Paul DeLeon was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 3, 1949 to Charles and Grace DeLeon. He was an avid traveler, hunter, and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He graduated from E. New York vocational and technical high school in Brooklyn, New York. After studying mechanics he immediately went to work for Grummand Aircraft Corp. in Long Island, New York where he worked until his enlistment. He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years as a TSgt (Tech Sergeant) with the 405th Aircraft Generation Squadron at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. While serving in the military he met and married Gunyah from Thailand and had 5 children. Paul touched many lives with his charm, wonderful personality, and giving nature. He is survived by his 2 brothers, Ronald and David; 7 sisters, Carol, Gloria, Judith, Linda, Karen, Annette and Leslie; his 5 children, Sherena, Judith, Paulene, Chatchai, Sudchai; 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.