Paul F. Starzynski, 86, of Arlington, VA peacefully passed away after a long illness on February 16, 2025. Paul was born in Pittsburgh, PA. He is survived by his wife Florence (Alff) Starzynski of 57 years, sister Susan (Starzynski) Young of Sydney, Australia, son Fr. Stefan Starzynski, daughter Kim (Starzynski) Walker, and their children Kara (Walker) Sheasley, Tyler and Drew Walker. He was a foster father to Vibol and Visal Huynh, Ayalew Gebreamlake and Megan Reilly.
Paul was a career foreign service officer who proudly served his country in the US Information Agency at home and abroad for 30 years. He was an active member of St. Ann Catholic Church for more than 50 years.
Funeral mass at St. Ann Catholic Church, 5300 North 10th Street Arlington, VA 22205 on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM.
