a lifelong resident of Bayonne, passed away on May 30, 2016 with her family at her side. Paula worked as a secretary for NJCU in Jersey City for over 10 years prior to retiring in 1995. She was also a member of Our Lady of Mercy Senior Club in Jersey City. Paula was predeceased by her husband, Walter E. Semczyk in 1991; siblings: Charles Kopp and Jean Brozek. Paula is survived by her children: Christine Casais & her husband Pepe Casais and Barbara E. Byrd & her husband Dr. Raymond Byrd; grandchildren: Peter, Stacy, Melanie, Allison and Adam; and great-grandchildren: Nicholas, Karly, Alex, Lilly, and Morgan. Funeral arrangements by DZIKOWSKI, PIERCE & LEVIS Funeral Home, 24-32 E. 19th St.