Saratoga Springs, NY - Paul D. Hladik, Sr. died on Saturday, April 11, 2015 after a long illness. He was born in Schenectady, NY to the late Rudolph and Lorraine Hladik. A graduate of Bishop Gibbons High School, he attended Albany Business College. After many years in the construction trade, Paul and his youngest brother Michael, along with their wives Donna and Susan, opened Pizza Etc. on Geyser Road, Ballston Spa. A few years later Paul Jr. joined in the partnership and they started Pizza Etc. 2 in Wilton. Paul enjoyed the game of golf, especially when he was able to play with family. His next love was watching his grandchildren in their sporting endeavors and spending time at the lake with all. Paul is survived by his loving wife Donna of 47 years; his children Paul Jr. (Diane), Melissa (Eric) Jackson and Denise (Jeffrey) Dickert; the proud Papa to seven grandchildren, Nicholas and Kelsey Hladik, Samuel and Maxamilion Jackson, Catherine, Nolan and Mason Dickert; his siblings, Janet (Paul) Dicocco, Debra (Gary) Garner, Bart (Anne) Hladik and Michael (Susan) Hladik along with his Uncles John (Marge), William (Joyce) and many cousins, nieces and nephews. At Paul's request there will be no calling hours and a celebration of his life will be held for family and friends at the Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, from 1pm to 4pm Saturday, April 18, 2015. Donations may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Paul's family would like to thank everyone who has been involved in his care these past few years, especially his Hospice team of Tammy, Rosalie, Laurie, Meg and the entire Hospice community. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.