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AUSTINTOWN - Paul Richard Pesa, 71, of Austintown, passed away Friday afternoon, Oct. 9, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, with his loving wife by his side.
Mr. Pesa was born Monday, April 4, 1955, in Youngstown, the son of Anthony and Josephine Stein Pesa.
He attended St. Mary Magdalene Roman Catholic Church-St. Christine Church.
Paul was a very diversified craftsman as evidenced by the companies he was employed. He started his journey by working for Kessler Products in manufacturing and then worked for Roth Brothers in their roofing section. Upon moving to Florida, he spent 16 years with Advanced Roofing as a supervisor, returning to Youngstown, he was still employed by Gordon Properties in the maintenance department.
He was an East High Golden Bear graduate and loved washing and detailing his cars and his yard was meticulously maintained.
Paul leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, the former Shirley Pazel; brothers, Johnnie (Edie) Pesa, Joseph (Denise) Pesa, Thomas (Chrissy) Pesa and Michael Pesa; sisters, Phyllis Henderson, Janie (Stan) Dickerson, Pauline Anderson and Mary Barber; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Beside his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl (Carmela) Pesa, Anthony Pesa and Patrick Pesa and a sister, Joanne Gagliardo.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 10 to 11:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at The McCauley Funeral Home, 230 Broadway, Youngstown, 44504, with a service to follow at Noon.
Paul will be laid to rest at Green Haven Memorial Gardens.
Send thoughts and condolences to the funeral home website www.mccauleyfuneral.com.
The McCauley Funeral Home, proudly serving the community for 124 years.
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