Obituary of Paul Edward Yannarelli

Yannarelli, Paul Edward age 20 of Totowa at rest in Waco, TX on April 22, 2025. Dear son of Albert and Erin (nee Whitty) Yannarelli of Totowa. Loving brother of James Yannarelli, Albert Yannarelli, and Elizabeth Yannarelli, all of Totowa. Adoring grandson of Albert & Karen Yannarelli of Totowa, and Calvin & Hazel Whitty of Butler. Nephew of Carlo & Nicole Yannarelli, Annmarie & Louis Shortino, Maureen Weichert & Robert Grecco, and C.J. & Alexa Whitty. Beloved boyfriend of Kira Dietrich. Born in Pequannock, he was a lifelong resident of Totowa. He was a student at Baylor University, TX and was on their wake boarding team. Paul loved to surf and spent his summers in Seaside Park. He was a very outgoing young man. He loved attending Baylor and enjoyed his time there with his friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa on Monday at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Bonaventure RC Church, Paterson at 9:30 AM. Cremation will be private. Friends may visit Sunday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Boro of Totowa First Aid Squad, Inc., PO Box 619, Totowa, NJ 07511 and/or the Tri-Boro First Aid Squad Inc., P.O. Box 222, Butler, New Jersey 07405, would be appreciated.