Edward J. Paczynski, 81, of Sanborn, NY, died on Friday March 18, 2011 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late John M. and Bernice (Cieplinski) Paczynski.

Ed was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY. He attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. Edward served in the United States Army following World War II. He worked at the former International Paper Mill and later at the Carborundum Company both in Niagara Falls, NY.

Mr. Paczynski is survived by one brother John S. Paczynski of Sanborn, NY; one sister Dorothy M. (Gerald) Messer of Wheatfield, NY; two nieces, Diane Messer and Judith Messer, one nephew David (Denise) Messer and several cousins.

There will be no prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday March 21st at 10:30 a.m. at St. Vincent De Paul Parish at St. Leo's Church, 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Robert Hughson officiating. Interment will be held in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY.