Paul W. Lippold

Paul W. Lippold of Oakfield, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on 10/28/2026. He was born on 3/9/1933 the son of the late William and Anna (Pfalzer) Lippold of Attica, NY.

Paul was a long time member of Resurrection Parish. He had a strong Catholic faith and completely put his trust in God throughout his entire life. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was employed for several years at The Trading Post in Batavia, NY where he learned how to repair boat motors. He then began a career with Peterson Drug Company in Oakfield as a warehouse manager. Paul was instrumental in building their warehouse on Orchard Street in Oakfield. He retired in 1994. 

For many years he enjoyed bowling, golfing and traveling to the Adirondack Mountains and Bethany Beach, with his loving wife, family, and friends. Paul took amazing care of his beautiful yard, flowers, and vegetable garden up until his passing. Most of all he loved gatherings at his home with his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and many extended family members.

Paul is predeceased by his wife of 61 years Patricia (Buckley) Lippold in 2019, and daughter Joanne (Lippold) Kreher in 2023, sister and brother-in-law Ruth (Frank) Dudek, Doris (Walter) Lindebauer, brother and sister-in-law Chuck (Beverly) Lippold.

Surviving are his daughter Kathleen (Calvin) Klippel of Batavia, sons Brian (Wilma) Lippold of Hilton, John (France) Lippold of Spencerport, and son-in-law Scott Kreher of Clarence, NY., nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, sister Joan (Salvatore) O'Geen of Leroy, NY, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the entire staff of Home Care and Hospice for their support in helping to keep Dad’s wish to pass away peacefully in his home.

There will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend a 9:30AM Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday November 4, 2026 at Resurrection Parish 303 E. Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. Paul will be laid to rest in St. Vincent’s Cemetery in Attica.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Resurrection Parish 303 East Main Street Batavia, NY 14020 or All Babies Cherished 445 Ellicott Street Batavia, NY 14020. To leave an online message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.