Paul R Chevalier

Paul “Chuck” Richard Chevalier, age 88 of Sun City Center, Florida returned to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Chuck was born to parents Alcide and Clarissa in St. Albans, Vermont on October 22, 1927, who together with his sister Rita predeceased him. Chuck is survived by his wife and best friend of 62 years, Marilyn; four sons: Paul (Lynn), Steve (Kathy), James and Mark (Nancy); nine grandchildren: Kristy (Tony), Cory (Kathy), Katie, John Kyle, Alyssa, Betsy, Mike, and Laura; sisters-in-law: Barb Madden and Judy Madden; and nephews: Jay and Paul (Marlene) Madden, Richard (Diane), Bob (MaryAnne), and David (Marian) Dettra. Chuck was a veteran of both the Navy and the Army. He earned a degree in Civil Engineering at Indiana Technical College and owned Myrick and Chevalier Consulting Engineers in the Albany, NY area for 35 years, where several projects remain. Chuck was an exceptional father, who taught his children the strengths of principle and faith, the power of gentle daily interactions and the value of hard work but also the rejuvenation in relaxation; a continuously inquiring mind and the virtue of living a simple, self-giving life. A mass rejoicing Chuck’s life will be celebrated on Friday, January 15th, 11 AM at Prince of Peace Catholic Church 702 Valley Forge Blvd, Sun City Center. Burial service will be conducted on Monday January 18th, 11 AM at Sarasota National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the Chevalier family requests memorial contributions be made to The Emergency Squad, 720 Ray Watson Drive, Sun City Center, Fl. 33573. Arrangements entrusted to National Cremation & Burial Society.