With a heavy heart, we announce that Paul Francis Senatore, 73, left this world on November 10, 2022 after fighting valiantly against a very aggressive brain tumor for seven months. He has joined the many dearly departed loved ones that now welcome him home. First and foremost are his parents, Elizabeth (Betty) Garrity Senatore and Anthony (Tony) Senatore Sr. as well as innumerable aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Here on Earth, Paul leaves behind many, many loved ones. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Mary Donovan Senatore of Huntington, MA. They renewed their vows to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary this past July. They found the kind of love that we don’t see enough of in this world. For Paul, the moment he saw Mary he knew this was the woman he going to marry. They had one child together, a son, Jared Paul Senatore, also of Huntington, MA. He was the light of Paul’s life, took immense pleasure in being a dad, and changed for the better the moment he became a father. He couldn’t wait to see his son at the end of the day.

He also leaves behind his much-loved siblings and their spouses: Denise Senatore and Gary Newmaster of South Windsor, CT, Patty and Pete DeCarli of Coventry, CT, and Tony Senatore Jr. and Robert Lamy Jr of Meriden, CT. Among his extended family in Connecticut, he leaves behind many loving cousins and nieces and nephews, all of whom he adored. Paul became very close to the Donovan family. His father-in-law, Gaylon Donovan, became one of his best friends and was always held in high esteem by his mother-in-law, Ruby Donovan. His brothers and sisters-in-laws and his nieces and nephews in Massachusetts were also cherished by him.  

Paul was born on June 5, 1949 to Tony and Betty Senatore of East Hartford, CT. Born two months premature at a time where it was unlikely he would survive, Paul flourished into a high energy child. He was incredibly strong even as an infant. Paul graduated from George J. Penny High School in East Hartford, CT. in 1967 excelling in athletics during his high school career, especially as a left-handed pitcher. He proudly joined the Marines after high school but could not go on to officer’s training due to underlying physical complications; nevertheless, he was among the few and the proud and was Honorably Discharged.  He then earned an Associate Degree in business from Central Connecticut State College. He began his career as a salesman, travelling around the country to promote various companies in the aerospace parts industry and proved to be quite adept at it with his people skills and charisma. When starting his family, Paul transitioned into management positions so he could spend more time at home with his wife and newborn. Although he moved to the Hilltowns of Western Massachusetts, he commuted the three-hour round-trip to Connecticut for twenty years to support his family. He was a wonderful provider. Ten years ago, Paul began working for the Donovan family business, Donovan Bros. Sand and Gravel in Huntington, MA as the office manager. He made his mark in the community, as Gale’s son-in-law, Mary’s husband, and Jared’s father. Then he became Paul: a name with his own respect and meaning.

Paul was industrious and hard-working like his Italian immigrant grandfather that he was so proud to be named after. He deeply loved the family he grew up with and the one he found when he met Mary. Paul had an incredibly big heart, tempered with cut and dry sensibilities. He was practical but also very giving. He also knew how to have a good time. Paul could often be found as the life of the party. His charm and sense of humor were two of his most endearing qualities. He loved to make anyone laugh, especially children. He always saw a wonderful future in the kids in his life. His love of children didn’t start with his own. For decades he was Uncle Paul. He was the guy that would always have a joke ready, ready to entertain.

His life-long passion was baseball and played from childhood all the way to college as an accomplished pitcher. Unfortunately, a neck injury prevented him from going further. He was a diehard Yankees fan (sorry Massachusetts readers) and took the criticism in stride. For football, Paul favored the Giants (again, sorry), for basketball he favored the Celtics, and for hockey, he favored the Bruins. He was an avid golfer and thoroughly enjoyed any chance to play, especially with his long-time friend, Mark Navone.

In May, Paul was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor called a glioblastoma. It is a relatively rare form of brain cancer. Oddly enough, his father had the same condition although testing has shown there is no genetic link. It was a very unlikely and unfair fluke of nature. Early on, he was guaranteed that there would be little to no pain when the end was to come. This proved to be true. Under the tender care of his wife and son, Paul passed on November 10th, comfortable, calm, and very much so loved. May we all pray for Paul in his hour of need.