Paul Anthony Caruselle

Paul Anthony Caruselle, age 73, of Spring, TX, passed away peacefully at his home on December 11, 2025. Born April 14, 1952, in Staten Island, NY, to Anthony “Tony” and Jennie Caruselle, Paul was their only and deeply cherished child. He was preceded in death by his parents.

After graduating from Xaverian High School in Brooklyn in 1969, Paul attended St. John’s University in Staten Island, graduating in 1973. He then began a distinguished career in the maritime shipping industry, which led him and his young family to Houston in 1984. Paul served with loyalty and dedication at ExxonMobil and SeaRiver Maritime for over 40 years, continuing his career into retirement with Moran Shipping. His professional life was marked by unwavering integrity and remarkable confidence in his decisions.

Possessing a truly gregarious personality, Paul was a guiding force and a trusted connector in the maritime industry for over five decades. He was known throughout the maritime community for helping others and for his dedication to improving the industry, serving on influential committees, including the Houston Pilots, the Coast Guard Foundation, and the Clean Channel Association. Paul received numerous accolades during his career, most notably two Meritorious Public Service Awards from the United States Coast Guard. His unmistakable Italian New Yorker wit and warmth helped him build genuine, lasting friendships everywhere he went.

While Paul excelled professionally, his greatest joy was his family, and his greatest pleasure was creating memorable experiences for those he loved. He had a deep passion for offshore fishing and was a spectacular cook whose love of entertainment meant that any day could feel like a feast. His dedication to entertaining was an act of generosity, with an open-door policy and a full table. Paul and his family were always welcoming to neighbors, friends, and anyone needing a place to belong. He made sure every guest felt like instant family.

Paul is survived by his beloved wife, Deborah; and children, Jeanne Marie and husband, Marc; Steven and wife, Alexis and Brittany. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Jaymus, Gloriana and Eden, who will carry his memory forward.

Paul's legacy of warmth, integrity, and hospitality endures. He will be deeply missed.

Services will be held at Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church, The Woodlands, TX on Saturday, January 10, 2026, with a Rosary beginning at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be directed to the Paul Caruselle Maritime & Logistics Scholarship Fund. Contributions can be mailed to the Houston East Chamber Foundation, P.O. Box 15068, Houston, TX 77220. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Donations can also be made on his behalf to the Houston International Seafarers Center. Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 9506 Houston, TX 77261-9506 or made online at www.houstonseafarers.com.