Paul W. Ehrlich

Paul William Ehrlich of Norwood, MA passed away on October 12, 2023 at the age of 76.

Devoted father of Jason P. Ehrlich and his wife Michaela of Douglas, MA, James M. Ehrlich and his husband Corey French of Amherst, NH.

Loving brother of Richard Ehrlich and his wife Cindy of Vernon, CT; Robert Ehrlich and his wife Tara of Land O Lakes, FL; Karen (Ehrlich) DeMeo and her husband Brian of Norwood, MA.

Cherished uncle of Kristen (Ehrlich) Gomez and her husband Matt of Marlborough, CT; Brian Ehrlich and his wife Corey of Westbrook, CT; Kevin Ehrlich and his wife Gianna of Wethersfield, CT; Jennifer (Ehrlich) O’Donnell and her husband Matt of Paradise Valley, AZ; Kelly (Ehrlich) Tracy and her husband Bill of Raymore, MO; Tara Cuturic and her husband Mario of Willoughby, OH; Brian DeMeo and his wife Brittany Jaye of Norwood, MA and Christopher DeMeo of Quincy, MA.

Dear son of the late Richard M. Ehrlich and Mary T. (Dwyer) Ehrlich of Norwood, MA.

His family traveled during his childhood, living in Roslindale, MA, Norwalk, CT, Oklahoma City, OK, Camillus, NY, and Norwood, MA. He went to Norwood High School for two years but ultimately graduated from West Genesee High School in Camillus, NY in 1965. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army. He attended Officer Candidate School in Fort Benning, GA. He was initially stationed in Germany before he was deployed to Vietnam and was promoted to first lieutenant. He was well decorated for his heroic actions and bravery with a silver star, four bronze stars, and three purple hearts.

He attended University of Massachusetts Boston, and earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics in 1973. He went on to earn a master’s degree in computer science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1977.

He spent time in Tolland, CT and Reston, VA before ultimately moving back to Norwood. He spent years working in Boston, MA as a branch manager for Satellite Business Systems. He co-founded B&E Associates, acquiring sites for cell phone tower construction which was eventually sold to American Tower.

He was a dedicated life member of the North Walpole Fish and Game Club for many years as well as a devoted member of St. Timothy’s Parish in Norwood.

He cherished the time he spent at his camp on Sebec Lake in Maine with his family and friends. He was enthusiastic fan of all Boston sports teams. He was a New England Patriot season ticket holder where he enjoyed attending games with his brother Richard, son Jason, and nephew Brian.

Services from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Rt. 1A) NORWOOD on Friday October 20 at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Timothy Church, Norwood at 10:30. Visiting Hours in the Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-8 PM. Private Interment will take place at a later date and time.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or see https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate