Paul Chroniak Obituary

Age - 73

October 6, 2023

Pembroke, NH

Paul A Chroniak A kind, gentle and caring soul has left this world Paul A Chroniak, aged 73, of Allenstown died September 30 He was the son of the late Michael Chroniak and Rita (Gaumont) Chroniak He was a graduate of Bishop Brady High School and also received a Culinary Arts certificate from the Community College in Berlin N H He was employed as main kitchen cook at Pickford's Pancake House and also became a member of the kitchen staff at the Carpenter Hotel in Manchester N H He later started working for Rowe's Floor Care of Northfield N H and remained in their employ for over 30 years During his last year he was enjoying his part-time job at the YMCA in Concord N H Paul was a devout Red Sox and Patriots fan and rarely missed a game He loved watching Star Trek, old black and white movies and working on puzzles He is survived by his sister, Linda Chroniak of Montreal, Canada; a nephew, Aaron Chroniak of Manchester, N H ; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Chroniak of Manchester, N H and cousins A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 11AM at St John the Baptist Cemetery, River Road, Allenstown Donations in his memory can be made to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, 72 River Park St, Suite 202, Needham Heights, MA 02494 The Roan Family Funeral Home in Pembroke is assisting the family with arrangements To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www roanfamilyfuneral com

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