August 16, 2017
Bart Paura, 79, of Oswego passed away Wednesday peacefully at home with his family after a short illness. He was born in Sicily, Italy to the late Guiseppi and Mary (Colocca) Paura. Mr. Paura immigrated to the United States when he was nine years old with his mother and sister followed two years later by his father and two younger brothers. Since then he has remained a resident of Oswego. Mr. Paura worked as a Meat cutter at Loblaws and he owned and operated Paura Farms. He was also a landlord with several properties in Oswego and Phoenix, NY. Mr. Paura was a former member of the D.A. Lodge, the Elks Club, and the Oswego County Growers. He was also a member of the Moose Pond Investors. Mr. Paura was an avid hunter and fisherman and he thoroughly enjoyed working. Mr. Paura is survived by his wife of 48 years Carol Paura of Oswego, and children Mary Beth Howard of Constantia, NY; Joseph (Stacey) Paura of West Monroe, NY; 3 siblings: Vera Bonacorsi of Oswego, Geatino “Ken” Paura and Joyce Duvall of Scriba, NY; Santino and Margaret Paura of Oswego, and grandchildren: Chad (Rebecca), Anthony, and Nicholas Howard, and Bart, and Sheldon Paura and 3 great grandchildren Natalie and Haley Adams, and Brantley Howard and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Paura was pre-deceased by his brother Anthony Paura in 1968. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Church with Deacon Nicholas Alvaro officiating. Entombment will be held at All Saints Mausoleum, St. Peter’s Cemetery, Oswego. Calling hours will be conducted 4:00 to 6:00 PM Monday at the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home 147 W. 4th St., Oswego, NY 13126.
Bart was a good man he will be greatly missed so sorry for your loss
Mr. Bart, fly high and rest easy. You always took the time to say “hello” to us and never complained about anything. The last time I saw you, walking our hallways, I asked if I could give you a hug, you said that you had been getting asked that a lot and you said, “Yes.” It was a sincere pleasure to know you, Sir. You will be missed. Your legacy is your family and your work ethic. Even though you were battling the biggest battle in life, you did so with grace, humor, dignity, and like a gentleman. You are an inspiration to me and I send you and your family good light and love. Peace to You, Mr. Bart.
Carol and family….I was saddened to hear of the passing of Bart. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you guys but never forgotten. Please accept my deepest sympathy. You will always have the memories from all the years and keep him in your heart and he will be always with you watching over you all.
Carol, know you’re in my thoughts and prayers forever.
Sorry for your loss. Bart was a great man. Our thoughts are with you, his family.