Obituary of Paul J Hazzard

 Paul J Hazzard, born February 20, 1969, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, March 15, 2024. Paul’s family is heartbroken for this unimaginable loss. He will be greatly missed by his family and all those who knew him. Paul will be remembered for his boisterous laughter and easy-going nature.

As a young boy Paul played both baseball and football. Football, baseball and hockey were his passions and he was a die-hard Dallas Cowboy, NY Yankees and Boston Bruins fan. He was a 1987 graduate of Monument Mountain Regional High. Shortly after high school Paul enlisted in the navy for 6 years serving on the USS Mt Whitney. As a Gulf War veteran, Paul enjoyed sharing many stories from his travels around the world and was proud to serve his country. He especially looked forward to a phone call he received every November 11th from his cousin Justin, who would thank him for his service to the country. After serving in the Navy Paul relocated to Kansas City Missouri. Paul lived in Kansas City until moving back to the Berkshires in the late nineties. Paul is survived by his mother Karen Beckwith, his many aunts, Susan Santora, Patricia Griffin, Mary Beth Shea, Ellen Rice, her husband Jeff, and Katie Griffin (Roger Harding), also uncles Tim Griffin and Richard (Claire) Hazzard. Also, cousins Daniel Griffin, Ian Shea, Justin and Shannon Rice and Michelle (Hazzard) Artioli. Paul is predeceased by his father Robert Hazzard, grandparents Joseph and Helen Hazzard, John and Mary Griffin and his uncles Joseph Santora and Peter Griffin.

A graveside service with Military Honors will be held in St Bridget’s Cemetery in Housatonic, Ma. on April 5,2024 at 12:30 PM with Reverend William P. Murphy officiating. Condolences can be made through birchesroyfuneralservices.com.