James "Papa" Pavlik, of Newburgh, a retired hairdresser with Artemis Hair Salon and a former Sales Rep for Vac. Corporation and a 50 year resident of the area, entered into rest on Tuesday July 25, 2017 at Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, Newburgh. The son of late James & Helen (Priamo) Pavlik, James was born in Newburgh, NY on June 1, 1942. On December 15, 1962 James married his beloved wife, Joanne in Newburgh. Joanne predeceased James. James was a member of St. Mary's Church, Montgomery. Our father will be greatly missed. He brought so much joy and laughter to anyone who knew him. You couldn't help but to have a blast when you were with him. He was an admired hairdresser and an avid doll collector which fueled his love of shopping and decorating: anything creative! All our Love Forever and Always "Papa"! Love Us, Daughters, Brother, son-in-laws, and his dear friends, especially Jimmy and Lee. Survivors include James' beloved daughters, Jo-Ann Ruscitti of Montgomery, NY and Lori Carrasguillo of New Windsor, NY; son-in-laws, Dana Ruscitti of Montgomery and Luis Carrasguillo of New Windsor; his Brother, Mike Pavlik of Montgomery; and sister-in-law, Linda Pavlik of Montgomery; a cousin, Susan Pavlik of Newburgh; nephew, Christopher Pavlik of Montgomery and his Uncle, Frank Pavlik of Newburgh.