Paul Thomas Antonucci, 62, of Spring, Texas, passed away on October 30, 2019. He was born in Buffalo, New York, on November 27, 1956. Paul graduated from Canisius High School and received a bachelor’s degree in business from Buffalo State University. Paul moved to Houston in 1981 and remained there until his passing. He was married to Dianne Hundley Brazell.
Paul dedicated 36 years of his working life to Farmer’s Insurance as a claims adjustor, fraud investigator, and area supervisor in commercial properties. He worked hard to provide outstanding customer service and ensure fidelity to his company’s guiding principles. He was proud of his professional accomplishments and grateful for his successful career.
Paul had several great passions in his life. He loved playing, watching, and arguing about sports, including hockey, baseball, football, and basketball. He played racquetball and golf throughout his life and regularly visited the gym. He was an accomplished bowler, teaching his sons the finer points of the sport while outplaying them with his wicked left hook. He loved playing cards, working Sudoku puzzles, and reading The Chronicle. He was a season ticket holder at The Alley Theatre and loved attending local festivals and arts shows.
Paul became a motorcycle rider later in life, cruising through Sam Houston National Forest and participating in group rides to support charities. Paul enjoyed traveling, including recent trips to Canada, Mexico, Alaska, Yellowstone, and various other U.S. locales. His greatest love, however, was his family. Paul was in daily contact with his siblings, mulling over social and political events of each day and laughing over family antics. He encouraged his sons and stepdaughters to call and visit regularly and lavished affection on each one of them. He loved well and was well loved in return.
Paul is survived by his wife Dianne; sons Patrick and Anthony; stepdaughters Michelle (Jared), Jami (Clayton), and Karah; step-grandchildren Dani (Kevin), Kendall (Dina), Isabella, Clara, and Sadie; siblings Maria, Anthony (Marie), Ralph (Nora), Jimmy (Evelyn), Michael, and Rosemary; nieces Kelly, Julia, Cristina (Matt), and Meghan; and nephews Tim (Rachael), Anthony, Michael, Solomon, and Oliver.
The family expresses deepest appreciation to all those who supported Paul during his illness and remained in friendship with him throughout his life.
Paul’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019, beginning with a brief program at 2:00 p.m. and continuing with visitation through 4:00 p.m., at Brookside Funeral Home, Champions, 3410 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, TX, 77068.
To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit our website at www.brooksidechampions.com.
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