Write a commentPaul J. Heagerty, 65, of Oswego, NY, passed away peacefully in his Florida home, on December 24th, with his wife and son by his side.
He was born in Oswego, NY on July 17, 1960 to John and Barbara Heagerty. He spent much of his life on East 6th Street.
Paul learned to play the bass guitar at an early age and truly excelled. He was in many bands over the years in San Diego, California; Oswego, NY and Cape Coral, Florida. (The Barry James Band, Coda, Doc Apple, Blackbird, Wildfire and The Lubercators, just to name a few). His love of music and playing the bass guitar throughout his life was one of his greatest accomplishments.
After high school, Paul moved to San Diego, California where he lived for 12 years. He returned to Oswego to raise his son and attend college classes. He received an Associate Degree in Electronic Technology and was hired at the James A. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant as an Instrumentation & Control Technician where he remained until he retired in 2015.
Paul was preceded in death by both of his parents, John and Barbara Heagerty.
Brother Dean still missing since 1976.
He is survived by his loving wife, Debra J. Heagerty; his son, Paul N. Heagerty; three brothers, J. Mark Heagerty (Kathy), Noel R. Heagerty (Caroline), and Michael P. Heagerty (Mary); his stepson, Kyle J. Clark; his stepdaughter, Kaitlyn N. Green (Jacob), and four step grandchildren who affectionately called him "Papa Jude"; Curtis, Tucker, Alexander, and Emma; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Paul's memory will live on through the love he gave, the music he played, and the people he held so dear. If you're having a glass of wine or a fireside chat, or watching reruns of The Three Stooges or The Honeymooners, please listen for Paul's laughter and have a toast to him.
The family would like to thank both the Florida Cancer Research Institute and the Upstate Oncology Team in Oswego, NY for the excellent care they gave to Paul.
A celebration of life will be held in his hometown of Oswego, NY at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the Dowdle Funeral Home.
