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Paul Brickley Obituary
A 40-plus year veteran of military and municipal law enforcement, died of heart disease in Phoenix on March 14. He was 81. Born on Jan. 1, 1930, in Wauwatosa, Wis., Brickley was a 20-year U.S. Army veteran, serving as a Military Policeman from coast to coast in the United States and including stints in the Korean Conflict (as an expert handler of German Shepherds) and Vietnam War, plus a three-year deployment in then-West Germany. He retired as a Staff Sergeant from The Presidio in San Francisco in 1971. Upon retiring from the Army, Brickley joined the Phoenix Police Department. He served in several capacities before retiring in 1992, including patrolling Phoenix's dubious "Deuce" downtown section and as part of the Special Operations Bureau. An expert marksman, Brickley enjoyed deer hunting, and also fishing before and during his retirement. He was married for 43 years to Dorree Brickley before she passed away in 2008. He leaves behind a son, Randy Brickley of Coral Springs, Fla., and two daughters, Kris, of Wichita, Kan., and Patricia, of Rogers, Ark. He also leaves nine grandchildren: Megan and Caitlin Brickley of Las Vegas; and Kelly and Madison Brickley of Coral Springs, Fla., Michael Long of Kansas City, Mo., Melissa Loe of Austin, Texas, Matthew of Lawrence, Kan., Jennifer Gregoire of Wichita, Kan., and Raeanna Brickley of Rogers, Ark.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tristin pickle
April 7, 2021
This was my great grandpa
Patricia Flores
April 1, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. He was a friend and fellow coworker to my father from the police department. I met him many years ago and he was a constant in church. Me and my children have missed seeing Paul in church the past year and I only wish I had known he was ill. He always gave me and my children hugs and he enjoyed watching them grow. Our condolences to his family and may God bless you Paul. - The Flores Family
March 30, 2011
Pattie & Spencer(grandson)
March 30, 2011
Pattie Finch
March 30, 2011
I Was not able to spend very much time with my dad, I thank the Lord that He gave us a whole month together just before he passed. I loved my dad very much and I'm sure he felt the same. He was awesome.
God Bless you Dad and Rest In Peace. Your Daughter Pattie
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