Paul Kivari

Obituary of Paul Kivari Rochester Hills, MI Paul Wilbert Kivari, 83, a resident of Rochester Hills, MI and former Chassell area resident passed away January 31, 2004, at the Altercare Nursing Center in Big Rapids, MI where he had been a resident patient for the past 6 months. Mr. Kivari was born on April 29, 1920, in Chassell Twp. a son of the late John and Kaisa Sophia (Isoviita) Kivari. As a child Paul resided in the Chassell area and was a graduate of the Chassell School. After high School Mr. Kivari entered the Army where he served during World War II , he attended the rank of Master Sargent and recieved a Bronze Star. When he returned from the service, he enrolled at Michigan Technological University where he graduated, with a degree in engineering. In 1952 he moved to Rochester Hills, MI and has resided there since. Mr. Kivari had worked for the Federal Govnerment as an engineer. Preceding him in death were 3 brothers: John, Ralph, and 1 Sister, Martha Tuomi. Surviving are: 3 Sons: Steven Kivari of Rochester Hills, MI David (Barbara) Kivari of Big Rapids, MI Michael ( Angela) Kivari of Detroit, MI 2 Grandchildren: Justis Kivari and Alexander Kivari 1 Brother: Henry (Alice) Kivari of Chassell 3 Sisters: Ruth (Ernest) Landen of Chassell Sigrid Lund of Beverly Hills, FL Helmi Hongisto of Clawson, MI numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins Funeral services for Paul will be held on Monday February 9, 2004, at 1 P.M. at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Chassell with Richard Eskola to officate. Spring burial to be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Houghton. Friends may call at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Chassel from 4-8 P.M. on Sunday February 8, 2004 and from 12 noon until time of services on Monday at the funeral home. Relatives & friends, who may wish, can send a condolence to the family by going to www.memorialchapel.net To send flowers to the family of Paul Kivari, please visit Tribute Store