Paul Joseph Florio, 80, of Kempner was born on March 28, 1941 in Flushing, New York to Joseph and Elizabeth Florio and completed his last flight on April 5, 2021.
Paul served his country in the United States Army from May 1960 to November 1982 and reached the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During his duty in Vietnam as a pilot he received numerous awards for Valor and Meritorious service including the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, and the Army Air Medal. After retirement from the United States Army he began a second career of training and breeding race horses for another 22 years. He enjoyed playing golf, traveling, and watching his son and granddaughter compete in dirt track racing.
Paul is survived by his wife Vera of 56 years; son Chris and wife Traci; granddaughter Taylor; sisters Susan Bragg and Fria Raney of Arizona.
He is preceded in death by his parents and son Michael.