Paul was one of my best friends.  

We shared a hobby in car restoration.  He rebuilt many of the engines in my cars and was a perfectionist, which I really admired.   We worked on all aspects of the restorations together over many years.  One of the cars we restored  is shown herein.

We also shared in our love of the Lord.

His wife, Marinel, was the love of his life and provided him with incredible care during his final years that was just amazing.  No one could have been more devoted.  Paul also loved their children immensely and was able to see them grow to be young adults for which he was grateful.  

We all look forward to being with him again and with his special wit when we join him in being with the Lord in eternity where every tear will be wiped away.

To my Aunt Marinel, cousins Sean and Liam, 

My sincere condolences. We may not have many memories together; but in my heart, you guys are always in my prayers.  No words can express the sadness and grief with Uncle Paul's passing; but thinking that he is free from all the pain and now with our Heavenly Father is a great solace. We wish we could be with you all to comfort and hug you. We love and miss you all. ♥ 

To my Uncle Paul, it is with great sadness thinking that we may not see you anymore. You showed us how strong your will to live longer, you are a great model to us all. Continue to guide us from above, and please send our hugs and kisses to Erin, Mama Emma and Daddy Ernie. We love you very much. 

Carmela Manligas Sy
Manila, Philippines

I still can't believe our dear Paul is already gone.
I was still hoping he would get well and visit us again.My sincere condolences to you my sister Marinel and family.
Paul is one of the bravest person I knew..And He fought really hard..I will treasure all the memories I have of him.There maybe too little but they are enough to keep in my heart forever.Praying for strength for all of you.May you be comforted by the thought that Paul is now in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father..

Britt Manligas
(PHILIPPINES)

To my sister Marinel,Liam and Sean,

My sincere condolences.Words are not enough to express my deep hurt and sorrow on our dear Paul's passing.But the thought that he is now Home with our Father is a great consolation.He took our dear Paul to ease him from all the pain and sufferings.And now he is in a most perfect place.Big hugs to you all.Please know in your heart that you are and will never be alone.May God grant you the strength to endure all the pain..
I love you all.


Dear Paul,it saddens me to know that i will never see you again..but the short time and little memories i have of you will be forever in my heart to cherish and treasure forever.I admire your strength and your will to live...you fought really hard.But GOD has other plan.He wants you HOME now..Please hug Erin for us,Emma and Ernie,too..I love you!

From: Fredda Manligas(Philippines)

I am very saddened to hear about Uncle Paul's  passing.  He is now with our Lord God. Uncle Paul is a fighter,  even though he was diagnosed with cancer, it was never a hindrance to him, he just lived his life to the fullest and kept on fighting.  I remember the times when i was a small boy back in the Philippines, he came to visit, he is really fun to be with, he likes collecting knives and bought so much memorabilia from the Philippines so he can take it home to the U.S . I also remember he always spend time playing with me like treating me as his own. I will miss you Uncle Paul. No more Pain. Rest well. Say Hi to Drew (Erin) for me.  

Love,
Tonton
 Dubai, UAE

I'm Paul's sister Carol, older by 2 years. I shared a lot of family memories at the memorial service. I remember Paul's unique sense of humor. He loved things that seemed absurd to him and he like to use different words and sounds. When he got together with my bother Bill, it was hilarious!

His love for his family was obvious, especially as he fought cancer for over 13 years. He outlived all medical expectations. He wanted to be able to see his children grow to be young adults and he did :)

I was amazed at his ability to handle life's adversities- the pain and weakness in his back, his cancer, the death of his oldest child. He took things as they came and figured out how to live with them.

The most important thing to know about Paul was his relationship with the Lord. His life was changed by his relationship with Christ. He would say that knowing the Lord gave him the strength to deal with all of the challenges that came his way! He will be missed, but we have joy when we think of him whole, standing tall, out of pain and in the presence of his Savior.

Paul's razor wit and humor left us all clutching our sides, and that's only because hidden in every quip or wisecrack, there was almost always an obscure reference to a historical figure or a bizarre play on words. To some, his jokes were headscratchers, until you scratched beneath the surface.
Paul had a sense of humor that required you to understand grammar and history. You might suddenly "get" the deeper meaning of one of his remarks hours later, and then you'd have to call him up.
He was waiting for you, with a grin and a chuckle.
When Paul and I first became friends, he'd occasionally make us all get out of his car, an old rusted 68 Chevelle 6-cylinder, because he thought you had to "rest the springs". That's how little he knew about cars back then. 
Not even six or seven years later he was a top engineer for Chrysler Corp, because when Paul decided he wanted to learn something, he went at it with a vengeance. He left no stone unturned and gave it 120%. And that's the kind of friend he was, too.

OBITUARIO

Mr Paul Vincent Donnelly Jr.

21 diciembre, 1957 – 19 agosto, 2018

Oakdale Mortuary & Memorial Park

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