Paul R. Precour Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Paul Richard Precour passed away peacefully at his home in Benicia on Tuesday, June 21st at the age of 83. A lifelong resident of Benicia, he was one of eleven children born to Leonard J. Precour and Holdina M. Precour. He attended Benicia schools and graduated from Benicia High School, Class of 1956. After attending barber school, Paul began his career at Tony’s Barber Shop in Benicia, followed by working at Ralph’s Barber Shop in Vallejo on Monterey Street in 1963. He took over ownership from Ralph in April, 1972 and continued barbering until retiring in July, 2020. Paul loved sports of all kinds, but mainly the Oakland Raiders, and the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves. He loved playing golf and was an avid game player including cards, bingo and pool. He relished his annual trips to San Diego to swim, play pool, golf and play cards at his sister Irene’s home. He is survived by his brother James (Betty) Precour and sisters Barbara Cetko, Irene (Robert) Seward, Marie Earp and Patricia McKillips. He is also survived by his longtime companion Nina Tom of Vallejo, her family, and many nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Paul. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Leonard Jr. and Robert, his sisters Betty Wood, Dorothy Azevedo and Joyce Copp, and his brothers-in-law Warren Wood, George Cetko, Tony Azevedo, Bill Earp, Robert Copp and Barry McKillips. A memorial service will be held at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, 901 West 2nd Street, Benicia on July 19, 2022 with visitation from 11 AM to Noon, a service at Noon conducted by Pastor Karen Stetins of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Fairfield, followed by interment at St. Dominic Cemetery at 1 PM. Contributions to your favorite charity are suggested.

Paul R. Precour

January 21, 1939 - June 21, 2022