Born in South Bend, Indiana he was the son of Paul and Dorothy Lawrence. Paul graduated from John Adams High School and enlisted in the Navy in 1963. Later upon leaving the Navy he enlisted in the Army retiring on December 31, 1984. He graduated with an associate degree from the University of Southern California. Paul served 3 terms in Vietnam Nam.
Paul was predeceased by his parents Paul and Dorothy and a brother-in-law James D'Errico.
He is survived by his wife Vanessa, an adopted son Ray, sister Judy D'Errico, brother Ebert Lawrence and his wife Colleen, a loving cousin Charlotte Horner, Mother-in law, Xuan Dang, Sister In Laws: Kimberly Tran, Nga Nguyen, Bay Nguyen, Betty Nguyen, Brother In Laws: Quang Huynh, Dung Tran, Si Tran, Sam Tran, Hai Tran. He also leaves to cherish his memory are numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Vietnam Veterans of America. (Www.vva.org)
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