Punch Professor, Paulie D, passes

[PD']

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4GXJl6D49c&t=511s&ab_channel=RamseyDewey

[Biff]

Just found this. Thought some might find it interesting.

Paul J D'Antuono, 68, Inverness, FL
Paul Joseph D’Antuono, age 68, Inverness, FL passed away suddenly on November 4, 2021. Paul was born in Boston, MA on July 15, 1953 to the late Paul and Dorothy J. D’Antuono. Paul was a Faithful Christian and shared God’s love with many. Paul moved to Inverness in 1998 from Miami. He was infamous on his You Tube channel “Punch Professor” where he provided instructional live video tips and technique of old school Boxing to many fans. Paul spent a lifetime dedicated to training youth in the Boxing community. He was a millwright by trade and served as the Business Agent for Carpenters Local Union No.1820 in Orlando. He was a U.S. Naval veteran. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 16 years, Patricia (Ferreira) D’Antuono; 3 children: Domenick, Angela, and Janet D’Antuano; 1 brother, Frank D’Antuono and 2 sisters, Elizabeth Appleby, Teresa and her husband Robert Bradley; 3 grandchildren and his extended family in the country of Uruguay. Friends may attend a viewing at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home in Inverness on Wednesday, November 10th from 10:30 until 12:30PM when the funeral procession will depart for the cemetery. Graveside services are scheduled at Florida National Cemetery at 1:30 PM.

[INJANAY]

I’m sad to read this. I, too, had stumbled upon his YT videos and enjoyed watching him.

Mike in Orlando, FL

[Pete]

RIP Paulie. Your instructional video was a tremendous help. I would recommend anyone starting out to watch
How Too ~5 Awesome Speed Bag Techniques - YouTube

[Salvatore Tortellini]

Paul had a special gift. He taught not just with his boxing wisdom which was great but with his passion, heart & soul which made him great. He cared enough about us to teach & share what he embraced & he never failed to show his gratitude for a kindly response to his technique’s. I and many others will miss him.

[Tim]

Very sad to hear! RIP Paulie

[Speedbag]

I can't believe he passed away, He seemed so healthy,

Indeed he and Chris seemed in great shape. But they could have had ongoing health issues that we knew nothing about, And in this time of Covid, Your current state of health can apparently mean nothing. A disease doesn't care. But I do know that our bagging family has lost some giants lately.

[Speedbag]

I am sure most of you know Paulie D through his YT channel. And some may know him personally. Paul passed recently.

Here is the only thing I could find about his passing.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries...ry?id=31365107

RIP Paul.

This makes me very Sad, as we had communicated a lot in the past. Like most, we lost touch in the past few years but he did email me about new postings on his or my channel. He joy for all things "punching" and teaching was obvious and he leaves a legacy of his own.


I am equally sad that Chris Rea of "Reashape", creator the the EZspeedbag also passed away in April 2021

https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/nj/union-city/christopher-robert-rea-12599430

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nAe2q7sH1A

I personally miss them both. This is the saddest part of living, ... losing people and pets we care about. Cherish your friends and your time with them.

[Biff]

I am sure most of you know Paulie D through his YT channel. And some may know him personally. Paul passed recently.

Here is the only thing I could find about his passing.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries...ry?id=31365107

RIP Paul.