Paul Anthony Midiri, Sr., on January 8, 2012, of Runnemede. Age 88.


Beloved husband of 61 years of Helen J. (nee Smith). Loving father of Diane Kochon (Christian), Paul, Jr. (Elizabeth) and Joseph (Ericka). Dear grandfather of the joys of his life Christian, Joey and Elaina. Brother of Rose D'Angelo and Marie Midiri. Brother-in-law of Joan Redgate. Also survived by nieces and nephews.


Mr. Midiri proudly served in the US Navy in the South Pacific during WWII. He retired from the Philadelphia Naval Yard after 40 years as a welder, a job he loved.


There will be a viewing from 7 to 9pm Wednesday eve and 9:15 to 10:15am Thursday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.


Funeral Mass 11am Thursday at Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa's RC Church, Runnemede.


Interment private.


Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Mr. Midiri's memory to Trinity Lutheran Church Food Pantry, 200 E. Clements Bridge Rd., Runnemede, NJ 08078.


Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com.

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