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Paul Sardi 1958 - 1981

Paul Sardi of New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut United States was born on June 29, 1958 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire County England. Paul was baptized in 1958. He was the father of Kristen Lee Kenny. Paul Sardi died at age 22 years old on April 25, 1981 at Boulevard Exit off I-95 in New Haven, New Haven County, and was buried on April 29, 1981 at Kings Highway Cemetery in Milford.
Paul Sardi
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut United States
June 29, 1958
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire County, England
April 25, 1981
Boulevard Exit off I-95 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
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  • Introduction

    Paul was a fun person with an amazing personality. He enjoyed living life fully, and was a great brother and friend to many of his classmates and acquaintances.
  • 06/29
    1958

    Birthday

    June 29, 1958
    Birthdate
    Cheltenham, Gloucestershire County England
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Paul was born in Cheltenham, England. His mother was English and his father, Hungarian.
  • Nationality & Locations

    Paul grew up in Milford, CT, and lived locally his entire life.
  • Early Life & Education

    Paul graduated from Lenox Avenue School in 1972, and from Jonathan Law High School in 1976. He later attended Southern Connecticut State University for Art courses.
  • 1958

    Baptism

    1958
    Baptism date
    Unknown
    Place of worship
  • Religious Beliefs

    Although raised Christian, Paul changed his views later in his short life. He did not consider himself religious.
  • Military Service

    Paul did not serve in the military.
  • Professional Career

    Paul was a chef, and then a welder, although he was talented in many areas and aspired to be an artist for the Walt Disney Company.
  • Personal Life & Family

    Paul attained the rank of Life in the Boy Scouts while part of Troop 71. He was active in many school athletic programs, played baseball at several league levels, was excellent at chess, and was honored by many scholarly awards such as membership in the National Junior Honor Society. He was chosen to participate in Boys State for the State of Connecticut.
  • 04/25
    1981

    Death

    April 25, 1981
    Death date
    Injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident
    Cause of death
    Boulevard Exit off I-95 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut United States
    Death location
  • 04/29
    1981

    Gravesite & Burial

    April 29, 1981
    Funeral date
    Kings Highway Cemetery in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut United States
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    SARDI, PAUL -- In New Haven, April 25, 1981, Paul Sardi of 73 Loomis St., Devon, devoted father of Kristen Lee Sardi and beloved son of George and Sheila Herbert Sardi of Milford and brother of Stephen, Richard, Andrew, and Miss Julia Sardi, all of Milford. Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. from the Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home, 291 Bridgeport Ave., Devon and in St. Ann's Church at 9 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment in Kings Highway Cemetery, Milford. Friends may call Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sardi was born in Cheltenham, England and had been a Milford resident for 19 years. He was a 1976 cum laude graduate of Jonathan Law High School. He was a member of the school's honor society, chess, wrestling, soccer and track team, a Connecticut State Scholar, and was featured in Who's Who of America High School Students. He had also received awards in art and sculptures. Survivors include a daughter, Miss Kristen Lee Sardi of Bridgeport; his parents, George and Sheila Herbert Sardi, of Milford; three brothers, Stephen G. Sardi, Richard E. Sardi and Andrew J. Sardi; a sister, Miss Julia G. Sardi all of Milford; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Herbert of London, England. Services will take place Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. in the Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home, 291 Bridgeport Avenue, Devon, and at 9 o'clock in St. Ann's Church, Devon. Burial will be in Kings Highway Cemetery. {Transcribed *directly* from the Bridgeport Post newspaper announcement --sic }
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55 Memories, Stories & Photos about Paul

Today is Paul's birthday
Today, June 29, 2024 would have been Paul's 66th birthday. I wanted to Honor him by sharing these home movies I have. Although they are very short clips, it is wonderful to see him smile and having fun. I feel as if I can reach out and touch him. It brings him back to life for a few moments.

Paul was always fun to be around. Even if I was teasing him about his bright blue Nike shoes, he would laugh too.
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While I did not know Paul, I was directed to view his page as a success story as I struggle with my own brick wall in our family tree.

This is so special.

Truly beautiful. I love the clips. This page is a touching tribute to his memory. Age 22 is far too young to leave.

