Paul lived life to the full and did so on his own terms which included fighting illness to the last. Ultimately, he passed peacefully with his friends and family around him.
He has left a gap in the lives of those closest to him and will be truly missed by friends and music fans alike.
Paul was a rare blend of creativity, musicality, humour, warmth and occasionally bizarre social interaction. He could regale us with hilarious stories of his travels and early life in Liverpool, then feel the urge to take himself off to investigate and contemplate in the garden.
The constant in his life, other than Eve and family, was, of course, music. Paul did not follow trends in the 60’s and 70’s he set them. His prolific talent as a guitarist was soon recognised by a number of bands including ‘The Big Three’, the ‘Vibrations’, more notably ‘Stealers Wheel’, and most recently ‘Deaf School’.
Although Paul was always a modest man. His reputation as one of the leading guitarists in Liverpool meant he was always in demand as a session musician which allowed him to work with many luminaries of the day, from Gerry Rafferty to Stevie Wonder (who drove the bus).
The Pil was a musician, philosopher, poet and Scouser. He played hard, lived hard and made his mark. Departed but not forgotten.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die
We invite you to join us to celebrate the life of Paul Pilnick
Funeral
Date: 08/10/2021Additional Info:
Please note that CV19 safe distancing restrictions will apply at the church.
Paul's funeral service will be streamed live from the Unitarian Church at the appointed time and can be accessed at the following address:
Wake
Date: 08/10/2021Additional Info:
In lieu of flowers Paul kindly requested that any donations be made to MacMillan Cancer Support. The website can be accessed via the Just Giving icon below
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Wonderful time in Dublin.
We have so many special memories of Paul. But one memory really comes to mind is when Paul, Yvonne & Mum came to visit us in Florida. We decide to go to the beach for lunch and a couple of drinks. Paul decided to act silly and pretend to harass us at the bar. That was until the police came & asked us if this man was annoying us. Of course we had to admit that he was with us so that the police wouldn’t arrest him. But that was Paul. Full of mischief & fun that have given us a lifetime of wonderful memories. Love you Paul.
Happy days with the GOODIES in New Brighton in the early 1980s and 2020s. !!
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We shared a love of music (especially Bob Dylan), Italy, and always wanting to have a good laugh when we got together.
Paul was a great storyteller and would have me in stitches with his madcap tales and misadventures!
He was also a good listener over the years and always on for wine, chats and listening to great music (which usually ended in dancing around the kitchen at ridiculous o’clock in the morning)! He used to call me his ‘bandit’ for making him stay up too late drinking (like he needed any encouragement)!!
So many fun times over the years, especially in Italy, a place that he loved. We shared many happy times there as a family enjoying the warmth of the sun, leisurely eating around the terrace and sitting under the stars for hours.
Paul – you will be missed by your London family of 3 but never ever forgotten. All my love, your Charly x
The way he played his guitar
and of course kindly jumping on bass to sort our band out! What a star.
just one great day we had of many this one Deaf school Sefton Park 2013. Fly high brother.
A true friend and brother to the very last and a much valued protagonist and collaborator who leaves cherished memories of times spent together to carry with me.
The Pil played a big part in one of my most memorable holidays. A week in Novigrad with family and friends for the wedding of Jack & Annie Goodlass. It was a week filled with love and laughter, truly one of the happiest times never to be forgotten. GNGB you will never be forgotten ❤