Paul Tranisi's singing voice went silent on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. A profoundly talented actor, Paul was an active member of the Omaha arts community until his death. He played Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music, and The King in The King And I, among numerous other roles.
Before this, Paul was a newspaper boy, model plane builder, firework pyrotechnic, and a lifelong lover of Coca-Cola and Chef Boyardee Ravioli. He was a Halloween fiend and a regular at Vala's Pumpkin Patch, bringing family and friends together each fall for his beloved bonfire parties. We are certain his spirit will frequent Big Fred's and spaghetti dinners at St. Frances Cabrini & the Sons of Italy.
A season ticket holder, Paul inherited a Huskers mania mentality from his father and could be found in the south stadium most Saturdays each autumn sharing Valentino's, having a laugh, and using Runzas as hand warmers. Lancaster County will remember Paul as the collector of an obscene number of parking tickets from his college years at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Exceptionally talented in marketing and creative roles, Paul was a leader and mentor in Omaha and Kansas City. We will miss the way Paul's voice could fill a cathedral, and think of his baritone when "O Holy Night" plays. His light will continue to shine in the art and photography he leaves behind.
Later in life, Paul became a dog magnet, and is survived by his four-legged companion, Bijou. Son to Dr. Carl and Marie Tranisi. Cherished brother to Carla (Randy), Christie (Craig), Frank (Rita), Jim (Cori), and Rita (Stuart). Remarkable uncle to Chris (Roger), Darian (Melynda), Aliana, Gina, Marisa, Nicholas, Sophia, and Lauren.
Devoted spouse to Nicole, adoring stepfather to Jordan & Reese, and dear friend to many more. Paul's role in the Tranisi family can never be reprised, and we will miss him always. The best departures are simple. As Paul himself often said, "Bye now."
