Final Patrol: Trooper Paul Militello

 Paul Militello, 73, of Land O' Lakes, Florida, passed away on April 14th, 2022 at home with his family by his side.
Paul was born in Buffalo, New York to Sebastian and Sarah Militello on January 27th, 1949. He married Victoria Arboleda Militello on November 23rd, 2004. He worked as a NY State Trooper for 25 years, retiring in 1998. He worked for the U.S. Marshal Service until retiring in 2019. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the Air Force and served in the National Guard.

He was a loving husband, father and uncle who touched lives no matter where he went. Paul enjoyed spending time with his family and sharing his faith. Paul and Vicky would attend church services at Idlewild Baptist Church.

Paul is preceded in death by his mother and father, Sebastian and Sarah Militello; and his brother, Charles Militello.

Paul is survived by his wife of 18 years, Victoria Militello; sister, Maureen; son, Nicholas (Alicia) Militello; son, Anthony Militello; step-daughter, Ana Torres (Diego Salcedo); step-son, Felipe (Ivette) Ulloa; step-daughter, Brianna (Jessica) Hawks; grandchildren, Isabella Salcedo, Nicolas Salcedo, Sofia Ulloa, and Sarah Ulloa. Loving uncle of Jill (Eric) Morgan; Kiera (August) Privitera; and William (Charelle) Gethoefer. Great-Uncle to Sophia and Gabriella Privitera; and Mia Gethoefer.

A visitation for Paul will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2022 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Blount & Curry FH-Carrollwood, 3207 W Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33618, followed by a memorial service from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.