February 1920 - March 2018
Pebble Beach
Born in 1920 in Virginia, Paul’s early life as an Army brat was filled with travel and adventure. A graduate of Rutgers Prep and West Point, Class of January ‘43, he had a distinguished 30 year military career retiring in Monterey.
Being a man of many talents, Paul enjoyed retirement to the fullest. He pursued creative endeavors including art, sports, theater and dancing with his beautiful wife. He was a dedicated volunteer working with Meals on Wheels, the Monterey Museum of Art, 30 years at the Monterey Bay Aquarium (Thursday, 1st Shift) as well as several other organizations.
Family came first, never missing a game or a swim meet, Paul was our number one fan. He was compassionate, loyal, fun-loving, inquisitive, mindful, philanthropic and generous with a heart of gold. A close friend described Paul as “one of the best cadets, best officers and most outstanding person” he ever knew; an officer and a gentleman, he embodied the true spirit of the greatest generation.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Arvid and Marguerite; his daughter, Ann; brother, Turner and nephew, Michael. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Phoebe; his children, Bliss, Brookes, Paul, Kristina, Catherine; their significant others and spouses, Jim, Ashley, Gerard, and Danny and his grandchildren, Jack, Danielle (Igor), Brendan, Mike and Brad.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 7 at 11:00 am at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in Pacific Grove. At Paul’s request, any memorial donations can be given to the donor’s favorite charity. Please visit www.thepaulmortuary.com to sign Paul’s guest book and leave messages for his family.
Go Army, Beat Navy!
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