NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Paul C. Tomasini, 76, passed away on Jan. 16, 2025, in Pacifica, Calif., after battling metastatic prostate cancer. 

He was a longtime resident of Dalton and Hinsdale, and briefly lived in Norton, before moving to California in 2002.

Born on Feb. 5, 1948, in North Adams, he graduated from Drury High School and St. Anselm's College with a bachelor of arts degree in biology.

Paul worked at General Electric in Pittsfield, and later became an entrepreneur, owning The Hardware House in Dalton and The Precision Handyman in San Diego.

He was predeceased by his wife, Helen Tomasini, and daughter, Rebecca Tomasini.

He is survived by his brother, David Tomasini, sister-in-law, Leslie Tomasini, son, Eric Tomasini, daughter-in-law Kathryn Tomasini, beloved grandson, Charlie Tomasini, and many cousins and friends.

FUNERAL NOTICE — A Liturgy of Christian Burial celebrating Paul Tomasini will take place on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 10 a.m., at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, 70 Marshall St., North Adams. A reception will follow the service in the Parish Hall.

There will be no calling hours or graveside service. 

In lieu of flowers and Mass cards, memorial donations in his name may be made to Missionaries of Charity, Gift of Love, 164 Milagra Drive, Pacifica, CA 94044.