Paul E. Byrnes
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire
Rank:  Captain
Date of Members passing: 10/25/2020
Hired: 12/21/1949
Retired: 8/1/1972
Years In Service: 23
Paul E. Byrnes, of the Northside, passed on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Born November 1, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA.  Paul was a World War II Army verteran and a Fire Fighter for the City of Pittsburgh, retiring in 1971 as a Captain. After retirement, he pursued a career as an Electrician. Paul enjoyed spending time with his family, the outdoors and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a season ticket holder for 50 years. When Paul passed on Sunday, that was the first Steeler game he ever missed since they were founded in 1933.