Paul J. Taraschi of Downingtown

Paul J. Taraschi, age 82 of Downingtown passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2017 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Faye R. (Hammond) Taraschi with whom he shared 58 wonderful years of marriage.

Born in West Chester, Pa., he was the son of the late Paul J. Taraschi Sr. and Lucille Digeralomo Taraschi.

Paul graduated from Villanova University in 1959. He was the founder of Palace Packaging Machines retiring from there in 2000. Paul was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Parish in Downingtown where he was a daily Communicant.

Paul is survived by his children, Sister Marie Bernadette (Lisa) Taraschi, IHM, Chris (Sue), Stephen (Sharon), Leslie Taraschi, Paul Jr. (Piera) and Heidi Taraschi. Also survived by his sister Eva Delcorio, grandchildren Kelly, Katie, Nicholas, Jack, Sam, Sydney, Joseph and Sophia. He was pre-deceased by his brothers Armand & Victor Taraschi.

Relatives are invited to his Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at St. Joseph Church, 338 Manor Ave., Downingtown. There will be a visitation on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church.

Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to Camilla Hall Infirmary, 1145 King Rd., Immaculata, PA. 19345.

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