Paul F. Schnabel

SCOTTSDALE, Paul F. Schnabel, age 81, of Scottsdale, AZ and long time resident of Braintree, MA departed this life on October 21, 2008. For 59 years, Paul was the much beloved husband of E. Helen Schnabel of Scottsdale, AZ. He was the devoted father of Paul T. Schnabel of Scottsdale, caring father-in-law of Jody (Noack) Schnabel and the loving grandfather of Austin Paul Schnabel. Paul is also survived by sister Hilda Kalaghan of Weymouth, MA. A graduate of South Boston High School, Paul proudly served his country during World War II as a landing craft pilot who participated in the Normandy invasion. After the war he worked for 40 years at Standard-Thomsen Corporation in Waltham, MA as a Production Controller. Paul enjoyed golf, travel around New England but most of all time with his beloved family. He always had a good word for everyone and was much loved by those who came to know him. Visitation will be at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E Indian School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face,The rains fall soft upon your fields.And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand.