Paul Crozier Atkinson, 72, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024.
He was born on May 19, 1951, to the late Crozier and LaVerne (Walton) Atkinson of Pittsburgh.
Paul was a graduate of Seton LaSalle High School in 1969. Following high school, he entered the United States Coast Guard. After his time in the Coast Guard, he served as the Captain of the research vessel "Perca" on Lake Erie for 38 years until happily retiring in March of 2009. Paul was an avid outdoorsman, a great lover of food, hunting, and a fan of NASCAR.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Tracy Carnahan.
Paul will be deeply missed by his daughters, Alyssa Johnson (Zachary) of McKean and Lindsay Hayward (Cory) of New Hampshire; granddaughters, Maggie and Millie, who were his two favorite people in the world; stepbrother, Bruce Neeley (Margaret) of Pittsburgh; brothers, Alan (Lynn) Atkinson of Carnegie and Rick (Lucia) Atkinson of Bridgeville; as well as many nieces and nephews.
As per Paul's wishes, no calling hours will be observed.
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