Mr. Paul Arthur "Paulie" Turk, Jr., Esq.

SKANEATELES – Mr. Paul Arthur “Paulie” Turk, Jr., Esq., age 71, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with his loving family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Utica on September 8, 1954, Paul was the son of Paul A. Turk, Sr. and Josephine Ann (Talerico) Turk. He was a graduate of Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School, Class of 1972. He went on to receive a Bachelor’s degree, with honors, in Business Administration from Syracuse University. He then attended Stetson Law School in Florida, where he received his Juris Doctor degree and proudly graduated second in his class. During high school, he had his eye on Katherine A. Murphy, a young lady from Utica Catholic Academy. The two were joined in holy matrimony on August 31, 1974, and shared a loving relationship for decades. They moved to Florida in 1977, where they resided for 43 years. Paul’s career began as an attorney with the law firm Gunster, Yoakley, Criser, and Stewart in Florida. He was completely engaged in his occupation and truly loved his work. He also operated his own private practice, Paul Arthur Turk, Jr., P.A. After this, he returned to Gunster and Yoakley, from which he retired in 2009. Not content to remain idle, he pursued his passion for writing, authoring books rooted in strong Christian values. He was proud to have published four volumes, and his family was delighted to see him follow his dream. Paul was a loving and supportive husband, father, and grandfather. He cherished being part of every special moment in the lives of his loved ones and especially looked forward to walks with his grandchildren. He possessed a competitive spirit and enjoyed striving to win, yet he was always quick to cheer others on. He had a wonderful sense of humor and, above all, was dependable—always there for his family at a moment’s notice. A perfectionist by nature, he was the ultimate host, planning family gatherings with great care, whether for a special occasion or simply for everyday life. He always looked forward to the next opportunity to be with those he loved, who were truly the center of his life. He also loved staying active, enjoying running, biking, and even becoming a certified scuba diver. A deeply spiritual man, in his earlier years he was a parishioner of St. Agnes Church in Utica, where he served as an altar boy. While living in Florida, Paul was an upstanding and active member of his community, participating in numerous organizations and clubs. He was an active member of Kairos Prison Ministry International and the Palm Beach Cursillo movement. He was on the board of Goodwill and Oasis Compassion Agency where he also volunteered at their food pantry. Began the St. Vincent DePaul Society at Sacred Heart Church in Lake Worth Beach. Upon his move back to New York, he was a proud member of St. Mary of the Lake Church in Skaneateles where he was lector, volunteered at the Skaneateles Food Bank and participated in the area prison ministry, He held very strong moral convictions rooted in his faith. Paul is survived by his wife, Katherine A.; children and their spouses, Diana and Jeff Stanbro, Carolyn and Jason Curtis, and Gregory and Amber Turk; grandchildren, Aaron Stanbro; Tyrell Turk, Natalia Curtis; Asher Curtis, Willow Curtis; and Preston Turk; parents, Paul A. Sr., and Josephine Turk; and his brothers, Henry Turk, and Brian Turk. He fondly remembered his brother, Gary A. Turk, who preceded him on November 5, 2004. He is additionally survived by his sister-in-law, Linda Turk; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins; in-laws, H. Phillips and Alice Murphy, Sean P. and Susan Murphy, Paul E. Murphy, Dennis J. and Mary Murphy, and Robert R. and Susan Murphy; and many special friends including “The Big Chill.” He was additionally preceded by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Alice (Freytag) Murphy-Strait and Howard P. Murphy; step-father-in-law, George Strait; and infant sister-in-law, Eileen A. Murphy. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Paul’s Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life, which will commence on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the Catholic Community of Whitesboro at St. Paul’s Church, 16 Park Ave., Whitesboro. Interment will take place in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Whitesboro.

Mr. Paul Arthur "Paulie" Turk, Jr., Esq.

September 8, 1954 - April 21, 2026