Paul J. Durkin, Jr., 69, of Wylie, TX, formerly of Baldwinsville, NY died Tuesday at St. Josephs Hospital, Syracuse, NY. He was born and raised in Buffalo, resided in Baldwinsville for 20 years before moving to Nashville, TN and later to Texas. Paul was a member and past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council #5082 in Baldwinsville and a member of Christ Church in Nashville, TN.

Survivors: his wife of 47 years, the former Ruth Burrell; his children, Sharon (Chris) Nagy of NH, Peggy (John) Clark of No. Syracuse; Paul M. (Michelle) Durkin of TX, Sean (Lynette) Durkin of Baldwinsville, and Kelly (Scott) Fuller of AL; his sisters, Sue Kram and Mary Ann Steffan; 9 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours: 4-8pm Friday October 26, 2007 at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville, NY

Contributions: St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation, SICU Unit in memory of Paul Durkin, 973 James St., Suite 250, Syracuse, NY 13203.