The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-31
Had Lived in Birmingham for
Nearly Score of
Years
FUNERAL WILL Be HELD
AT ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
Although a Sufferer for the Past Two
Years He Was Cheerful as Long
as He Remained Con-
sclous.

Paul Gilardoni the prominent restau-
rateur died at his residence on Eigh-
tenth street. between Avenues II and I,
yesterday afternoon after a long illness.
lie had been suffering with cirrhosis-a
contraction of the liver--for two years or
more, but his indomitable will and his
cheerful heart kept him from despon-
deney and only day before yesterday he
seemed as bright as usual, although he
knew that DEATH as near.
The Rev. Fatlnfr Coyle attended him
during his illness.e dIe heard his confess
sion Tuesday night and administered holy
communion early yesterday. The funeral
will take place from St. Paul's church
this afternoon. The cortege will leave the
residence at o'clock and will reach the
church about a quarter past 8.
The following will act as pallbearers:
Honorary-Paul Earle, John w. O'Neill,
James Bosworth Gen. e. w. Rucker,
Paul Giacopazz and Sol Caheen. Active
Charles Odom, DR.. Lewis C. Morris, C.
E. Meglemry. Louis Schillinger. Jack f.
Martin and T. " Boardman.
Sketch of His Life.
The deceased, Captain Paul, as he was
Familiarity known. was born in Piacenza,
Italy, November 2, 1853 He came of cul-
tured stock. His father was physician
and a grandfather was an engineer Cap
tain Gilardoni landed in the United States
in 1873 and made Mobile his home until
1896 He went from that city to Lexington,
KY, where he resided for year. and
then came to Birmingham. Since that time
he had lived here continuously until his
death.
He married Miss Annie Bishoff of Mo-
bile in 1885 and his wife and three chill
dren, Miss Annie. Miss Marie and Lewis,
the latter six years old. survive. Two
children died in infancy.
On coming to Birmingham Captain
Gilardoni opened a restaurant at the cor
ner of Second avenue and Twentieth
street. where the First National Bank
building now stands. At the time of
his death he was the proprietor of Pauls
cafe on Nineteenth street and the saloon
adjoining. He was an accomplished ca
terer, and shortly after locating In Br-
mingham his patrons were numbered by
hundreds and his clientele included many
epicures and leading citizens. His cafe, no
matter where it might be situated, came
to be looked upon as an institution of the
city.
Had Devoted Friends.
CAPITA Gllardoni was singularly engag-
ing In his personality, and his bonhomle
was proverbial. He possessed sterling
traits of character and he had a big,
tender heart. No man here had larger
circle of friends, and they were bound to
him by hooks of steel" His name had
long been a household word and his TAX
ing off in the prime of life will cause deep
lament throughout this community.
Captain Gilardoni was not only popu-
lar citizen but he was full Of public spirit.
lie was devoted to Birmingham and was
ever ready to assist in the upbuilding of
the city.
For several years the deceased was COM
missary captain of the old Second regi-
ment, Alabama National Guard He had
been an active member of the Masonic
fraternity and an active member of the
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, but
as he will be buried with the rites of the
Catholic church the orders with which he
was affiliated are debarred from taking
part In the funeral ceremonies. Many
Masons and Elks, however, will be pres
ent as individuals at the church and
at the grave to pay a last tribute to the
memory of their dead brother.
The interment will be in Elmwood GEM
etery.