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Paul Lee Obituary

Paul R. Lee, Jr. a Professional Magician known to many as The Magic and Illusions of Paul Lee & Co. entered eternal life on October 7, 2014 surrounded by his 6 brothers; Mark (Kim), Keith (Christine), Stephen, Brian (Charlene), Craig and David (Tommie). Paul is also survived by 20 nieces and nephews and 9 grand nieces and nephews. Paul's family will receive friends on Monday, Oct. 13, 2014 from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 145 E. Grand Ave., Bensenville, IL. Procession will follow to Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Sisters of Charity, BVM, 1100 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003 are appreciated. For info 630-834-1133 or pedersenryberg.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 8, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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Scott Xavier

October 27, 2019

I wish you peace my friend...

October 6, 2019

Valerie Studnick

October 6, 2019

MISS YOU & LOVE YOU ALWAYS PAUL!
LOVE,
Valerie

Holiday show

Doreen Laurent

October 5, 2019

Chicagoland performers miss you Paul.

October 4, 2019

Missing you everyday you always made my day when I saw you or we went out!!! Love you

steve & jane williams

October 3, 2019

Not just a grrrreat magician.... but an even BETTER PERSON..... so greatly missed for sure.... god bless

September 21, 2017

Still missing you and love you.

September 21, 2017

Still missing you. Love you

My little sweetie misses u too!!

Valerie Studnick

September 3, 2016

Can't stop thinking about u!!!

Magic Moments

Valerie Studnick

September 2, 2016

Love u miss u forever and always
"Hard to Believe" ur gone

Pauls Bday

Valerie Studnick

September 1, 2016

1998 Paul and Val

Valerie Studnick

September 1, 2016

Paul goofing off in modern art

Valerie Studnick

September 1, 2016

Paul and Val Tabithas wedding

Valerie Studnick

September 1, 2016

Paul w Scooby Doo

Valerie Studnick

September 1, 2016

Movie star

Valerie Studnick

September 1, 2016

Paul and Thurston I miss u! Valerie

Valerie Studnick

September 1, 2016

Valerie Studnick

September 1, 2016

I miss u every day of my life! I am so proud to have been your Wife, friend and assistant!! My life and the world will never b the same without u! For 20 years u got me involved in magic as well as your life! I will remember u and all our memories the rest of my life!! My deepest sympathy to the family

October 7, 2015

Still missing you everyday and thinking about you. Love you.

October 7, 2015

Still missing you! Love you!!

April 16, 2015

Planning our summer calendar and see that our favorite magician has passed! He has been there to entertain our children for years! He will never be forgotten.
KinderCare Plainfield

March 19, 2015

I just found out from his website that he passed, he came to our preschool center the past 4 summers entertaining out children! He was a great man and we will miss him greatly!
Oswego Children of America

February 6, 2015

I am so devastated by this news. We loved having Paul perform at our school and will miss seeing him. He was a wonderful magician and a seemed like a kind hearted soul. Kathy O'Donnell The Goddard School

David Lee

December 9, 2014

Really missing you today Brother. Love you and miss you so much.

Rob P

December 9, 2014

I just learned of Paul's passing. I offer my condolences to Paul's family. Although I only knew Paul briefly, he touched the lives of children through his wonderful style of entertainment. He is cherished and missed.

Karen Kowalski

December 8, 2014

Paul was a wonderful kind human being. I had the pleasure to meet him a few years ago. He will be remembered and missed by many. RIP

Williams Family

December 2, 2014

Just found out about Paul's passing. He was a great entertainer and we will remember him always.

C P

December 1, 2014

so sorry , R I P xo

Shanita Swims

November 17, 2014

I am truly saddened by the news of Paul's passing I was just asked about paul for a booking and now to find out he's no longer with us breaks my heart. Rip paul I'm glad I had the chance to meet u

November 11, 2014

Will always be missing you. Love you.

November 11, 2014

Love you, will always be missing you.

November 11, 2014

Missing you, love you.

Justin Cox

November 7, 2014

Thank you sir for all the happiness and laughter you'd brought to countless kids and adults alike. Cub Scout Pack 73 will miss you more than I can express.

Andrea k

November 5, 2014

I am very sorry to hear of Paul's passing. My family had the pleasure of enjoying one of his shows. He was wonderful to watch. My sincere condolenscence

Doreen & Sharon Clark

October 18, 2014

Though Paul was always there we just got to meet and talk to him at the Darien Chicago Pet Show. I was in awe at his magic and his outspoken way with some people. Saying things that I could only wish I could say to people. Paul it was a pleasure meeting you may you rest in peace.

October 16, 2014

From Amy Haymes and The whole staff at Advance Auto Parts in Carol Stream IL. Paul Lee was not just a customer but a friend who
always found a way to help people. That's why we worked to help Paul help others. Our whole staff liked Paul and brother we will miss you. You brought a lot of Joy to a lot
of people We will never forget you! Our condolences to the entire Lee family.

Lori Wheeles

October 13, 2014

RIP Paul. To a wonderful magician and great person. While we didn't cross paths that often, you will be sorely missed. You were an amazing magician. So sorry I couldn't make it to your service. I buried my little brother 2 weeks ago, so it's too fresh for me to attend.

Lori Wheeles

Michelle Hartig-Daniel

October 13, 2014

It has been many years since we have seen Paul but I will never forget what an amazing man and a talented magician he was. Heaven gained an amazing angel! My condolences go out to the entire Lee Family, may the great memories that you have of Paul remain in your hearts forever.

