Born in Chelsea, MA to Morris and Gussie (Goodman) Garfinkle. Paul grew up with a large extended family in Chelsea in his younger years and Swampscott, Mass. as a teenager. Following graduation from Swampscott High School, Paul graduated from both Boston University undergraduate and Boston University Law School. Professionally, Paul practiced both accounting and law. Paul was a passionate Red Sox fan.
Paul is survived by his sister, Bobbie Merritt of NJ and brother, David Garfinkle of Fla., his three children and their spouses, Geri (and Ron) Wohl and Jeffrey (and Debby) Garfinkle of Calif., and Stacey (and Craig) Palosky of Md. as well as seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His wife, Judy Garfinkle, preceded him in death thirteen years ago. He remarried and leaves behind his second wife, Lyndha Evensen.
A Memorial Service for Paul will take place on November 3, 2022 at 2:00pm at Riverside Stanetsky Memorial Chapels, 7205 W. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33446.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.riversidestanetsky.com for the Garfinkle family.