Paul Joseph Anzalone

Paul was born on July 9th, 1938 in Kansas City. He graduated from Glennon High school. He married his first wife Karen and they had 4 sons together. Paul worked at TWA and American Airlines and was referred to as " Mr Coffee" and retired after 43 years. Paul was the definition of work. He was a great example for his sons.

Paul Joseph was preceded in death by his parents Paul Anzalone, Lena Anzalone Highberger and step father Ralph Highberger, sister Anita Hoedl, his first wife Karen Anzalone, nephews Rick Hoedl and Anthony Hoedl, and cousin Joseph Cuda.

Paul was skilled in fixing and building anything with his hands-including the home he built to raise his family in. He also loved to work in the garden especially his garlic that he grew, and he had an orchard at his farm in Gower. He liked to put together model airplanes with his sons and was very active with them growing up. He was proud to be an Eagle Scout and encouraged his boys to be active in Scouts as well. Paul was witty and liked to joke around with everyone and he was very proud of his Sicilian heritage.

In fall of 2015, Paul met his wife and love of his life, Linda Anzalone. Paul loved to go to thrift stores with her and finding treasures and things he could fix. Paul and Linda were inseparable, they loved going to the Opera and played "All I Ask of You" at their wedding. Paul always said that Linda gave him the will to live again after he became a widow. "If I had my life to do over again....I'd find you sooner so I could love you longer".

Paul is survived by his sons, Chris Anzalone and wife Maggie, Carl Anzalone, Victor Anzalone and wife Jennifer, and Frank Anzalone, grandchildren-Racquel Anzalone, Jacqueline Anzalone and Quintin Anzalone. He is also survived by his step-daughters Shaune Kingsolver and Dawn Peterson and husband Troy Peterson. His "bonus" grandchildren Jessie Rauer and husband Zach Rauer, Sarina Soligo, Austin Kingsolver, Nick Hartman and Mariah Peterson.

Graveside Committal Service will be Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM at White Chapel Funeral Home."

Lunch will be provided by St Charles Catholic Church directly after service for immediate family only.

Flowers can be sent to White Chapel Funeral Home.

Donations can be given to St Charles Catholic Church.

The family would like to thank Phoenix Home Care and Hospice for taking care of Paul in his final days.

Thank you to Dr Hamblin at KU for taking such good care of Paul for many years-he lived longer because of your compassionate care. Special thanks to White chapel funeral home for your compassion and professionalism during this difficult time.