Paul C

Birth Name: Paul McKasty

Date of Birth: September 20, 1964

Place of Birth: Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Death: July 15, 1989

Place of Death: Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.

*Ethnicity:
*father – Polish
*mother – Italian [including Sicilian]

Paul C was an American music producer, audio engineer, mixer, and musician. A hip hop pioneer, he was known for his musical innovations, particularly in sampling, drum machine programming, and audio engineering. He was a member of the groups The Mandolindley Road Show and Mikey D & the LA Posse.

Paul was the son of Lucy Florence and John Henry Makowski/McKasty, who were New York natives. He adopted the initial “C” for “Charles,” as a tribute to musician Ray Charles.

Paul’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Theodore Makowski/McKasty (the son of Franz Makowski and Agnes Zilki/Zilke). Joseph was born in New York City, to Polish parents, from Prussia. Franz was born in Graudenz, the son of Franciscus Makowski and Carolina Habowski.

Paul’s paternal grandmother was Anna Soltys (the daughter of Laurence Soltys and Mary Rzasa). Anna was born in Zaczernie, Rzeszów, Galicia.

Paul’s maternal grandfather was Francesco/Frank Lombardo (the son of Nicholas Lombardo and Vincenza Maggio). Francesco was born in Contessa Entellina, Palermo, Sicily, Italy.

Paul’s maternal grandmother was Nicoletta Ziccardi (the daughter of Angelo Michele Ziccardi and Emmanuela Ruggiero). Nicoletta was born in New York City, to Italian parents, from Avellino, Campania. Angelo was born in Grottaminarda, the son of Pasquale Ziccardi and Nicoletta Baldassarre. Emmanuela was born in Fontanarosa, the daughter of Angiolo Ruggiero and Angiola Maria Iovanna.

Sources: https://medium.com

Genealogy of Paul C – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Paul C – https://www.familysearch.org