Paul Joseph Siragusa, of Brocton, New York, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2024, with his family by his side. Paul was 55 years old. He was born in Dunkirk on November 11, 1968 to Judith (Fiebelkorn) and Louis Siragusa.
Paul married his high school sweetheart, Kathleen Ardillo, on July 10, 1993. Paul was a devoted and loving husband. Paul was proud of his family and his two amazing sons, Matthew and Daniel Siragusa.
Paul coached many of his boys’ soccer, baseball and football teams through their youth sports. He never missed their school or sports events.
Paul enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He had a great sense of humor and had a big heart. Paul was a die-hard Buffalo Bills fan and enjoyed watching them play as well as the Baltimore Orioles.
Paul played baseball in Little League and Babe Ruth while growing up in Fredonia. He attended Fredonia Central Schools, graduating in 1986. Paul also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Fredonia State University in 1990.
Paul worked as a Treatment Coordinator at the Gustavus Children’s Home for 28 years. He later worked at the Brocton Central School as a Behavioral Intervention Specialist. Paul enjoyed working with children and adolescents to help them overcome challenges and to find their potential.
Paul was preceded in death by his mother and father.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Siragusa and sons, Matthew (Emily Langton) of Syracuse and Daniel of Brocton. He is also survived by his brother, Timothy (Jennifer) Siragusa. He is also survived by his mother and father-in-law, Robert and Patricia Ardillo and his sister-in-law, Eileen Ardillo (Dan Rybij). Paul also leaves behind cherished nieces and nephews: Brittany Dunn (Ryan Klemens), Alyssa Siragusa, Latham Dunn, Nicholas Siragusa, and great nephews Ronald and Noah.
Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions in Paul’s memory may be made to the Epilepsy Association of Western New York: https:// epilepsywny.org/donate/ or the Brocton Fire Department: P.O. Box 457, Brocton, NY 14716.
Calling hours will be Friday (June 14, 2024) at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia, from 10am-12:30 pm followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony Church, Cushing St., Fredonia, at 1 pm.
On-line condolences may be made larson timkofuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by David J. Dengler.