BATH — Paul Tito Pecci, 90, died April 2 of natural causes.

On January 17, 1922 he was born in Bath Maine, a son to Tito and Erminia Pecci.

He attended Bath schools until the seventh grade when he began working at the Bath Opera House. His position there was as the Projectionist and is where he met his future wife Phyllis Dennett, working at the candy counter making popcorn. In 1942 he joined the U.S. Army and served as a motion picture projectionist where he earned 2 ribbons and 2 medals. He was honorably discharged December of 1945. On July 22, 1946 he married Phyllis H Dennett. They lived most of their lives together in Bath in the house he was born. He worked as the head machine mechanic at Congress Sportswear until he retired.

He was an avid animal lover, especially of cats and birds. He had his own flock of pigeons which he fed daily. He was a member of the Elks Club in Bath for 44 plus years which was part of his daily routine as well as having coffee at the Galley Restaurant, and getting lottery tickets and the newspaper from Ernie Backs. They had a close circle of friends they frequented with out to dinner and to dances at the Elks Club.

Survivors include a daughter, Anita M. Pecci; grandchildren, Chad L. Collins, Jennifer K. Desisto and her husband Robert; a greatgrandson, Noah E. Greene; a nephew, Phil Dennett and his wife Lori; a niece Sarah Muessig and her husband Hans; and several grandnieces and grandnephews.

A funeral Mass will take place at St. Mary’s Church, 144 Lincoln Street, Bath on Saturday April 21st at 10:00 AM To share your thoughts and condolences with Paul’s family, please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.

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