Paul M. Kolasa

Paul M. Kolasa, 65, of Dunkirk, died Monday evening, March 12, 2018, following a brief illness at the Heritage Park Rehab and Nursing Facility in Jamestown.

He was born in Dunkirk, November 25, 1952, son of the late Raymond and Monica (Baszak) Kolasa Sr.

A retired employee of the former Carriage House in Fredonia and in the past also worked at the former Plymouth Tube and Al Tech Steel in Dunkirk.An avid model Railroad enthusiast, Paul had volunteered many hours helping out at the BC & J Railway in Hamburg, he also volunteered at the Dunkirk Historical Center and loved antique and muscle cars.

His memberships include Blessed Mary Angela R.C. Parish Church of St. Hyacinth, life membership at the First Ward Falcon Club.

Surviving are his brothers David (Debbie) Kolasa of Eden, Raymond (Diane) Kolasa of Strasburg, Oh, nephews Eric Kolasa, Chris Kolasa, nieces Carly (Brandt) Bowersock and Chelsey Kolasa, great nieces Nicole and Ashley Bowersock along with many cousins and friends also survive.

Relatives and friends are welcome to call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at The R. Mackowiak Funeral Home Inc., 56 East Doughty Street in Dunkirk.Funeral services will be Friday morning at 10 o’clock in Blessed Mary Angela R.C. Parish Church of St. Hyacinth. Interment will be in St. Hyacinth’s Cemetery.