Post a reply || Back to NFA Class Memorial Page.. Paul Joseph Wildermann, Sr. - Class of 1986
Submitted by Pauline Rute Hall 1952 <Grammypgh@aol.com> on 16/Mar/2015 Message: Paul Joseph Wildermann Sr., age 46, of West Scranton died unexpectedly Friday evening after being stricken ill. He and his wife, the former Jennifer Barrett, celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary Oct. 23. He was born in Ridgewood, N.J., son of the late Carl and Roberta Louise Champury Wildermann. He and his family moved to Newburgh, N.Y., and he was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Dominican College and his master's degree in social work from Marywood University. Paul's career began with his teaching high school history in schools of Newburgh, N.Y. He relocated to Scranton, and spent his life serving others, including children and families suffering from abuse and neglect while he worked at Lackawanna County CYS. He also worked with families struggling with domestic violence through developing Domestic Violence Intervention Center Groups at the United Neighborhood Center. He counseled individuals at Advance Community Counseling and running groups at drug and alcohol treatment services. He was currently working with veterans at the Veterans Administration Hospital of Wilkes-Barre, which he loved very much, and often spoke fondly of his co-workers and the veterans he served every day. Paul met his wife, Jennifer, at Lackawanna County CYS, and they were hired on the same day in 1995. Shortly after meeting, they became inseparable. They married and have two wonderful children, Paulie and Mila. Paul died doing what he loved most, spending time with his family and watching his son ski. Paul was devoted to his family, and loved his children more than anything in life. Paul was truly a loving and devoted soul. Paul loved watching Paulie play basketball, baseball, soccer, karate and skiing. He couldn't wait to come home from work every day because he loved watching Mila and playing hide and seek every night with his children before bed. He was a very generous person, and his last act of generosity was being an organ donor. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church, West Scranton. Paul's family would like to thank the All Saints Academy family for helping them in their time of need and being there for Paulie and Mila. Their efforts and love will never be forgotten. Also surviving are one son, Paul J. Wildermann Jr., age nine; one daughter, Mila Wildermann, age two, both at home; one sister, Marion Falabella and husband, Bob, Scranton; mother and father-in-law, Bernie and Ed Dzielak, Scranton; sister-in-law, Heather Barrett, Scranton; aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral will be Wednesday with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Jackson Street, West Scranton. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Carl J. Savino Funeral Home, 157 S. Main Ave., West Scranton. People attending the funeral Mass are asked to go directly to St. Patrick's Church, West Scranton. Replies to this post No replies yet |