Sergeant First Class Paul John Kastrinakis, 46, passed away on February 7, 2019 at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Annadale, VA from a severe bacterial infection. He graduated Westfield State University with a Bachelors in Criminal Justice and Anna Maria College with a Masters in Criminal Justice. Paul was a retired Massachusetts State Police Trooper where he served on the State Police Bomb Squad. The events of 9/11 compelled Paul to enlist in C Co 1st BN 104th INF, MAARNG on 23Oct01. On 22Apr03, he transferred to Company A, 2nd Bn, 19th SF Gp (A), RIARNG and started his Special Forces service. He successfully completed the Basic Airborne Course, SFQC and 18C training. In 2011 he transferred to Company C, 1st Bn, 20th SF Gp(A), MAARNG and served until 2013. He deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan during his Special Forces service. His numerous awards and decorations included the Parachutist Badge, the Special Forces Tab and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Paul most recently supported the Department of Homeland Security as a cybersecurity exercise planner. He leaves behind his wife, Catherine Kastrinakis, of Pittsfield; his beloved children, Luc and Malcolm; his mother and father, Joyce and John Kastrinakis of Lenox; his brothers and their wives, Jason and Sabrina Kastrinakis of Pittsfield, Alex and Lynsey Kastrinakis of Hancock, and George and Sheila Kastrinakis of Lee; as well as many nieces and nephews. Greek Orthodox funeral services for Paul was held on February 18, 2019 at St. Ann’s Church in Lenox.
