Paul J. Elcik, Sr., age 74, of 121 Booker Street in Lisbon Falls, Maine, passed away on Wednesday night, December 23, 1970, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston following a short illness.
He was born on February 15, 1895, in Czechoslovakia, the son of Paul Elcik and Mary Pelcharsky Elcik. Paul was educated in Czechoslovakia and immigrated to the United States as a young man, eventually establishing his home and family in Lisbon Falls.
Mr. Elcik was employed for many years as a finisher at the Worumbo Mill, retiring in 1961 after a long career in the textile industry.
He was a member of the Slovak Sokols and the Greek Catholic Association and was a charter member of St. Cyril and Methodius Church in Lisbon Falls, reflecting his strong cultural and religious ties.
Paul married Mary Fabian, and together they built a life rooted in family and community. Mrs. Elcik predeceased him.
He is survived by his son, Paul J. Elcik, Jr., and his daughter, Mrs. Mary Kinney, both of Lisbon Falls; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Saturday morning at St. Cyril and Methodius Church in Lisbon Falls, with Father James Bonnish officiating. Visiting hours were held at the Crosman Funeral Home on Main Street in Lisbon Falls. Interment took place in the spring at St. Cyril Cemetery, with entombment at Hillside Cemetery.
Sources
Obituary published in The Lewiston Daily Sun, December 24, 1970.