Paul Paghi, 83, Avid Gardener

Mr. Paghi was born in Lorain on Jan. 5, 1926, the son of the late Daniel and Mary(nee Maireen)Paghi.

He served in the U.S. Army during WW II and reeived the Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, Army Occupational Medal and the World War II Victory Ribbon.

Mr. Paghi retired as a maintenance repairman from B.F. Goodrich in Avon.

He was a participant of the Honor Flight in May 2008, enjoyed fishing and was an avid gardener.

Mr. Paghi is survived by his wife Ruth (nee Wauthier) Paghi, daughters: Pamela S. (Larry) Bacchi of Churchville, PA, Cynthia L (Carlos) Lopez of Cleveland, 3 grandchildren, a brother David C Paghi of Vermilion and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Mary Passy, brothers George Ciupaska and Dan Paghi.

A family gathering is being planned for a later date.

Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain is handling the arrangements.

Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com.