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Paul Michael Tonelli

11/11/1952 - 08/27/2022

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Obituary For Paul Michael Tonelli

Paul Michael Tonelli, 69, of Orange Grove, Texas, passed away on August 27, 2022 in Sherman.

A Celebration of Paul’s life will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Dannel Funeral Home. Dr. Mike Lawson of First Baptist Church in Sherman will officiate. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Paul was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Mary Jo O’Dell Tonelli and Jerry A, Tonelli on November 11, 1952. He went to school at Sherman High School. Paul then attended and graduated from Stephen F. Austin with a degree in Education. He worked as a High School Science Teacher for Mathis ISD until his retirement in 2019.

Paul is preceded in death by Grandparents, Clifton B. O’Dell and Lucille M. O’Dell and Uncle, Harry B. O’Dell.

Paul is survived by Brothers: Stan Tonelli and wife Annie and Brad Tonelli and wife Brenda; Mother, Mary Jo Tonelli; Nieces and Nephews: Blake Tonelli, Rachel Rios and Joshua Tonelli; Cousins: Carla, Patrick and Stacy.

Memorials may be given to Home Hospice of Grayson, Fannin and Cooke County.

The family of Paul wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Home Hospice of Grayson, Fannin and Cooke County, Beacon Hill, and everyone that prayed for our Family. Paul would also like a Special Thanks to Teresa Ellett of Orange Grove who was a good friend to Paul and provided support and care and a comforting hand. She was Paul’s Angel.

You may sign the online guestbook at www.Dannelfuneralhome.com.

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  • 09/07/2022

    Gene Bailey

    Sorry to hear of your brother's passing Brad.I Remember him as a funny and hilarious person. High school seems a dream at this age and I was pleased to know him. Fond memories of high school hijinx. Eugene Bailey SRS 71

  • 09/07/2022

    Louie Hanner

    So sad to see this, Paul was a good friend for many years.....we had several adventures in Sherman and later when he visited me in Austin. RIP

  • 09/06/2022

    John Britton

    Paul was one of my very good friends in high school and we also spent some time together at SFASU in Nacogdoches. He had a great sense of humor, a quick wit, and a personality bigger than life and will be sorely missed by many. Thanks to Louie H. and Dr. Mary Jo, I was able to contact Paul on the phone about two years ago and we shared many fond memories from our youth...all seemed well. His passing is truly a shock, loss, and a sense of grief for all that knew him well.

  • 09/01/2022

    Chris T Caston

    My thoughts and prayers to the Tonelli Family. May The Lord's Angels hold all of you in peace and comfort as he rests in The Lord's Arms.

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