Obituary for PAUL MATTHEW MAINO
Paul Matthew ‘Pauch’ Maino, of Sheldon St., Negaunee, passed away Sunday evening, December 26, 2021 at UP Health System Marquette.
Paul was born July 15, 1941 in Ishpeming to James and Josephine (Pezzotti) Maino and graduated from Negaunee St. Paul High School, Class of 1959. He then attended Northern Michigan University before enlisting in the United States Army, having honorably served from 1961 to 1964.
Paul was employed as an electronic repairman for Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company, retiring in 1997 with 32 years of service. He was never content with not working, so he picked up odd jobs until he found another job he loved, school bus driving for Negaunee Public Schools. Paul drove bus for many years and always looked forward to the start of a new school year.
Mr. Maino was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Negaunee, was a former member of the Knights of Columbus, served on the Negaunee City Council many times throughout the years, with his last term ending this past November, and also served on the Negaunee School Board and was a volunteer fireman for the Negaunee Fire Department. Most importantly, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved spending time with his family, especially his beloved grandchildren.
Surviving are his wife, Karen (Revord) Maino; son, Bart Maino of Minnesota; daughter, Tricia (Mark) Anderson of Negaunee; four grandchildren: Trevor and Andrew (Rachael) Maino, and Jacob (Samantha) and Peyton (Kaitlyn Judd) Anderson; great-grandson, Bash Anderson; three brothers: James of Arizona, Joseph (Jean) of Negaunee and John (Julie) of Green Bay; three sisters: Beverly Denofre of Milwaukee, Rosemarie (Terry) Sayen of Green Bay, and Clarice (Martin) Ghiardi of Gwinn; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Vince Maino on July 27, 2021; his sister-in-law, Jackie Maino; and his brother-in-law and hunting buddy, Jack Denofre.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, October, 21st at St. Paul Catholic Church, Negaunee, with Rev. Christian Flagstadt officiating. Interment in the Negaunee Cemetery will be held immediately following Mass. The family will greet relatives and friends for one hour prior to Mass at the church on Friday, and will also host a luncheon at the Negaunee Elks Lodge immediately following graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in Paul’s memory to the Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson St., Negaunee, MI 49866.
Paul’s memorial page may be viewed at koskeyfuneralhome.com
Paul was born July 15, 1941 in Ishpeming to James and Josephine (Pezzotti) Maino and graduated from Negaunee St. Paul High School, Class of 1959. He then attended Northern Michigan University before enlisting in the United States Army, having honorably served from 1961 to 1964.
Paul was employed as an electronic repairman for Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company, retiring in 1997 with 32 years of service. He was never content with not working, so he picked up odd jobs until he found another job he loved, school bus driving for Negaunee Public Schools. Paul drove bus for many years and always looked forward to the start of a new school year.
Mr. Maino was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Negaunee, was a former member of the Knights of Columbus, served on the Negaunee City Council many times throughout the years, with his last term ending this past November, and also served on the Negaunee School Board and was a volunteer fireman for the Negaunee Fire Department. Most importantly, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved spending time with his family, especially his beloved grandchildren.
Surviving are his wife, Karen (Revord) Maino; son, Bart Maino of Minnesota; daughter, Tricia (Mark) Anderson of Negaunee; four grandchildren: Trevor and Andrew (Rachael) Maino, and Jacob (Samantha) and Peyton (Kaitlyn Judd) Anderson; great-grandson, Bash Anderson; three brothers: James of Arizona, Joseph (Jean) of Negaunee and John (Julie) of Green Bay; three sisters: Beverly Denofre of Milwaukee, Rosemarie (Terry) Sayen of Green Bay, and Clarice (Martin) Ghiardi of Gwinn; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Vince Maino on July 27, 2021; his sister-in-law, Jackie Maino; and his brother-in-law and hunting buddy, Jack Denofre.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, October, 21st at St. Paul Catholic Church, Negaunee, with Rev. Christian Flagstadt officiating. Interment in the Negaunee Cemetery will be held immediately following Mass. The family will greet relatives and friends for one hour prior to Mass at the church on Friday, and will also host a luncheon at the Negaunee Elks Lodge immediately following graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in Paul’s memory to the Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson St., Negaunee, MI 49866.
Paul’s memorial page may be viewed at koskeyfuneralhome.com