Paul J. Tripoli
Paul J. Tripoli, LCSW, LPC, CAD, CIE BCD, 58, of Washington, died tragically Saturday, August 17, 2019, due to a motorcycle accident with his beloved wife Darla. He was born March 1, 1961, in Washington, a son of Dr. Charles and Rita Gabriel Tripoli of Washington.
Paul was a great friend and counselor who helped many people in the area over the years from his offices in his hometown of Washington. Paul received a bachelor of science degree in Psychology/English from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s of social work from West Virginia University. He was an accomplished clinician and consultant with 27 years’ experience.
Paul was raised Roman Catholic in Washington. He later became a member of the Bible Chapel in McMurray and was an ordained minister with the Harmony Life Church in Washington. At the time of his death, he was employed with the U.S. Air Force as a licensed clinical technician.
On May 7, 1994, he married Darla Ann Butzine Tripoli, who died August 17, 2019.
Left behind to cherish his memory, in addition to his parents, are his beloved children, Jacob “Jake” Tripoli and Madison “Madi” Tripoli, both of Washington; his two cherished grandsons, Jayden Michael O’Dell and Luca Paul Tripoli; brothers James (Caroline), Louis (Michelle), Peter (Paola), John (Linda), Philip (Obed) and Anthony (Kim); sisters Sara (Shawn), Mary (Amy), Angela, Ada and Jennie; and former sister-in-law Connie; nephews Charles, Jon Michael, L. Philip, Juan Diego, William, Benjamin, Liam, Logan and Nathan; nieces Taira, Alexandra, Marissa, Domenique, Danielle, Natalia, Nyah and Rita; great-nephews Bryan, Carson and Oliver; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and the family dog, Noel.
Friends are welcome from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 24.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120.
To view or extend condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.