It is with great sadness that the family of Paul R. Amaya announces his passing after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the age of 85.
Paul will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Helen, and his two sons Paul (Kathleen and children Paul and Sarah) and Mitchel (Karen and children Allison and Danielle with former wife Marianne). Paul will also be fondly remembered by his sister Amelia Kissling; sisters-in-law Marilyn Amaya and Barbara Porata; and brother-in-law Joe Bozzuto. Paul was predeceased by his mother Maria del Refugio; his father Augustine Amaya; brothers Fred and Art; and by sister Beatrice.
Paul was born in Redwood City on June 26, 1931 where he graduated from Sequoia High School in 1950. He proposed to Helen Bozzuto on February 14, 1954 and they were married August 29, 1954. Paul served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. Paul worked as a journeyman sheet metal worker, eventually owning his own company, Rountree Sheet Metal. He was a dedicated senior softball player, playing for over 30 years. Paul enjoyed fishing, traveling with Helen, his Bay Area sports teams, Giants, 49er’s and Warriors and spending time with his four grandchildren.
Friends are invited to visit at Crippen and Flynn Woodside Chapel at 7:00 pm Monday, February 6. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, February 7 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
Donations in Paul’s memory can be made to any of the following organizations or
your favorite charity. Heartfelt thanks from the Amaya Family.
Sequoia High School Girls Softball
Sequoia High School
1201 Brewster Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
Attn: Varsity Girls Softball
(please write in check memo “Girls Softball IMO Paul Amaya”)
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