

He attended and graduated from Boonton High School in 1954. He joined the Navy after graduating. He was in the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron. He was proud to have served his country. He married Helen Meinhold August 18, 1961. The had three daughters. They enjoyed and were active members of Rock Ridge Lake Community Club in Denville, NJ. He also served his community as a Boy Scout leader in Tropp 5, Parsipany, NJ.
Most of his career was spent in automobile sales, he retired after many years from Konners Chevrolet in West Caldwell, NJ. He and his wife than retired to The Retreat in Hobe Sound, Florida. He again took on an active roll in their community.
Paul was survived by his devoted daughters Laura Croke (John), Judith LeRoy. Grandchildren Amy Steffy (Andrew), Alexander Croke, Joseph P. LeRoy (Marwa), Peter Croke, Philip LeRoy, and Sophie LeRoy-Kennedy (Matthew). His loving sister Anne Badia. He is predeased by his wife Helen Larcom (7/2025) and daughter Betsey Larcom-Poliner (12/2024) His twin sister Ellen Larcom and brother Charles Larcom.
In lieu of flowers please donate to:
Veterans Affairs Hospital, West Palm Beach or St. Judes
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at Aycock Funeral Home Young & Prill Chapel, 6801 SE FEDERAL HWY, STUART, FL 34997, US, on June 26, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with a Vigil Service there the same day from 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 12001 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455, US, on June 27, 2026, from 10:00 am to 10:45 am.
A Committal Service will be held at South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 FL-7, Wellington, FL 33449, US, on July 10, 2026, from 1:30 pm to 1:45 pm.
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