Obituary of Paul J. Champagne

Greenfield Center, NY. Paul J. Champagne 45 Paul died unexpectedly on April 11, 2009 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends. He earned his Bachelors Degree in marketing and management from Siena College. Paul worked as an Engineer/Manager for Stephen Bader Company, Valley Falls, NY. As a master swordsmith of Japanese, Chinese and European swords & daggers, Paul was world renowned. Paul's work has been featured on the History Channel, in documentaries and in many publications. Paul loved the outdoors. His interests include hiking, sailing, camping and traveling. He also enjoyed books, music/keyboards, cooking, computer games, martial arts and history. He loved and enjoyed life, his family and friends. He is predeceased by his mother Joan Butsch Champagne. Survivors include his wife Ann Olsen His father Robert Champagne of Colonie His brother Marc Champagne (Giuliana Iannuzzi) of Guilderland His sister Lisa Champagne (Noah Francis) of Guilderland His nieces and nephews Olivia, Emilia, Brit, Caroline, Giada and Dominick Calling Hours will be on Wednesday April 15, 2009 from 6:00PM to 8:00 PM at Wilton Funeral Home, 395 Ballard Road, Wilton, NY. It's the family's wishes that memorials in Paul's name be made to a charity of one's choice. For Directions or to light a candle visit us at mevecfuneralhome.com