Obituary of Paul M. Bahnatka

Paul M. Bahnatka Loving husband, father, Pop-Pop, and friend. Paul Bahnatka, 68, passed peacefully with family surrounding him on October 6, 2015. Born to Joseph and Anne Bahnatka, he grew up in Rockaway, NJ and moved to Mine Hill, NJ in 1978 where he raised his family. He was dedicated to his work at Bryne Ceramics Supply Inc., Flanders, NJ for 35 years and most recently employed at Speciality Tile, Flanders, NJ. Paul enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, vacations in Ocean City, NJ, and countless years in the Poconos. Paul recently celebrated 40 years of marriage to his cherished wife Betty. He was a devoted father to Suzanne Izzo (Michael), Lauren Eleuteri (Daniel), and Kristen Lenox (Robert); and Pop-Pop to Kayla, Michael, and with two children on the way. He is also survived by his brother Joseph (Dorothy), sister-in-laws Kathleen Esposito (James), Sister Frances Hart, S.S.J., Nancy Hart, and loving cousins. He was a favorite uncle to his nieces and nephews and a life long friend to many, some friendships exceeding 60 years. Visitation Sunday, October 11, 2015, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Tuttle Funeral Home, 272 State Route 10 West, Randolph (www.tuttlefh.com). Funeral Mass Monday, October 12, 2015, 10:00 AM at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Wharton. Interment is private.