Paul Vincent Posten

Paul earned his B.S. in Chemistry and Biology from the University of Scranton, PA in 1952. He continued his education at the University of Delaware and in 1957 earned a Master Degree in Chemistry. During college Paul worked at Atlas Chemical (ICI Chemicals) as a bench chemist. Paul also earned a Master of Business Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1978.

In 1955 he married the pretty young lady from the church choir, Marjorie Powell and they began their married life in Westfield, NY working for the Welch’s Grape Juice Company. After several cold winters, they relocated to New Jersey and Paul began his career in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry as a chemist of Johnson and Johnson, eventually finding his way into sales. Sales afforded him the opportunity to use his knowledge of chemistry in educating and assisting customers with formulations. Paul began working at Amerchol Corporation in 1966 in sales and left in 1980 as the Director of Sales for America and Europe. Paul and Marge then moved to Central Florida and began the second half of their lives. He began the Paul Posten Co. that represented numerous companies to the Cosmetic Industry in Florida and Georgia

In recent years Paul worked part-time for the Walt Disney World Co. in Once Upon a Toy shop. Paul enjoyed working with interning college students, full time staff and engaging with the guests.

Paul was an example of the best mankind can offer. During his lifetime he consistently showed kindness, a sense of grace and the willingness to help those in his life; choosing to serve family and community. Paul was a Boy Scout earning the rank of Life, volunteered with Indian Guides and the Boy Scouts of America, served in various church capacities (Deacon, Session, and committees), a life member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists and past President for the Florida Chapter.

In addition to his wife of 58 years, Paul leaves behind his three children and their families: Paul Douglas and Patti Posten and children Powell and Palmer of Stroudsburg, PA; Laurie Sepulveda and daughter Jennifer Songer, husband Jonathan and children, Collin, Alyssa and Madison of Clermont, FL; Leslie and Joe Carreiro and children Alexandria and Paul of Black Mountain NC, a host of wonderful friends from childhood, Orlando and Clermont Florida.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 1, 2014 at 2PM at the First United Methodist Church of Clermont, 950 7th Street, Clermont. A reception will follow in the Wesley Center.

In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association for research. Alz.org or Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601

Arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Gotha, FL.