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Paul J. Vasta, 85, Sebastian

Written by: March 12 2010
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Paul J. Vasta, 85, died March 10, 2010, at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach.

He was born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and lived in Sebastian since 1995, coming from Hollywood. Before retiring, he was a heavy equipment operator with the Broward County Traffic Engineering Department for 20 years.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Anastasia Vasta of Sebastian; son, Paul J. Vasta Jr. of McKinney, Texas; daughters, Joan Hammerly of Parker, Colo., and Janice Clark of Crowley, Texas; and seven grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

No services are planned.

Arrangements are by Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Sebastian, A guest book may be signed at seawindsfh.com/obit.php.

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