Paul Cyrier

Paul Cyrier, 75, of Bourbonnais, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at his home. He was born July 28, 1947, to Ben and June Cyrier of Bourbonnais. He was the oldest of 11 children. He worked as a grocery bagger at Rudy’s on Broadway to pay his own tuition to attend Bishop McNamara where he met Kathleen (Kathy) Holz, his high school sweetheart. On November 11, 1967, the two married and moved to Ramstein, Germany where Paul was stationed for four years while serving his country in the Air Force as a fuel systems mechanic. After returning to the U.S., Paul founded Energy Systems, Inc, an HVAC company he ran for 43 years. During this time, he also started a family with Kathy, having two children. Paul was an avid mechanic and there was nothing he couldn’t fix! He lovingly restored a 1922 Model T in his spare time, but his real pride and joy was his family. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of Maternity B.V.M. Catholic Church in Bourbonnais. He is survived by his son David Cyrier (Norman Waters) and daughter Lisa (Tim) Arthur and grandchildren Nicholas and Emma Arthur. He is also survived by 4 brothers: Raymond (Becky) Cyrier, Steve Cyrier, Rob (Wendy) Cyrier, Ron (Lisa) Cyrier; and 4 sisters: Jeanne Cyrier, Margie Cyrier, Madonna Floriant, and Mary (Greg) Rollins, and brother-in-law Ron Snodgrass. Paul is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Kathleen M. Cyrier, his brother Joe Cyrier and sister-in-law Gina Cyrier, and sister Carol Snodgrass. Visitation will be held at Maternity of B.V.M. in Bourbonnais on Friday, April 21, 2023, from 10am until the funeral mass at 11am. Father Jason Nesbit will officiate. Flowers are welcome and other contributions can be made to Lisa Arthur c/o People’s Bank of Kankakee.