DiStasio, Paul J. of Roslindale and Hyde Park, January 14, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Frances E. (Norton) DiStasio for 63 years. Devoted father of Mary G. Porzelt and her late husband Michael of Roslindale, Paul J. DiStasio and his late wife Barbara of ME and West Roxbury, Anne F. Riba of IL, Barbara C. Williamson and her husband John of West Roxbury, Karen M. DiStasio of Norwood, Todd DiStasio and his wife Rebecca of Attleboro, the late Michael G. DiStasio and Jeffrey J. DiStasio HM1(SS), USN, and his surviving wife Dannette of VA. Loving Grandfather to 19 Grandchildren and 18 Great-Grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and foster father to many children. Korean War Veteran, US Navy. Past Commander and adjutant of the Irving W. Adams American Legion Post 36, Roslindale.
Visiting hours at the P.E. Murray-F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St., West Roxbury on Monday, January 18, 2021 from 4-8pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Tuesday, January 19, at 10am followed by a Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Roslindale at 11am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Private interment in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Paul’s memory to St. Jude Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 36105.