Millers Falls-Paul J. Sielis, 59, of Federal St. died Tuesday (1/3/12) at the Baystate Franklin Medical Center.

He was born in Worcester, MA on May 8, 1952 the son of Joseph and Ellen "Rita" (Frigon) Sielis. He was a graduate of Turners Falls High School.

He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran who was stationed in Guam. While in Guam he graduated from the University of Guam.

Paul was employed at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst as a network coordinator for over 25 years. He was also co-owner of the Music Store in Greenfield in the late 70's.

He was a member of the Montague Lodge of Elks. Paul loved his dog Coco, motorcycles, his cars and boating. He also enjoyed playing billiards and working on the computers.

Paul was a sincere friend to the many people who knew him.

Among his survivors he leaves his companion of 23 years, Helga Bruneau, 4 stepsons, Roger Sisum and his wife Joanne of Attleboro, Tom Sisum of Millers Falls, Michael Sisum and his wife Kristie of Hawley and Nicholas Sisum of Whitman, two stepdaughters, Maria Sisum of Heath, and Robin Sisum of Colrain, 13 step grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Tuesday morning at 10am at the Kostanski Funeral Home, 1 Kostanski Square, Turners Falls with the Rev. Stanley J. Aksamit officiating. Burial will follow St. Mary's Cemetery.

Calling hours will be Tuesday from 9am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society, PO Box 319, South Deerfield, MA 01376-0319 or to the charity of the donor's choice.