Paul F. Shiring
December 18, 1946 ~ August 23, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Paul F. Shiring, 63, of Asheville, died Monday, August 23, 2010.
A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Paul was the son of Edward and Catherine Peduzzi Shiring of Pittsburgh.
Paul started his career with Kroger's Grocery and was employed there for more than 20 years, before moving to Asheville in 1984 and joining Food Lion. He was a diehard Steelers and Penguins fan whose heart never left Pittsburgh.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jacqueline S. Shiring; two children, Brian Shiring and Kristen Shiring, her husband, Paul McElreath, and their daughter Katelyn Shiring. He also is survived by three brothers and their wives, Edward (Dorothy), Mark (Nancy) and John (Carolyn) Shiring; a sister-in-law, Debra McCartney and her husband, Michael, and a niece, Lauren Ciancimino.
A memorial mass will be said at 11:00 am Thursday at St. Eugene Catholic Church. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Duke Prostate Center, Duke University Hospital, 200 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710 or to the John F. Keever Solace Center, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Paul will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Jackie, with our deepest sympathy, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.Paul will be missed by so many.My son,Dale looked up to him,and thought the world of him.Our prayers will stay with you.
To Jackie and all of the family my prayers and thoughts are with you all. So sorry for you loss, but I know you all have many wonderful memories. Deepest sympathy to all of you.
To the Family of Paul Shiring,
Our familys sympathys and thoughts are with all of you in this difficult time. Remember and take with you daily the great memories you shared with a great family man.
We Love All of You,
Brian & Farah Miller
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I can’t imagine the upcoming football season w/out thinking of Paul; he will be deeply missed.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Paul was a good man and will be missed. We love you guys and if you need anything please let us know. God Bless.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Ashley
Jackie, Kristen, Brian, and Katelyn-
My heart is heavy with the news of Paul’s passing. His fiery spirit will certainly live on. He was fortuante to have had such an amazing family. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you – with the hope that over time your sorrow will be replaced with peace.
Paul is my cousin and was a great part of my youth especially during the summers and in particular on family vacations to AC. His values and his respect for our families and always talking about the importance of family left a permanent impression on me. Love Tommy.
Dear Kristen, Mrs. Shiring and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I know first hand what it means to be ‘daddy’s girl,’ and I know you do, too.
Just know that you will carry him with you always and how fortunate that Katelyn was able to know and love her grandad.
Mrs. Shiring – what an awesome testament to true love with 40 years of marriage. How great to be able to share such a long time with your soul mate.
You will be in my thoughts and my prayers. God Bless you.
Susan Sherlin Anderson
Paul and I both started with Food Lion the same year and we both came from the same area in Pittsburgh. We always had this feeling of Pittsburgh in our hearts. I was a Store manager under Pauls guidence for ten years and always respected his knowledge in the food business.
My deepest sympathies to all of you at this time.
Jackie, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family in the days to come.
Jackie, I am very sorry for the loss of Paul, my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Adam and I both worked with Mr. Shiring over the years and had much respect for him. He will be greatly missed.
Jackie and Family,
Chris and I are so sorry to receive the news about Paul. Your family has meant so much to us and you all were there for me in many times of need. Words fail me at a time like this. I am sorry for you loss; my heart is full of tears.
Thinking of you with deepest saddness.
Pat Griffiths
I am very sorry for your loss. Know that your friends and family are here for you all.
Brian, Always enjoyed working with your dad. He was always an encouragement to me. He was a good man and will be greatly missed at Food Lion.
Brian and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I’ve ‘walked’ in your shoes, and there was nothing easy about it.
I worked with Paul, and he and I talked about some of our trips. He was a friend as well as my boss.
God Bless all of you.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Jackie and family..with a very heavy heart and hand I wanted to express my deepest condolences. Am so very glad that my wife, Pat, introduced me to your family and to Paul. I will never forget our times together in Asheville and your generosity when you opened your home to Daniel. Memories of the trip to Chicago we took together is one of my fondest (especially the laughs we shared at Amazon Rain Forest restaurant)…we laughed so hard we had tears….which have returned to me now. Wishing you brighter days and warm memories….
