Vertucci , Paul J., SR. -of Orlando, Joined his beloved wife Viola for eternity in Heaven on Sunday, July 18, 2004. Born on May 9, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York, Paul was one of five children Nicholas (Frances) Vertucci, Anthony Vertucci, Katie (Sammy) Bertolini, and his dear friend and sister Madeline (Pat) Curtin. Paul was a Veteran of World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star for defending his country. Paul was preceded in death by his mother Madeline and father Michael Vertucci his stepsister "Aggie" and his devoted wife Viola. He is survived by his beloved children Paula (Tom) Andrasko, Joe Vertucci, Allan (Debbie) Vertucci, Lynn (Rick) Brown, and his special friend and daughter Madeline (Steve) Kisha. He leaves his grandchildren Steve (Julie) Kisha II, Kelly (Craig) Sturgill, Heidi (Craig) Kemppel, Gerald Paul (Crystal) Vertucci, Allan Vertucci Jr., and Elliot Vertucci and fifteen great grandchildren. Calling hours will be held at Newcomer Family Funeral Home, 895 S. Goldenrod Rd. on Wednesday, July 21 from 5 to 9pm. A funeral service will be held there on Thursday at 11:00am