Paul A. Viel, Sr., of Batavia, died Monday, June 3, 2019 at age 93. Predeceased by his parents, Alphonse & Mary; his brothers, Frank, Charles, David & Robert; and his wife, Doris Viel. Paul is survived by his wife, Yu Lan “Lisa” Weng-Viel; children, Paul A. (Cheryl) Viel, Jr., Sally J. Burke, and Bruce D. (Tiffany) Viel; step-children, Dawn (Carl) Dotson, Barbara (Doug) Scott, James (Christine) Barrett, Dr. Michael (Jennifer) Barrett, Jinqsui Lin (Qian Zhang), and Jinqqiang Lin (Lijuan). He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews. Paul was a proud US Marine who served during WWII. He was awarded several medals, including 4 Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart after his tour in Iwo Jima. Friends may call Monday, 4-7pm at the funeral home of Alvah Halloran & Son, 2125 Chili Avenue, Rochester, NY. Burial with military honors will be held Tuesday, 11am at Bath National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Veterans Outreach Center, Inc., 447 South Ave., Rochester, NY 14620.
