Paul R. Schnacky

PAUL R. SCHNACKY 

HORNELL – Paul R. Schnacky, 95, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning (March 14, 2024) at his home in Hornell.

Born in Rochester, NY on June 8, 1928, he was one of eight sons born to the late Albert and Emma (Hagman) Schnacky.  He was predeceased by his parents and by his brothers, Charles, Msgr. Albert, William, John, Bernard, Thomas, and Robert Schnacky.

Paul grew up at St. Boniface Parish in Rochester.  He attended Aquinas Institute, St. Andrew’s Seminary, and St. Bernard’s Seminary.  He was ordained by the late Bishop James E. Kearney on July 6, 1953 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Rochester.  He served at numerous parishes in Rochester, Auburn, Irondequoit, Cato, Red Creek and Fair Haven.  Paul came to the southern tier in 1979 and spent the rest of his life there.  He hosted a weekly radio program for a period of time.

His family includes many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday (March 19, 2024) at St. Ann’s Church, 31 Erie Avenue, Hornell. Interment will be private.

To honor his request, those wishing may have masses offered for the repose of his soul at the St. Benedict Abbey, 252 Still River Road, PO Box 67, Still River, MA 01467. Mass cards will be available at the church.

The Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home, 285 Main St., Hornell is honored to assist with the arrangements.