Paul "Skip" R. Tirotta, Sr.

Paul Rocco (Skip) Tirotta Sr

May 24, 1946 - February 13, 2026 79 Years Old

Skip was born in South Bend, Indiana to Perry and Lena (Sainato) Tirotta and passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

He lived a full life taking pride in his Italian heritage, serving his country in the Army and his catholic faith. He loved spending time with his family, decorating and playing Nerf wars at Christmas. His favorite pastime (besides spending time with his loving wife and many dogs) was to go fishing, camping, big family dinners, lots of wood working and riding his Harley, he also loved his Westerns, especially The Duke. He spent most of his life doing amazing upholstery work with his best friend and brother Joe. Known for his crazy toothpicks, jokes and teasing the little ones, being with him was always a time of laughter, love and fond memories.

A loving father to Paul Tirotta Jr, Michelle (Allen) Hardison, Adam (Andrea) Tirotta all of South Bend

Proud Grandfather to Jacob, Bryan, Brady, Daniel

Adored by his many many Nieces and Nephews and spent many fun hours playing with his Great Great Nieces

Skip is survived by His Loving wife and Queen Allene of 35 amazing years and Brother Joseph Tirotta

He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Judith Sinkovics, Mary Spencer, Rose Ratkay, Edith Lansford, Teresa McKamey, Kathryn Everly, Frank Tirotta, Angela Marlin, Barbara Johnson, Sandra Tirotta, Perry Tirotta, Michael Tirotta

A visitation for Skip will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Dr. South Bend, IN from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. A rosary will be prayed at 4:00 pm in the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2822 Corpus Christi Dr, South Bend, IN at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.

We would like to Thank everyone for their Prayers, Love, Assistance and Special Care in our difficult time

Thank you to Paradigm Health for all your help

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