Steve Joyce

October 13, 2014

Steve Joyce

October 13, 2014

Stephen, Sue, and their daughters Shannon and Rachel Brahm

October 12, 2014

Your magic has touched many lives, as you will now touch many more as heaven welcomes you. The love and memories you have given us all will be kept within our hearts. Paul's personality was amazing and making people happy was a must for him! You will be missed and we love you! Your cousins-

Marybeth Pinzker

October 12, 2014

Paul was a man of compassion, love and caring. A very giving man, who wowed the world, with his gift as a wonderful magician. He brought so much happiness to the young and the old.Always putting a smile on your face is his legacy.We will miss Paul deeply and never forget the wonderful gift he shared with the world. RIP Paul Lee Jr.

C. Wayne

October 12, 2014

R.I.P. our sweet Paul Lee. He was a wonderful magician, and a kind, humane man. We saw Paul perform many times over the years, but our favorite was the time he performed gratis for the boys at the now closed St. Joseph Carondelet Home for Boys. He thrilled them that day! Now you shall thrill them in Heaven. All our sympathies to Paul's family. He shall dearly be missed. C. Wayne

Denise W

October 11, 2014

Condolences to the Lee family. May you cherish all you wonderful memories of Paul.

Christine Valosek

October 10, 2014

Pure at heart, genuine, and gifted performer...may you R. I. P. Paul...you now rest in the arms of Our Father

Don Bothwell

October 10, 2014

Paul recognised God's special children and shined the light on them. What a special place God had in store fo him.

steve & jane Williams

October 10, 2014

Our sincerest sympathies to Paul's family. He was truly a great magician and an even greater guy. What a large loss to all who knew him. Our son, "magic" Mike DiDomenico was soo thankful to have worked with and have known Paul for many years. He was a true friend and a fine mentor. There is a huge gap in the entertainment field which cannot be filled with Paul's passing. Condolences to all. R.I.P Paul. God bless!
I'm sure that heaven is now an even more magical place with Paul's presence.

October 10, 2014

My children had watched pauls magic at the Turners Club in Aurora for many years, they enjoyed his shows and my son who is 17 now (he has aspergers) it was one of the few times he would really show enjoyment in something, i am an alumi of WL, class of 80, and i know he has left behind many friends and family, my deepest sympathies to his family.

Ken Mate

October 10, 2014

I knew Paul Lee as a fellow magician and also as a friend for over three decades. Never a dull moment.He was passionate about the experience whether it was a good one or a bad one. For some reason, usually the bad things that happened to him during his life when recalled by him, turned in to a story loaded with laughter. Anyone who has witnessed Paul holding court has this indelible memory of his rants. Maybe this was just therapy for all of us. We all have problems in some form. Nobody is immune.No matter what- Paul continued to entertain people of all ages all the way to the end of his life. He made other people forget about their struggles for that one hour and left them with a great memory.He was easily one of the busiest magicians in the Chicago area. Paul was also a friend of our family and supported many events with us. On several occasions he came to the rescue by repairing our van. Right now, it's really hard to tell how much he's going to be missed. I guarantee those days are going to come. On behalf of my wife Terri, and my family including Amanda, Mindy, Dan, and Skyler, we offer our condolences to the Lee family.

Paul Lee entertaining the kids at the Chicago Pet Show Darien 2014. As always professional and entertaining. Thank you

Peggy Ruh

October 10, 2014

Peggy Ruh

October 10, 2014

We met Paul through the Chicago Pet Shows. He was a wonderfully talented , caring and at times outspoken individual. The last show he did he saw a mother that had her head in her phone text in and totally ignoring the magic that was happening for her child. Whether she had an impact is uncertain. But he did have a positive one one the kids there including my grandson Matt who did the magic teapot trick with him under threat of being kissed by a girl.

Thank you Paul for sharing your world of illusion with us. We loved every minute of it
Peggy Ruh
Chicago Pet Shows .

October 9, 2014

Paul has bought smiles of amazement to everyone, including our residents at Bickford Senior Living. He had an amazing heart and was loved by all. Our deepest sympathy to his family. Rhonda Johnson Bickford Activity Director

Shari Cifonie

October 9, 2014

RIP Paul, you will be missed, I know you'll be making magic up above. We have gained another angel. God Bless.

Deb and Sami Mirabelli

October 9, 2014

I offer our most sincere condolences. Paul purchased a bike attachment for my daughter with Down syndrome when I told him she wanted to ride a bike like her brother and sister. I spoke with him several times and took my kids to see his act several times when he did strolling acts. He was such a compassionate man. R.I.P. My friend.

Thanks Paul for all the memories ! Great Job buddy !

Doreen Laurent / Hunt

October 9, 2014

All of us fellow entertainers were so happy to call him our friend. Great magician, great guy !

October 9, 2014

Craig - I am so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. My thoughts are with you and all your family. I know its been years since I have see you but heard the news and had to let you know that your family is in our prayers.

Amy Mordecai Edgar

DeEtte Brahm

October 8, 2014

"A great Magician is as divine as God and his stage is as majestic as the paradise" ..........Amit Kalantri
Your audience has been waiting for you Paul, give them the show of a lifetime. The Magic in my life has been dimmed by your passing, but the heavens have gotten brighter. You will be missed more than you could ever imagine. God Speed Paul. ..I Love You.

Bill & Gwen Studnick

October 8, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to the Lee family. May your memories help you through your sorrows.

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