Paul Adam Blazeck, 62, beloved son and brother, died peacefully in his sleep on June 9, 2022. Paul was born on May 18, 1960 and raised in North Versailles, PA. He graduated from East Allegheny High School in 1978.
After trying college, Paul decided to take a different path. Looking for job opportunities, Paul moved to San Jose, California in June 1983. Upon arriving, Paul worked as a construction hand, a roofer, and numerous other jobs before joining the plumbing apprenticeship program for Local 393 Plumbers and Steamfitters. He attended evening classes while doing on-the-job training to earn his plumbing license. Paul’s career in the industrial plumbing industry was well timed as he was part of the Silicon Valley boom of the 1990’s and economic growth in the San Jose area. He loved the diversity of his craft, working on everything from hotels and hospitals to sports stadiums and high-tech computer facilities for 25 years. Paul lived in the Golden State until he retired in 2015 and subsequently returned to Pittsburgh to be near family. Even so, his heart was in California and he vacationed there when he could.
Paul spread his sports loyalty between Pittsburgh and San Jose. He was both a long time Pittsburgh Steelers fan and San Jose Sharks fan, celebrating the highs and lows of each with family and friends. He was an avid reader and enjoyed playing basketball and biking, or simply relaxing.
Paul will be solely missed by his mother Veronica Carrigg Blazeck; brothers James (Alice) Blazeck, Thomas Blazeck, Edward (Carolyn) Blazeck, and John (Joanna) Blazeck, and sister Joanne (Joseph) Felice; nieces Lauren, Elizabeth, and Olivia; nephews Joseph, John, Joe, Mike, and Ryan; and many cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Joseph S. Blazeck.
Arrangements
A Catholic mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 17 at 11:00 a.m. at St Robert Bellarmine Church (Mary, Mother of God Parish) in East Mckeesport, burial to follow at All Saints Catholic Cemetery in Braddock.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Catholic Charities USA.
James F. Kutch Funeral Homes & Crematory
433 Lincoln Highway
East McKeesport, PA 15035
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My Hero & Friend!! Rest In Peace Paul , I’ll never forget you in English Class wMr Baker… ewwww.. thank f Course our Ft Baker Adventure!! Kite Flying!! Over the Edge!! Love ya buddy!!
I will never forget all the great memories of Paul. He was always there when you needed him. Such a kind soul. Fly high my friend…it is…till I see you again. RIP. Love, Diane
We are so sorry that we are going to miss the funeral. Please know our prayers with be with the family. Cousin Paul, you will be missed. Love
My prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss.
Paul always wanted to share a laugh.
A man with a big heart. He will be remembered for his humor and generosity. Blessings to all.
Paul, I met you 25 plus years ago. You have always been a wonderful friend to me. I’m so sorry I did not get to say goodbye to you but I’m glad for the great times we had together. You brought me Pennsylvania for your high school reunions and what a blast that was! I came to see you again after you move there just to piss your neighbor’s off with my 49ers pajamas LOL you have been an absolute dear friend to me and I truly truly miss you…
Since I recently moved to KY, I am getting the news from Pittsburgh rather slowly. I was so saddened to hear of Paul’s passing. As you may remember he was one of my favorite students in my third grade class at St. Robert Bellarmine so many years ago. I am glad he got to find a vocation that he loved and enjoyed for many years. You all have my deepest sympathy and promise of prayers.
As a former classmate of Paul’s from St Robert’s and East Allegheny class of ’78, I would like express my deepest sympathy to his family and friends.Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Maryann Zawada
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