The Chancellor’s Office was informed of the passing of Mr. Paul Joseph Friederich, 92, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at his home.  Mr. Friederich was the father of Diane Kledzik, Director of Marriage and Family Life at the Pastoral Center, and a parishioner of St. Patrick Parish, Largo for over 62 years.

Mr. Friederich is survived by his wife, Janet, of nearly 66 years; brothers: James (Joyce) and Richard (Jane); six children: Stephen (Terrie) Friederich, Diane Kledzik, Laurie Moyson, David Friederich, Mark (Dina) Friederich, Ann Friederich; and five grandchildren: Luke Kledzik, Amanda (Drew) Strickland, Maxmillian (Hailey) Friederich, Nathalie Friederich, Andrew Kledzik, and a very large and loving, extended family stemming from nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are as follows:
Visitation is Friday, November 21,  from 4:00  PM to 7:00 PM at Hubbell Funeral Home, 499 North Indian Rocks Road, Belleair Bluffs.
Funeral Mass is Saturday, November 22, 10:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1507 Trotter Road SW, Largo, with reception to follow.

Expressions of sympathy can be sent to Diane Kledzik and family, c/o Diocese of St. Petersburg, P.O. Box 40200, St. Petersburg, FL  33743.

Please keep Diane and her family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Complete obituary at this link.