Paul D. Stelmaszyk grew up in Clason point in the Bronx and attended high school in Mount Saint Michael Academy, then went to St. John’s University on a full track scholarship. He earned a master’s degree from Hunter College in the Bronx and embarked on a career as a teacher, coach and administrator.
In the North Syracuse School District Paul started out as the principal at the North Syracuse Junior High and switched to his true love which was teaching social studies and coaching track and cross country. One of Paul’s major accomplishments was helping to bring CNS its first state title in cross country. Running remained important to him for his entire life.
He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Mariann: his sons, Paul, Ed, Christopher and daughter Lara: his grandchildren Grace, Kealan, Rowan, Nevan, Ruby, Henry and Gracie Bowe and Nathaniel Burke.
For friends and family who would like to celebrate his life with us, on Saturday, June 10, we are holding a reception at Christ the King Church in Guilderland at 10 a.m. and a mass at 11 a.m.
