Paul Joseph Zolezzi, a farmer, left us December 6, 2024 at age 73. He ended a long battle from multiple medical complications.

Born March 27, 1951 in Stockton, California. He grew up in Linden, California where he graduated from Linden High School. He had an Associate of Arts degree with a minor in Agricultural, from San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California. After traveling to Italy, Europe and Afghanistan; Paul returned and built his own home on the bank of the Stanislaus River in Escalon, California where he farmed and harvested his own vineyards, peaches and apples; and raised his family with his wife.

Paul had a passion for cooking, traveling, fishing, golf, music and above all, his family. Paul leaves behind his children: son, Adam (Jordan)Zolezzi with grandsons Tyler and Jameson Zolezzi; daughter, Sally (Jared) Zolezzi. Spouse, Mindy Zolezzi. He is also survived by his sister, Gayle Schapiro.

Service will be held December 20, 2024 at Eaton Family Funeral in Modesto, California.

The Escalon (Calif) Times

Dec. 18, 2024