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• March 10, 2025

  Kathy Kelly

  Our friendship was cut short; but it doesn't lessen the quality of friendship we shared together. We'll always think of him as St Paul who had to have skyrocketed straight to heaven. His gentle & kind nature will fondly be remembered. Bonnie & family-please accept our heartfelt sympathy.

• February 24, 2025

  Jim Haynes

  The memories I have with you will stay with me for the rest of my life. You were one of the best guys around. I always appreciated you calling to check up on me and I'll miss hearing your voice. The sign you sent was a good one and I get comfort in knowing your watching over me and my family. Life without you won't be the same. If I can be half the dad you were I think I'll be doing alright. We all love you so much Uncle Paul and thanks for everything.

• February 23, 2025

  Ken Strathie

  To The Criswell family my deepest condolences. I knew Captain Criswell from my days in DCA. I flew hundreds of trips with Paul and whenever i saw his name on the trip sheet I knew it was going to be a good one. Paul was just so easy to get along with. Last time I saw him was in LGA ops. He had flown down from PIT to sit short call RSV for "a few hours" before catching the last flight home to PIT. So happy he was flying the 777 , so deserved. I will miss seeing him, Ken Strathie USAIR. AA

• February 20, 2025

  Valerie Grzywacz

  Dear Bonnie, I am so very sad to hear of Paul's passing. What a wonderful, sweet man! Hard to believe, rest in peace! Love Val

• February 20, 2025

  Patti Cicero

  Dear Bonnie: we are still in shock over the passing of Paul. Even though we only met a couple of years ago you & Paul made a great impact on us and the friendship we started. Paul always had a smile on his face and always so positive. He will be deeply missed by everyone, the Ocean at the Bluffs South lost a good one. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. 💔🙏 Love Patti & Glenn Cicero

• February 20, 2025

  Justin Criswell

  My Uncle Paul, you had so much life in you it's still hard to believe it could ever be taken away. Mid 80's top 40 songs will forever be stuck in my head from all of the times you picked me up and drove me around to visit all of your friends, or teach me baseball, or just hang out and buy me food. You were so happy to have a nephew and you were so happy for all of the other children when the family exploded. You had nothing but love and excitement for life. Your energy will always be missed. I always knew you were a great guy but all of the stories that were told after your passing I had no idea, maybe no one did because you were so special to so many and it was never for an ego or bragging or anything like that, it was never for prestige it was only for love. There is a saying about burning the candle at both ends, in the past few days I've learned you were burning the candle in the middle also. thank you so much for all you've done for everyone and the lives you have touched. You lived the equivalent of maybe 3 lives or more in your short life. My families thoughts and prayers go out to Bonita and your children, your loss can never be replaced. I love you Uncle Paul

• February 14, 2025

  Andrea Edwards

  Sorry to hear the passing of Paul. I knew him from the Grove. I remembered he loved flying way back in high school. My deepest condolences to his family.

• February 14, 2025

  Bob Dodds

  Many prayers go out to you, Bonnie, and your family. Paul and I flew many trips together and shared many laughs over the years at USAir. He was an outstanding pilot and a terrific person. Always had a great smile and even greater outlook on life. You were taken too soon my friend. I cannot comprehend the the magnitude of your loss but I pray that our Lord and Savior will comfort you and all who knew Paul, as you navigate through this difficult time. Bob Dodds ( retired USAir/ American Airlines).

• February 14, 2025

  Beth Wulf

  Dear Paul...Jeff and I along with our families will miss your kind presence...your generosity neverending...always going above and beyond to help others ...a joy to be around...we were blessed to have made many memories together that we will hold onto forever.....thank you for your friendship..we were all lucky to know you...until we all meet again... XOXO

• February 14, 2025

  Curtis Criswell

  My dad was a one of a kind man. That is evident through all of the heartfelt messages and outpouring of support. I learned so many life lessons through him being my father that I will carry on to my future family. He served his entire life with love and passion. There was no task below him and he was the most humble guy. I'll remember him for our 48 hour trips to Europe and him taking me on a trip to Las Vegas he was flying for Thanksgiving just to have a seafood buffet dinner together. He always wanted us to squeeze every ounce of any experience. I remember him calling me how excited he was to have an overnight in Idaho the first time because he had another new city to explore. I'll miss his calls and stories of him walking for hours around new cities to explore while grabbing a sub sandwich. I'm thankful to know he had such an impact on everybody he met and left a legacy of love. I love you, Dad.

