OSWEGO, NY – Bart Paura, 79, of Oswego, passed away Wednesday August 16, 2017, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family after a short illness.
He was born in Sicily, Italy, to the late Guiseppi and Mary (Colloca) Paura.
Mr. Paura immigrated to the United States when he was nine years old with his mother and sister, followed two years later by his father and two younger brothers.
Since then he, had remained a resident of Oswego.
Mr. Paura worked as a meat cutter at Loblaws and he owned and operated Paura Farms.
He was also a landlord with several properties in Oswego and Phoenix, NY.
Mr. Paura was a former member of the D.A. Lodge, the Elks Club and the Oswego County Growers.
He was also a member of the Moose Pond Investors.
Mr. Paura was an avid hunter and fisherman and he thoroughly enjoyed working.
Mr. Paura is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carol Paura of Oswego; and children, Mary Beth Howard of Constantia, NY, Joseph (Stacey) Paura of West Monroe, NY; siblings: Vera Bonacorsi of Oswego, Geatino “Ken” Paura and Joyce Duvall of Scriba, NY, Santino and Margaret Paura of Oswego; and grandchildren: Chad (Rebecca), Anthony, and Nicholas Howard, and Bart, and Sheldon Paura and three great-grandchildren, Natalie and Haley Adams and Brantley Howard; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Paura was predeceased by his brother, Anthony Paura, in 1968.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Church with Deacon Nicholas Alvaro officiating.
Entombment will be held at All Saints Mausoleum, St. Peter’s Cemetery, Oswego.
Calling hours will be conducted 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home 147 W. Fourth St., Oswego, NY 13126.
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RIP, Bart. We miss you. Our condolences to Carol and all the family
-Steve and Ann Yablonski
I am saddened to learn that Bart is no longer among us, but in my mind, he still is..
Bart and I developed a ‘common interest’ friendship over the last few decades, and I built up a respect for him based on those family principles of hard work and self sufficiency that he lived by.
We need more men and women who will live their lives the way this man did.
Rest in peace, Bart. You did good.
Art Tirrell
We are sorry to hear about Bart . He was a real gentleman. We are in Texas now, but we still think the world of all our friends in Oswego. He used to come in our shop with David Santoro. Our thoughts no hearts are with your family.
Ronnie and Kayln Sharp
Sharp’s Marine in Scriba
Our condolences to the Paura family
Bart was a very kind gentleman.
Bart was proud of his Italian heritage
It was always enjoyable to speak the
Sicilian language with him
R.I.P. our friend
Anthony & Claudia Leotta
Bart was a good man he will be greatly missed so sorry for your loss
My cousin. He was so good to my son, Kurt .
Condolences to Carol and family
RIP Bart
Sorry for your loss family is so important and duly missed. God be with you all .
I was an apprentice under Bart at Loblaws meat department in the early 70’s and the friendship never stopped. He was a good man. RIP Bart.
Deepest condolences to the Paura family . My thoughts & prayers are with you all .RIP Bart you will always be remembered give a hug to your brother from me .
Patti McManus Favata