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Paul E. Aloe, 87, a dedicated civic leader who worked tirelessly to better his community, died Monday, April 8,2014 in Abington as a result of sepsis. He loved Abington, having lived in Rydal for 57 years. He was one of the founders of the Abington Township Republican Organization and served as its Chairman in the 70s. He formerly served as the president of the Rydal-Meadowbrook Civic Association. He was instrumental in the creation of the Julie Greenbaum Memorial Award, which recognizes community service of high school seniors with scholarships. He believed in fighting for what was right and just and he was an inspiration to all who wish to serve their communities. He inspired and mentored many generations of civic leaders and fought for many civic causes in Abington. He was also a dedicated and hardworking small business owner, serving for years as the president of E Hubschman and Sons, a longstanding leather Philadelphia tannery. Later, he turned his love for the aloe plant into a company, The Magic of Aloe, based out of Pennsauken, NJ. He loved to drink aloe vera juice, which he did daily throughout his life, and never showed up to a family function without a bag full of green soaps carved with an aloe plant. He was born on May 6th, 1926 in Shaker Heights , Ohio. He grew up on and lived on a farm in Warminster, Pennsylvania with his sister, Patricia, whom he loved dearly. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, and was deployed on a warship in the Pacific. When he returned from the Navy, he completed college and then married Mary Hubschman (1929-1976). He was a devoted husband and loving father to their son, Paul H. Aloe. He attended college at Temple University, graduating with the class of 1950, where he was the president of the One World League, a group promoting intercultural understanding based on a philosophy of brotherly love. He was also a member of Phi Gamma Mu and the elite Sword Society. He was a world traveler, a lover of good food and good wine, and a kind man who loved nothing more than cooking on his outdoor fireplace. He was a skilled gardener and spent his life surrounded by beautiful flowers. He was a fighter, beating insurmountable odds over and over. He never gave up. He believed in living surrounded by love and friendship, and he was full of determination and surrounded by love through the end. He is survived by his son, Paul H. Aloe, and his two grandchildren, Jessica Mary Aloe and Ryan Daniel Aloe. They, along with his beloved Abington community, miss him and continue to be inspired by his incredible spirit. A memorial service will be held on Monday April 14 at 1P.M. at the Abington Friends Meeting House, 520 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046 (215)-884-2865
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I truly loved him and was his employee since 1980. He always allowed me family leave when I had each of my children. This was all before any laws were around to protect new moms. He even allowed me to bring my daughter to work because I was scared to leave her anywhere.
Uncle Lloyd called daily and he would carhis sister daily. I was always allow to come for dinner whenever I was over the bridge. I remember when his grandchildren were born. It was the first time I ever truly saw complete joy and happiness in his eyes. OMG.... he was so proud of his son Pete as well.
I am so very proud to have known him and I loved him so much. I miss him every day that goes by, I was so happy that he was like having my own grandfather
Suzanne Fox
September 21, 2016
Paul,
Ever since you sold the Magic of Aloe to the current owners, product quality has hit bottom! I no longer use the products. However, I am so sorry to read that you have passed away. You and your well formulated product line shall be dearly missed.
Tricia
Tricia Wells
September 18, 2016
To my dear loving friend and 1st employer after I graduated from high school in 1980. I am so sad to see you gone but I know that you are having some great times with Uncle Llyod. You were a great teacher in this cosmetic business and in the financial world. You allowed me to spread my wings in finance and allowed me to go ahead without any regards. I will always love you and miss you.
Suzanne (Coll) Fox
September 1, 2014
Mr. Aloe: Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. He and I were college classmates. My wife (a classmate) and I both remember him as a friendly, bright, soft-spoken man. He was a talented debater. He loved his family, and usually disappeared on weekends to spend time with them. I joined him on a number of occasions, and I have vivid memories of Old Mill Farm. The world will be a lesser place with his departure. May he rest in peace.
Edward Lipp
April 24, 2014
Family,
I had the honor to know him as a visiting nurse. You will be in my prayers. Mr. Aloe, a genuine kind gentleman. Prayers to your family and Pat.
Kathy
April 15, 2014
Please find comfort in God's word. Psalm 90:10
m w
April 14, 2014
Dear Pete, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Abington is a better town, due to all of his hard work. I will always have fond memories of him. Your old friend, Maureen McGovern Sibley
April 13, 2014
Dear Pete,
Very sorry to hear of your father's passing. I remember him well from growing up a few houses from your family. Did not realize he served our country in WWII. Quite an accomplished man.
Greg Voci
Greg Voci
April 12, 2014
Dear Pete and family,
We are very saddened by your loss and remember your father with love. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Love, The Beren's
April 10, 2014
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