CASCO — Paul A. Sutera, 63, formerly of Plainfield, N.J., died suddenly on Thursday, July 5, 2012. Paul died of an apparent heart attack while fighting a fire at his home.

He was born in Hackensack, N.J., a son of the late Anthony and Anna Sutera. Paul graduated from the New York Institute of Technology in New York City and worked for Comcast Corp. as an engineer for over 30 years before retiring last August. He enjoyed fishing and “scrapping” — woodworking.

Paul is survived by his wife of 38 years, Donna Dircks Sutera with whom he worked side by side for 19 years in their woodcraft business (P.h.D.Creations); his daughter, Heather Carriero of Hillside, N.J.; and his brother, Anthony Sutera of Rochelle Park, N.J.

Visiting hours were held on Monday, July 9, 2012 at Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road, Casco. A celebration of life was held Tuesday on top of Hacker’s Hill.

Due to Paul and Donna’s love of animals, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, Inc. 1389 Bridgton Rd., Fryeburg, ME 04038.