SOUTHWICK, Mass. - Paul A. Driscoll, 59, died Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at home. He lived in Southwick for the last four years, and resided in Westfield for 20 years previous to that. Paul was born in Springfield on December 10, 1954 to Arthur and Rosalie (Rohmann) Driscoll. He grew up in 16 Acres and was an active member of St. Catherine of Siena church growing up and was also a Cub and Boy Scout. Paul attended Technical High School, and graduated from Minnechaug Regional High School. Paul was a US Naval Vietnam Era Veteran. He Served the US Navy on the USS Richard E. Krause, and the USS Sierra, with an honorable discharge. Former owner and operator of Better Homes exterminating, with a Construction Supervisor's license. He graduated from Stockbridge school of agriculture, was a former greenskeeper at Franconia golf course. He had been active in Springfield politics, including the Indian Orchard citizens council. Former fitness instructor at Springfield YMCA, he coached various youth sports in both Springfield and Westfield. Paul was on the Auxiliary police in both Springfield and Westfield for many years. He received his Bachelor's degree from UMASS Amherst and his Masters and CAGS from Westfield State College. He had also been employed for many years as a Building Maintenance Mechanic for the Bulk Mail Center in Springfield. While earning his Masters degree at Westfield State College, he founded the schools first Veterans Club. Paul was also past Deputy Director of Westfield Emergency Management, and past member of the LEPC. Former Red Cross instructor and EMT certified. Former member of Springfield Emerald Society. Life member of American Legion and DAV. Member of Westfield Sportsman's Club and Sons of Erin. Paul always loved fishing, especially ice fishing and deep sea fishing, and always loved being at the ocean. He leaves his children, Linden and Conor Driscoll both of Westfield, his mother, Rosalie Wajdula, a sister, Lynn Driscoll and a nephew and Godson, Adam Knurek all of Springfield, and his former wife Lisa M. Driscoll of Westfield. Paul was predeceased by his father and step mother, Arthur and Mary Driscoll, a step father, John Wajdula, and his cousin Joseph Kozlowski. The funeral will be Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at 11:30 AM from Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad St. Westfield followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church at 12:30 PM with burial to follow in the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery at 2 PM. Calling hours will be Monday from 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul's memory may be made to the DAV, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.
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[Published in The Springfield Republican from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2013]