Paul Fiore

FIORE Paul Joseph Fiore died peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 87. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary; his children, Paul (Debbi Goodman) Fiore, Chevy Chase, MD, Robert (Suzie) Fiore, East Grand Rapids, MI, Michael Fiore, Ormond Beach, FL, Lorraine (Scott) Barry, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, Maria (Steve) Taylor, Atlantic Beach, FL; Lisa (Clay) Jones, McKinney, TX and Stephen (Allison) Fiore, Orlando, FL; his siblings, Mary Penders, Buffalo, NY, Frank Fiore, Los Angeles, CA, and Eleanor Arnone, Buffalo, NY. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Consola Fiore and his brother, Thomas Fiore. Paul was born on September 5, 1928 in Lackawana, NY to Frank and Consola Fiore. He graduated from Lackawana High School in 1946, and served in the United States Army from September 1946 to March of 1948. He married Mary Alex in 1951. After moving to Silver Spring, Maryland in 1967, Paul began working for Litton Industries Amecom Division as a Purchasing Agent. In 1973 Paul joined the Federal Government work force at the Department of Health, Education and Welfare in the Social and Rehabilitation Service working as a Supervisory Contract Administrator until he retired as Deputy Director of the Management Planning and Analysis Staff, Health Care Financing Administration for the Department of Health and Human Services in 1994. Paul and Mary moved to Ocean Pines, MD in 1996 to begin their retirement years where they made many lifelong friends. Their final move was to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, in 2000, where Mary resides today. Over these many years, the couple welcomed seven children, fourteen grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren into their home. His family remembers him as a fun, kind, patient, and loving father and grandfather who encouraged them to always pursue their goals. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, February 8th from 6 - 8 PM at Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home in Jacksonville Beach, FL. A funeral mass is scheduled for Tuesday, February 9th at 2:00 PM at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, with a reception to follow at the parish hall. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Paul's life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida at 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257, Attn: Community Hospice Foundation. The family would like to thank Community Hospice of Northeast Florida for their loving care of Paul during his final days. Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Services under the direction and care of Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home

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