Fr.Paul was born in Jersey City, NJ to Michael and Concetta (Rizzica). He entered the novitiate in 1948, was simply professed in 1949, professed solemn vows in 1952, and ordained a priest on June 24, 1956. After ordination he attended Fordham University, receiving an M.A. in English. For several years he taught at St. Francis Seraphic Seminary, Andover, MA where he held several positions in the formation program. In 1967 he was transferred to St. Anthony Friary, Catskill, as Master of Novices. He also served as Provincial Prefect of Formation and Provincial Definitor. Fr. Paul had several parochial assignments, among them pastor of St. Louis Church, Fall River; St. Anthony Church, New York City; St. Rose of Lima, Meriden, CT; and St. Ladislaus Church, New Brunswick, NJ. In recent years Fr. Paul served as Archivist and Editor of the Provincial Chronicle while residing at Padua Friary, New York City.

 

Funeral Saturday, November 12, 2022: Saint Anthony of Padua Church, NYC 10:00 AM Viewing, 11:00 AM Mass
Interment following at Mount Alvernia Mausoleum 
Wappingers Falls, New York