Paul E. Graziano, 84, of Lansing, NY, passed away on Sunday December 3, 2006, at the Hospicare Residence, Ithaca, NY. He was predeceased by his wife, Georgia A. Graziano. Paul is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Karen Graziano, Lansing; his sisters, Eleanor Capista, Trumansburg, Terry DiMaggio, N. Syracuse, NY, Lena Lentine, Madeline Calamia, both of NJ; also his numerous nieces and nephews. Paul was born in Newark, NJ, on December 18, 1921. He was a Veteran of WWII, serving as Military Police with the US Army in several locations throughout Europe and was a lifetime auto mechanic, retiring from Key Motors in Ithaca after a long career. Paul took pride in dog breeding and training. He was a member of the Ithaca Dog Training Club and the Finger Lakes Kennel Club, and enjoyed raising German Short-Hair Pointers with the companionship of his wife and son.
In honoring his request, there will be no formal services. A private family Memorial service will be planned at a later date. Those wishing are asked to direct gifts of sympathy to Hospicare, 172 E. King Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850. Arrangements are with Lansing Funeral Home.
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