Zachary T.A. Paris, 36, of New Tripoli, died Dec. 7, 2022, in St. Luke’s Hospital Miners Campus, Coaldale.

He and his wife, Elizabeth M. (Bleiler) Paris, were married 12 years.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Gerald A. and Carol A. (Shade) Paris.

A 2005 graduate of Fleetwood High School., he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He began fishing at age 2 and he loved to share that experience with his two girls, taking them out on the boat and teaching them how to fish. He spent some time as a farmer, as well, working the crop fields at Bleiler Farms.

He also enjoyed working on and restoring classic vehicles, specifically his Dodge Demon.

He loved his Harley-Davidson Road King. One of his favorite adventures was riding his Harley to Florida, alongside his dad, to visit his grandfather and successfully get him on a motorcycle.

At the age of 15, he already felt a calling to serve others. He volunteered as a junior firefighter for Blandon Fire Company until 2010, when he moved to New Tripoli, and immediately joined the Community Fire Company of New Tripoli as a volunteer firefighter.

Over the years, he worked his way up to become assistant chief.

He also trained hard as a member of the recruit class 32 for Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue, Maryland, from this March to September, when he graduated to become a career firefighter and EMT.

The day after he graduated, he began working for the Green Valley Fire station, part of Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue.

He traveled between Green Valley and New Tripoli, serving at both fire stations, since September.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his two cherished daughters, Lila E. Paris and Amelia R. Paris, both at home; sister, Megan R. Gurung of Fleetwood; godchildren Hunter, A’Neiyah, Bella and Priya; several nieces and nephews; and his brothers and sisters in the fire service.

A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Community Fire Company of New Tripoli, sent directly to 7242 Decatur St., New Tripoli, PA 18066.

Condolences may be recorded at nesterfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were made by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, New Tripoli.