Paul F. Gleisberg

Gleisberg, Paul F. 68, formerly of Lynn, and Westbrook, ME, died Sunday, September 7, 2008, in Saco, ME, after being stricken ill. He leaves a son, Jeffrey N. Gleisberg and his wife, Kathleen of Chelmsford; a sister, Mary Deivert, and her husband, Anthony, of Charlottesville, VA; nieces and nephews; a close cousin, Miriam Franklin; and a very close friend, Waverly A. Turgo, of Westbrook, ME. Paul was born in Clinton, the son of George G. and Margaret D. (Conlon) Gleisberg, and was raised in Lynn. He was a graduate of St. Mary's High School, Lynn, and the University of Massachusetts/Lowell. A mechanical engineer, Paul worked for over twenty years at Raytheon, prior to his retirement. Previously, he worked at General Electric. He was a US Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War. An avid traveler, he enjoyed reading, especially about astronomy and all things science related. He also enjoyed gardening and hiking. Paul's funeral will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2008, from the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., CLINTON, with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union St., Clinton. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Lancaster. Calling hours at the funeral home will be held on Friday, September 12, 2008, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul's memory to the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, c/o Joni's Angels, 31 Whippletree Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824. www.mcnallywatson.com