 19, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., at the funeral home and at 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Victory Church, Troy, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.
Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Troy.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Paul B. DeBonis to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, N.Y. 12204. We recommend using the brycefuneralhome.com website to share or send condolences, light a candle, view videos or for service directions.
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Mary masterson
May 17, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with you Pete I´m so very sorry for your loss
Jennine Sakkestad
May 16, 2025
Pete and family... our sincere condolences on the loss of your dad...The Troy Customer Meter Services Dept at National Grid
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May 16, 2025
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Ronald a Vanarnum
May 15, 2025
Will miss you Paul!! Great friend at work!!
Karin Thurber
May 14, 2025
I am so very sorry Laurie, Kristine, Samantha, Sarah he was a wonderful caring man.
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