Paul was born January 7, 1973, in Batavia, the son of Diane (Sterling) Burroughs of Batavia and the late Gene Avino.
Paul was an avid sports fan. He loved the New York Giants and Yankees. Paul had a hidden artistic talent and a funny sense of humor. He over came his life struggles and served his Lord. He loved spending time with his family and friends. WNY Concrete was his extended family where he was employed.
Survivors include his mother and step-father, Diane (Ron) Burroughs of Batavia; sister, Gina Avino of Batavia; step-brothers, Greg (Christine) Burroughs of South Windsor, CT and Wayne (Darlene) Burroughs of Alexander; step-sister, Sherry (Michael) Lucien of Phoenix, AZ; uncles, aunts, cousins and a special friend, Christina Scopano.
Services for Paul will be held privately and he will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Mausoleum, Batavia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Paul's memory may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance, 127 North Street, Batavia, NY 14020, www.geneseecancerassistance.org/donate as well as American Heart Association, 5488 Sheridan Drive, #300, Williamsville, NY 14221, www.heart.org.
Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements for Paul were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia, (585) 343-8868.
