Paul James Turchik age 89 passed away on Sunday, December 8th, 2019 in Clermont, Florida. He was surrounded by his daughters Kathy Thrash and Jill Arnold. His son in law Keith Thrash and his common-law wife Mary Jane Constantine were also present. Paul was born in Ashtabula Ohio to the late Michael and Magda (Kerekes) Turchik on October 6th, 1930. He was preceded in death by brothers John, Mike, Peter, Joseph, Steve, Andrew and three sisters Julia Clausen, Ann Hogya and Helen Nehr. He is survived by his wife Mary Jane Constantine, daughters Kathy Turchik Thrash, Jill Turchik Arnold, son-in-laws Keith Thrash, Ronald Arnold, his brother David Turchik and numerous nieces and nephews. Paul graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1948. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the US Army serving in the signal corp and was honorably discharged in 1950. He then went to work for Rockwell International from which he retired. Paul wished to be cremated and his daughters will celebrate his life on a journey together.