• February 14, 2025

  Todd Daczkowski

  Paul and I met as new Professional Pilot Major Students. Dave Albert was my roommate and enthusiastically introduced me to his High School buddy Paul ,as he knew we would hit it off. Boy was he right! Paul's easy way and sense of humor immediately compelled me to gravitate toward him. We had a blast together and I enjoyed getting to know him and all the guys From Baldwin HS. Paul and I got our first "real" flying jobs within months of each other at Chrisman Air, and decided to move in together,pulling our resources to survive those lean years. Those are some of my best memories (as I met the love of my life Amy shortly thereafter.) Together we all enjoyed Dinners,parties,cookouts,camping trips,whitewater rafting,boating trips,poker games flying together and a few miscellaneous Florida trips that are all etched into my fondest memories. Our professional Careers literally paralleled one another again getting hired by USAir one month apart. I had the pleasure of riding in the cockpit jumpseat on one of Paul's flights when we were new Captains in the late 90's and I was humbled by his professionalism and exemplary skills. Over the years we may have moved away from each other,but we always stayed in touch.. I was literally going to give Paul a call the day Dave told me "he's gone..,," We had a lot of laughs together and I considered Paul to be one of my life long friends and now I have these memories to help through the tears. God bless Bonnie,the entire Criswell family and Paul annd Bonnie's extended family on the Loss of an incredible Man. I will never forget you Cuz God Speed, affectionately "Toddy"

• February 14, 2025

  Retiree's Club Potomac Air Lodge 1976

  Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. Potomac Air Lodge #1976, Retirees' Club IAM & AW Potomac Air Lodge 1976 228 Moon Clinton Road Moon Twp, Pa 15108

• February 14, 2025

  Retiree's Club Potomac Air Lodge 1976

  Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. Potomac Air Lodge #1976, Retirees' Club IAM & AW Potomac Air Lodge 1976 228 Moon Clinton Road Moon Twp, Pa 15108

• February 14, 2025

  Douglas Haynes

  Uncle Paul you left us far too soon. I'll miss being able to call you and ask for advice on flying. You were a great uncle but a better friend. Life won't be the same without ya but I'm grateful for the time you were here. Rest Easy.

• February 14, 2025

  Leigh Patterson

  I'm so sorry for your families loss. Paul was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather. Bonnie sending your family hugs and prayers. Leigh Patterson

• February 13, 2025

  Joe patrick

  I met paul over twenty years ago and within days I knew he was a special person. Over the years we formed a bond that i was blessed to have had. Paul was the kindest and most selfless person ive ever met. He was an amazing person always given me positive support when i needed him. He made me part of his beautiful family. We became inseparable friends. He cared so much for the people around him. He always spoke of his family and loved them immensely and would do anything on this planet for them. He loved his wife. He loved his friends . He loved everyone . I never met anyone like him and probably never will again. I truly miss him and express my condolences to Bonnie and the entire Criswell family. I was blessed to be part of his life and will cherish our friendship forever.. Im am very certain he took the direct flight to the Lord. Rest in piece my friend. I wont forget you. We will meet again.

• February 13, 2025

  Paul criswell

  I only meet my uncle Paul it was at a dinner with Paul, My dads brother, wish I could have know him better, I know he was a man who loved his family, loved travels with his beautiful wife and he will be missed, far 2 many Paul Criswell's missing, we will all met again and become brothers we never were. Paul J Criswell, III

• February 13, 2025

  Gregg Guidone

  To the Criswell family, I am deeply saddened by this news. I flew many trips with Paul and although he was a fantastic pilot, he was even a better person. RIP Paul, you will be terribly missed!

• February 13, 2025

  Vicki Klaphake Klacik

  My family lived next door to the Criswell's for years-I have many memories of all of them including their beloved dog, Jingles. Fabulous friends and neighbors!! Although everyone was a good babysitter, Paul was my favorite ❤️ so sad to hear this news. Sending healing prayers and hugs- I'm so sorry for your loss.

• February 13, 2025

  Kenneth and Ava Rodgers

  It seems only like yesterday that I met you for the first time while you were still in hight school. The years go by so fast. Every time we are with you, your friendly personally comes across and you have treated Ava and I as family. No one will ever be able to replace a loving and friendly person as you.

• February 13, 2025

  Amy Bronowicz

  Cugina Bonnita, & famiglia, What a shock to hear of Paul's passing. Mark and I send our deepest sympathies and prayers. Paul is now in the arms of Jesus. Amore Mark &Amy

• February 13, 2025

  Karen Maus

  Dear Bonnie and Family, We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family😔. Glen and Karen Maus

• February 13, 2025

  Gabrielle Blythe

  Paul was one of kind with a huge heart. He once chidded me for sending him an email with an update about a matter within my own family. He explained that he was family too and needed a call, emails weren't acceptable. He was right. He was family too.

• February 13, 2025

  James Haynes

  Paul gave me my introductory flight. He was one of the good ones

• February 13, 2025

  Joe Gallucci

  Our thoughts and prayers for Paul and his family. One of the kindest men I have ever met. You will be sorely missed Paul! This is very hard to accept. I guess the Lord needed a good man in his kingdom! Rest in peace my friend! Joe Gallucci

• February 13, 2025

  George F. Ogg

  Paul Thank you for a lifetime of Friendship and memories. We met at the age of 8 on the panthers Baseball team. We spent 20yrs of crossing paths in South Park Jogging. I will always cherish our conversations at the park and over the phone. I will miss you longtime. Xoxo George F. Ogg