Paul Phillip Fine, 95 years old, has peacefully passed away. He was the son of Molly and Phillip Fine. His life was filled with love from his many family members and friends. Paul was active past his 95th birthday. He worked out 4 days a week, volunteered at the Courts Community Service, was an avid reader, and worked crossword puzzles daily. His sense of humor and kindness were appreciated by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He had a love for gardening and sports teams, especially the Cleveland Indians/Guardians where he was a season ticket holder. Paul had the opportunity to throw out the 1st pitch on his 88th birthday where over 40 family and friends came to cheer him on! He was a Naval Veteran and a member of the Forest City Masonic Lodge.
Since he was a young man he worked in the produce field opening a stand on 4th and Euclid and years later opened Nela Farms. A second career took him to selling Ohio State Waterproofing where he was one of the top salesmen. Paul was the guy who brighten a person’s day with compliments and charm. He made you laugh with his quotable sayings and loved telling stories about his life.
Paul married Harriet, the love of his life, and had 4 children. He is survived by Michelle (Bob) Reiner, Michael Fine, Marty (Cathy Brooks-Fine) Fine, and Richard (Sabina) Fine. He will be missed by his 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Unfortunately, Harriet passed in 1998 but he was once again lucky and met Maxine Cowan (deceased). They were married for 23 years and he always said “How lucky I am to find 2 loves in my lifetime”. Maxine’s family became his family. He is survived by Sharyl (Dr. Steve Bloom, deceased) Bloom, and Dr. Larry (Katie) Cowan. He was very close to their 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at Mount Olive Cemetery, 27855 Aurora Rd, Solon, OH, Wednesday, June 4 at 2:00PM. To View the service Thursday, June 5 please go to YouTube and search Paul Fine Funeral Service.
Following Interment the family will receive friends until 8pm. at the Winking Lizard Party Center, 25200 Miles Rd., Bedford Heights, Ohio.
Charitable donations can be made to the Friendship Circle of Cleveland at 27900 Gates Mills Blvd., Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124 www.friendscleveland.com/Fine or charity of choice.
