Paul M. Lucchese, 92, of Middletown, passed away Aug. 29. Born in Staten Island Paul lived in Middletown for many years.
He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. Prior to his retirement Paul was an engineer at the College of Staten Island. Paul enjoyed woodwork; his tools were his gems. If you gave him a piece of wood, he would give back a piece of art. He also enjoyed his time gardening in the backyard.
Paul was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved time with his family at the dinner table making everyone laugh, which he did so often his grandchildren referred to him as “Silly Grandpa.” He truly made everyone smile and for that he will be sorely missed.
Surviving are his wife Dolphina; his children Joanne Philips and her fiancé David Capelle of Worcester, Massachusetts, Paul Lucchese and his wife Stephanie of Holmdel, and Laura Belvin and her husband Steven of Brick; and his cherished 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Concetta Scarlotta, Peter Lucchese and Gloria Jacobi and the mother of his children Ann Lucchese.
Visitation was Sept. 3 at the Holmdel Funeral Home, Holmdel. A funeral Mass was offered Sept. 4 at Church of St. Catharine, Holmdel.
In lieu of traditional remembrances please consider a donation in Paul’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org.
To leave a message of condolence for the family or to share a memory of Paul, please visit his page of tributes at holmdelfuneralhome.com.