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. He will be greatly missed.
Jackie, Brian, Kristen, Katelyn and Paul,
We are so sorry for your loss. No words can take the pain away of losing a love one. I was lucky enough to know Paul for a short time and I am so thankful I did. Michael and I both feel so fortunate to have been able to call Paul our friend. Paul was not only a friend but a mentor to Michael while they worked together. From the first Pittsburgh Steelers game we watch with Paul at your house I knew this man was special! As much as he loved his home team he loved his family even more. He was a great man and we will truly miss him. “Love is stronger than death even though it can’t stop death from happening, but no matter how hard death tries it can’t separate people from love. It can’t take away our memories either. In the end, life is stronger than death.” Living life without Paul will be hard every day, but at the end of each day I hope you all find comfort in knowing that Paul is always with you throughout your lives, good times and bad, happy and sad, he will always be there in your hearts. We are thinking of you all.
With love,
Tonya and Michael
God be with this Family &Friends in this time of grief. Paul was a caring man and will be missed, may God be with each of you. You all are in our Prayers..
To the Shiring Family,
Please except my sincere condolences to your family. I met Mr. Shiring years ago when I was in High School & working at Food Lion in Black Mountain, as a cashier/office clerk. I worked there all through High School & he was our District Manager. I didn’t work w/ Mr. Shiring every day but I will always remember him as very polite, quite & willing to lend a hand to help you gentleman. I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you peace during this very difficult time.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family! After working several years with Paul and than being away from the grocery business, he was one of the people that I missed. Know that God is with you in your time of grief!
My husband and I have known Paul for 25 years during our DSD careers.
Our thoughts and prayers our with you. May God give you peace and hope during this time.
Dear Mrs Shiring and family, my deepest sympathy on the loss of Paul. Paul and I worked together many years ago at Latrobe and later at Murrysville. He was one of a kind w/ his sense of humor. I also know how he cared for you and your children. He spoke of you often. I know everyone cared and respected Paul in the Kroger ‘family’.
Paul was the store manager of the Canton Food Lion when I worked there starting in August 2002. I enjoyed working for him. He was very nice and treated employees well. I am sorry for your loss.
Paul was the store manager of the Canton Food Lion when I worked there starting in August 2002. I enjoyed working for him. He was very nice and treated employees well. I am sorry for your loss.
Paul was the store manager of the Canton Food Lion when I worked there starting in August 2002. I enjoyed working for him. He was very nice and treated employees well. I am sorry for your loss.
Paul was the store manager of the Canton Food Lion when I worked there starting in August 2002. I enjoyed working for him. He was very nice and treated employees well. I am sorry for your loss.
I only met Paul a couple of times through our jobs, he at Food Lion and I at Wise, but he made a great impression. He will certainly be missed. My condolences to his family and friends.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts.
Jackie, Kristen, Brian, and Katelyn,
I am so sad to hear about the passing of Mr. Shiring. My condolences go out to you in this difficult time.
Much love to all of you.
Sincerely, Marsha Furness
Dear Brian and family,
We understand your loss and the times you are in now. Brian your kindness and concern during Joan’s illness has not been forgotten. Please know you have all been in our hearts and prayers for a long time. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. We send you Peace that passes understanding to you and your family.
Teresa Bryson Fairview NC and Andi’Vann-Jensen Richmond VA
Today a tear ran down my face, today a friend was lost without my mebrass. Today I worked a little longer, because of Your Wisdom I worked Even Stronger…
Jackie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Jackie, you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers since I learned of Paul’s death. May our gracious and everknowing
Father grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time. I will speak with you as soon as we return from Germany. God bless you. Dawson
Dear Jackie and family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our neighbor, Paul, will be greatly missed by all.
Sincerely,
Sue and John Jensen
Dear Shiring Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I had not seen Paul since the 1970’s as I hung with Ed at that time. I spend lots of time with Ed Sr. at 6:45 masses. May he rest in peace, Amen.
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Dear Jackie, Im so sorry for your loss, as Im only hearing of this now. My prayers are with you and your family. You many or many not remember me ,I was at a time married to John, and only knew you and your family briefly..again im sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you . Elizabeth