Paul Peter Dzurisin, 90, a resident of Swoyersville, fell asleep in the Lord on Friday afternoon, December 04, 2020, at the Partridge-Tippett Nursing Facility of the Wesley Village Campus, Jenkins Township, where he was a guest since May.

His loving wife is Dorothy (Boback) Dzurisin. Together, Paul and Dorothy celebrated their 62^nd wedding anniversary on August 16^th.

Born on July 03, 1930, in Pittston, Paul was one of eight children born to the late George and Mary (Kisling) Dzurisin.

Raised in Duryea, Paul was a graduate of the former Duryea High School, Class of 1948.

A United States Army veteran, Paul was drafted into active service during the Korean War. During his two years of service, he served as a medic at the Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Letterman Army Medical Center’s psychiatric ward, San Francisco, California; and the 5^th General Army Hospital, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, where he was stationed for one year.

Following his honorable discharge from military service, Paul began his career as a nursing assistant at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Lyons, New Jersey, and eventually transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, where he worked as a nursing assistant for 30 years, retiring from there in 1987.

Coming from a family of vocations to the priesthood and religious life, Paul was called by the Lord to serve as a cantor in the Byzantine Catholic Church, studying at Holy Dormition Byzantine Franciscan Friary, Sybertsville. Paul began his service as a cantor alongside his brother, John, at Saint Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church, Swoyersville, where he was a member for over sixty years and served as the lead cantor for the past 47 years. He also served as cantor for some years at Saint Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittston, which was the church he was raised in. In his earlier years, he served as cantor at Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Lopez.

Paul was proud to serve his country and was a 60 + year member of the American Legion, Andrew Lawrence Post 644, Swoyersville.

A man of strong faith, Paul faithfully served the Lord by sharing the God-given gift of his voice and lifting it to sing the praises of the Lord. Paul always said that in his life, the Lord came first and his family came second. The love, care, and concern he had for his family was immeasurable, and he leaves behind a legacy that will live on in the hearts of his loved ones for generations to come. Paul will be remembered by all as a handsome, happy fellow who was never miserable, but always joyful. His genuine joy and zest for life was best exhibited through his love of singing and dancing.

In addition to his parents, George and Mary Dzurisin, Paul was preceded in death by his infant son, Paul Dzurisin Jr.; his brothers, Monsignor George (Dzurisin) Durisin, Joseph Dzurisin, Michael Dzurisin, and John Dzurisin; his sisters, Sr. M. Paula Dzurisin O.S.B.M., Sr. M. Philip Dzurisin O.S.B.M., and Mary Wascavage.

In addition to his wife, Dorothy, Paul is survived by his two daughters, Dorothy Sagliocco and her husband, Joseph, Pittston; and Rita Yanchick and her husband, Thomas, Swoyersville; his five grandchildren, Maria Blasko and her husband, Marc; Chrissy Yanchick; T.J. Yanchick and his wife, Lori; Lori Yanchick; and Lisa Yanchick; his four great-grandchildren, Jax and Alivia Yanchick; and Emma and Cole Galli; as well as his numerous nieces, nephews, fellow parishioners, and friends.

Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Paul’s viewing which will be held on Tuesday, December 08, 2020, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Wroblewski Funeral Home, Inc., 1442 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort. Parastas will be held privately on Tuesday with the Reverend Michael Popson, officiating.

In keeping with Federal and State guidelines, those attending the viewing are required to wear a facial covering and observe social distancing. These guidelines will be strictly enforced.

Funeral services for Paul will be held privately on Wednesday. Services will begin with Panachida, followed by a concelebrated Office of Christian Burial with Divine Liturgy in Saint Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church, Swoyersville. The Reverend Andrii Dumnych, Pastor, will be the main celebrant; the Reverend Michael Popson, will serve as homilist; and his niece, Diana Dzurisin, will serve as cantor.

Although the services in church will be private, the Divine Liturgy will be livestreamed on Wednesday at 10:00 AM on the Facebook pages of Saint Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church and Wroblewski Funeral Home, Inc. Those who do not have Facebook can visit www.stmichaelsbyzantine.com and on the main page, click the “Live Streamed Divine Liturgy” link under Saint Nicholas of Myra, Swoyersville.

Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in the Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville, where Military Honors will be accorded by the United States Army.

For additional information or to send Mr. Dzurisin’s Family an online message of condolence, you may visit the funeral home website, www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com, or Facebook page.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Paul’s memory to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society by visiting www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate.

“Blessed is the way in which you go, O Soul, for a peaceful place has been prepared for you!” “Blažennyj pokoj; vičhnaya pamyat” Blessed repose and eternal memory!