WESTFIELD: Paul F. Risko, 55, of Westfield, MA passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Paul was born on October 30, 1965 and was a lifelong resident of Westfield, where he graduated from Westfield Vocational High School. He worked at Al’s Tire Shop, Westfield Coatings and for the Westfield Public School system. Paul loved riding his motorcycle, fishing, golf, and of course, football and his beloved Patriots. His huge laugh and smile will be greatly missed.
Paul is survived by his mother Carole (Malec) Risko of Westfield, his sister Audrey (David) Smith of Rhode Island, his daughter Jessica (Brandon) Chisholm of Shirley, MA and his grandchildren, Ethan, Olivia and Colton Chisholm, his nieces Kayla Hewes, Crystal Hewes, Jennifer Pepek, Lindsey Santos and nephew Aaron Smith, and countless other family members, friends and neighbors. He is predeceased by his brother Michael Risko in 2012.
A graveside service at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Southampton Road, will be held Sunday, August 8th, 2021 at 11 am. A celebration of life will follow at the Italian Fraternal Club in Westfield. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org.
