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MICHAEL PASKOWSKI Obituary

CORRECTION Michael Paskowski May 11, 1949 - January 23, 2018 Visitation and wake will be held Friday, February 2nd at 7pm at Gaffney Funeral Home, 1002 S. Yakima St., Tacoma WA. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 3rd at 12:30 P.M. Visitation Catholic Church, 3314 S 58th St., Tacoma, WA. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery following the Funeral Mass. Following interment a reception will be held at the Hub in Tacoma, 203 Tacoma Ave S. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Michael's name to Franciscan Hospice, 2901 Bridgeport Way West, University Place, WA 98466 or the American Heart Association. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Feb. 1, 2018.

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Kathy Fleming

February 5, 2018

Dear Katie, Kristen, Matthew and Andrew,
Love to all of you at this sad time. As I think of all the happy family parties at Shafter Street and Church Street, I know that the celebration in heaven with Nana and Aunt Katie and Aunt Grace and Uncle Mike and Janie and Mikey is filled with love and laughter. These memories live on in all of his family and for that we are grateful.

Bob Lockard

February 4, 2018

A good man who will be missed by many. Sad that he left us so young.
Peace brother

Bob

John Arbeeny

February 2, 2018

A good friend, wonderful person and hunting buddy from years ago. Hauling out an elk over 12 hours at night from deep within a canyon will always be a great memory. Our two sons, David and Matt on their first hunt together out at Lincoln, another unforgettable memory. So many more too. You will always be a part of our lives. Rest in peace Mike.

February 1, 2018

Linda and I remember Mike vividly and fondly from our days at Boston College. Just behind Mike in ROTC, I remember his passion, uncompromising demands on himself and others and total loyalty. Linda as an Army nurse and I in the MPs recalled him often during our term of service. Our prayers are for him and for God to be good to his family in this time of sorrow. May the Holy Spirit bring consolation to all. Deacon Tom and Linda Lynch

Hector Araujo

January 30, 2018

I was actually thinking of Mike and other former co-workers just last week for reasons unknown. Maybe just trying to remember names and faces. But how could you forget Paskowski!
I had limited encounters with Mike, but all were positive and humorous to say the least. I'm sure he will be missed.
Rest In Peace Mike.

Joan Lyons

January 29, 2018

Michael was a great guy - a wonderful family man that loved his wife and kids, his sister, parents and all the crazy cousins. He spent countless hours on the phone with Kevin and then with me after Kevin died. Kevin was lucky to have had a cousin like Michael. My love to all the kids. May your memories sustain you now and remind you always of his love for each of you.

Michelle Lynott

January 29, 2018

Most warm summer evenings, my son Sam would ask to go see Mike and Andrew. I'll always cherish those moments, hearing Mike and Steve give each other a hard time around a warm fire with a cold Coke. Na Zdrowie, Mike.

Bruce Sisco

January 29, 2018

Regretfully, I haven't seen Mike since we left Northrop Grumman in January 2011. I always enjoyed the times we had together. I always valued his insights and perspectives.

Marc Skogland

January 28, 2018

I'm sorry for your loss. I enjoyed our time together at Northrop Grumman.

Rick Nelson

January 28, 2018

Just talking about him the other day, sorry he had such a rough exit and sorry I didn't get back to see him one more time. Mike and I made a lot of good trips together both on active duty and after. He was a great accidental tourist friend. He and Jane were both friends of ours and are missed.
Best to you.
Rick and Janet Nelson

January 28, 2018

I met Mike in the mid-80s, and can today say that he enriched my life. He was a man of great character, honest, loyal and committed to all whom he loved.

May light perpetual shine upon his soul.

Bob Aylor

Sheila Devins

January 28, 2018

Sending love to all of the Paskowskis. I am thinking of all of you as you gather to celebrate the life of your Dad.

American Heart Association

January 26, 2018

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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Memorial Events
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Feb

2

Visitation

7:00 p.m.

Gaffney Funeral Home

1002 S. Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405

Feb

3

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Visitation Catholic Church

3314 S 58th St, Tacoma, MA

Feb

3

Interment

Calvary Cemetery

MA

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