Paul Eldred Castagnoli, 48, passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at his home in Mary Esther, Fla. He was born in Inglewood, Calif., to Eldred and Betty Castagnoli, both deceased.

Paul 'P.C.' is survived by his loving wife, Indara; his daughter, Isabelle; brother, Craig Castagnoli; and sister, Renee Beauford.

Paul graduated from the University of Colorado in 1986 and spent his life working at what he is passionate about - flight test and avionics. He met his wife, Indara, while working at Eglin Air Force Base. Paul enjoyed air shows, auto racing, and photography, but most of all he loved his family.

A time of visitation will be held at Davis-Watkins Funeral Home, 8 Racetrack Road, N.E. in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Mary Esther. Burial will directly follow at the Beal Memorial Cemetery in Fort Walton Beach.