Many blessings to Paul's memory and his family.
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Paul and I were trying to do some trick photography. He was holding the kitten, then it disappeared, and then it reappeared. He was really having fun! As you can tell by the smile on Paul's face, he loved to have fun! I'm so glad I have these little clips. It brings him back to life for a few moments.
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Oh Nancy thank you SO much for sharing these videos of Paul! I feel like I've grown to know him over the years even though I never met him, and to see him in live motion is such a gift.
You're welcome. I'm glad that I have them to share. Paul was an amazing person. You couldn't be sad around him. He was always upbeat and happy. He loved to laugh and it was contagious.
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June 29, 2024
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Paul and I (Nancy Di Federico Mandeville) in my front yard playing with the kitten Paul got for me.
Date & Place: in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut 06460, United States
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In the late 1960's, Paul and I both needed bicycles to get around in our lives. It was a bigger need back then -- today, most families have more than one car -- but for our family, there was only the one car, and my father took it to work every day. Without a bike, we couldn't do much.

Paul went to a bicycle store and brought home a brochure showing his perfect bike: a yellow 10-speed Schwinn Continental. It was his dream, but the price was steep: $115 -- a huge amount for a 10-year old. The same purchase today (in 2024) would be nearly $1000. But he had his heart set on it, and he started saving every dime. Despite no encouragement or help at all, he somehow managed to save it up and went back to the store to buy it.

I never saw a person more proud of something he had worked so hard to earn. He rode it for years, until he finally got a car and the bike was less useful. But, he was so proud of that bike, and took such good care of it.

After Paul died, my younger brother got the bike -- and years later, I saw it in his basement. My parents wouldn't have seen any value in keeping it.

Seeing it reminded me of how very proud I was of his achievement, and how much it meant to him. They went everywhere together, and when he was coming home from work at night in the summer, I could hear the 'tick tick tick' of the gears while he was coasting down Loomis Street, getting ready to park the bike in our garage.

The bike looked lonely. I'm not sure what came of it since then, but it meant so much in such a short life.
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What wonderful memories - and so well written. Thank you so much for sharing the life of your brother.
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Thanks, Kathy. I have many unique memories, and I didn't want to think he would be completely forgotten.
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Good night ...and Good-bye
When we were younger, Paul and I never said 'good night' to each other. Night times were busy with doing homework, working on hobbies, listening to albums, etc., and usually we were up until 2am just lying in bed and relaxing, knowing we were both there for the night. I don't recall ever making a concerted effort to 'call it a night' and say good night, specifically.

When you are young, the days go by and you don't think like adults might. I thought my brother would be there forever, so the formalities of being an adult never sunk in. The problem is -- I still think of him being out there, somewhere -- with the hopes of being able to say good-bye, finally.

The end was so quick, I can't remember specifics of the day -- it's all hazy now. But even though I was at the wake and funeral -- to me, he is still alive and well, somewhere out there. In my opinion, there is no such thing as closure. One minute he was here, and then -- he was not.

I keep visualizing him walking up to my house and ringing the doorbell -- with that great smile and wavy brown hair. He would be angry with me for something, but then, he would let it go (as he always did) and we would be friends again. We would start up again as if nothing ever happened.

I know others out there must feel the same way I do. I understand people mourning, not being able to put losses like this behind them. I won't ever be able to, since I keep seeing him as I knew him - he is a part of me that still lives on, ready to enjoy life again, doing whatever we could together for fun. I still hear his voice and have the expectancy that we will meet again.

I wish I had one last day with him. We would do things together all day, and at the end of the day, I would finally say good-bye to him, and tell him that I loved him, and loved having him as my brother and friend. He would laugh at me, and call me an idiot (as he would when I waved to him when he was standing with his friends, and I was passing by -- but I would know he did that just to let me know he saw and acknowledged me).

So, dear reader -- value what you have in your life. Say good night to those you love, and if you are lucky, you will have the chance to say good-bye as well when their (or your) time comes.
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Paul Sardi in Halloween costume
Paul Sardi in Halloween costume
Paul and I decided to dress up for Halloween. I'm not sure what he was supposed to be, but it was a scary look for sure.
Date & Place: in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut 06460, United States
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Looks like a vampire! My absolute favorite Halloween costume I wore for many years growing up.
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