Paul Chesney

formally of Morris Plains, NJ passed away on September 21.

Bill was born in 1929 in Pittsburgh, Pa. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during

the Korean War. Upon his return he entered and graduated from Upsala College in East

Orange, NJ where he was a member of the Theta Epsilon fraternity. There he met and married

his fellow classmate Ruth Anderson. Bill and Ruth were happily married for 65 years. Shortly

after graduating from Upsala he joined in the family business at the Fire Fighters Equipment

Company in Denville, NJ where he remained as the president for 30 years.

Bill and Ruth loved their years of playing golf and enjoying their many friends at Springbrook

CC, Baltusrol GC and PGA National GC. They also treasured their many trips that they took

through out the world with their family and friends. Undoubtedly, the highlight of Bill’s life was

his family. He adored his girls and their families. Together with his family he spent the last 30

years enjoying and lovingly maintaining their family camp in the Adirondack mountains where

he helped make memories that will endure for generations.

Bill is survived by his wife Ruth (Anderson), his sister Jean Yawger, his daughters Jane

Kilcullen, and Dr. Ruth Randi, his son-in-laws Kevin Kilcullen, and Dr. Anthony Randi, his

grandchildren, Paul Kilcullen (Stephanie), Dr. William Randi (Dr. Meredith Peeke), James

Kilcullen, Katherine Kilcullen, and Chesney(Randi)Collins (TJ), and seven great-grandchildren.

Donations in Bill’s memory can be made to the New England Home for the Deaf, NEHD.ORG

Services for Paul will be held privately.