Glenville
Paul Doriski, 96, of Glenville (Greenwich) passed away peacefully on May 1st 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born July 1st 1925 in Lodi NJ to the late Peter Sr. and Bessie (Behuniak) Doriski, he was one of ten children who grew up in the Schaghticoke area. Paul loved his family home on Crandall Corners and would return there often throughout his life.
A proud Veteran of WWII, he would often joke how as a paratrooper he couldn't understand why he had to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. After being honorably discharged he would return to the area where he would meet and marry the love of his life, the former Mary Acerra in 1952 and would spend 69 years together before her passing on April 14th of 2021.
After a few years in Schenectady Paul and Mary would plant roots in Greenwich NY where they would raise their 2 boys.
Paul would work for National Grid (former Niagara Mohawk) for 36 years where he worked as a lineman (before bucket trucks) and later rising to foreman before retiring in January of 1986. But before any job title he was a devoted husband, Father and Grandfather. Actively involved with his sons and their families where he would pass on his knowledge and love of golfing, bowling, fishing and camping which he and his wife did for many years into retirement.
Paul leaves behind his 2 sons, Gregory (Lisa) of Greenwich and Michael J. (Tracy) of Glenville and his 4 grandchildren James (April), Jared, Joshua, and Julia (Jamin) as well as his Sister Helen and Brothers Teddy and George along with many nieces and nephews. Paul was predeceased by his loving wife Mary, his parents Peter Sr. & Bessie, Brothers: Peter Jr., John, Harry, Andrew and Sisters, Eva and Anne.
Calling hours will be from 11am-1pm on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 729 Hudson Ave Stillwater NY. A funeral service will be held at 1pm in the funeral home. Burial will follow at 2pm at Saratoga National Cemetery.
The Family would like to thank Albany VA, Home Based Care and Community Hospice of Schenectady for providing him with such excellent care. We would also like to thank our aides, Marian, Valerie, Kayla, Paula and his two grandson's Jared and Joshua, who without, we would never have been able to keep Paul home with his family.
In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation to Community Hospice Schenectady at 445 New Karner Rd, Albany Ny 12205 or the Alplaus Volunteer Fire Dept. Alplaus Ny 12008.
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Memorial Donation
Visitation
Thursday, May 05, 2022
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, Stillwater
729 Hudson Ave
Stillwater, New York 12170
Funeral Service
Thursday, May 05, 2022
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, Stillwater
729 Hudson Ave
Stillwater, New York 12170
Graveside Service
Thursday, May 05, 2022
2:00 PM
Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871