Mr. Paul A. Sepe, Sr.

October 24, 1927 - August 9, 2016

Mr. Paul A. Sepe, Sr., 88, of Cortland passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday August 9, 2016. Paul was born October 24, 1927 in Cortland and was a lifelong resident of the area. Paul proudly served his country in the United States Navy just after the close of World War ll. He owned and operated Paul's Place on Elm Street from 1979-1984 and retired from Cortland County in 1989 where he was employed as a maintenance mechanic. He was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church and an active member of the D.A.V. where he served as the First V.P. Commander of the D.A.V. and D.A.V. President of the Cortland Chapter. Paul is survived by his wife of 65 years; Georgianna Sepe at home and his four children; Paulette Callahan of Manchester, New Jersey; Christine (Manuel) Pacheco of Little York; Paul A. Sepe, Jr. of Cortland and Marianne (Marty) Christofferson of Dryden, three sisters; Rose Range of Rochester, Lorraine Fox and Dolores Heller both of Cortland, nine grandchildren; Heather and Taryn Sepe, Ryan Paul Callahan and Spencer Callahan, Amanda (Michael) Hatcher, Marty Jr. and Dana Paul Christofferson and Carly Hernandez. Paul was preceded in death by his son in law; Gerry Callahan, grandson; Julian Hernandez, and brothers; Louie, Carmen and Danny and sisters; Josephine and Bea. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 12:15 p.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church. Prayers of committal will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. The family will be present to receive friends on Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in St. Anthony's Church prior to Mass. Contributions in Paul's memory may be made to Hospicare 11 Kennedy Parkway, Cortland, N.Y. 13045. Condolences may also be sent to the family by visiting www.riccardifuneralhome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home 69 N. Main St., Cortland, N.Y.