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Paul McNamara Obituary
He was born Nov. 26, 1946, in St. Louis, the son of the late James and Catherine Stokes McNamara.
He married Cynthia Lynn Hall on May 24, 1980, at the Holy Family Log Church in Cahokia. She survives.
In addition, he is survived by his children Ryan McNamara, and wife Dana Sayler, of St. Peters, Erin McNamara-Stafford, and husband Andrew, of Troy; grandchildren: Garrett Charles and Catherine Hanora Stafford; nieces: Rachel McNamara, and Nelson Libell Jr., and their son, Jaxson McNamara, and Tara McNamara, and Shaun Welch, and her children Chase and Susan McNamara; nephew Sean McNamara, and wife Kelly, and their children Makenzie, Liam, Quinn and Connor.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother: Thomas.
Mr. McNamara was formerly of East St. Louis and attended St. Boniface Catholic Church in Edwardsville. He attended St. Elizabeth Grade School in East St. Louis and graduated in 1964 from Assumption High School in East St. Louis. He attended Belleville Area College and SIUE and was a member of Edwardsville Knights of Columbus Council 1143, Fourth Degree Assembly 225.
He worked as a city and urban planner for Cahokia and Edwardsville and the Southwestern Illinois Metropolitan and Regional Planning Commission.
Visitation will be at 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, June 4, at Saksa Mateer Funeral Home in Edwardsville.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Troy.
Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Belleville.
Memorials are suggested to the Knights of Columbus or the American Cancer Society.
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for Paul McNamara
Bill Grogan
May 26, 2024
Wishing we could have another lunch at McGurks. Miss you Buddy.
Kevin Limestall
June 13, 2018
Sorry to hear of Paul's passing. He was the contact person on several planning projects for Highland. A great man who will be missed by many.
Sue and Kenny Blumberg
June 4, 2018
So sorry to hear about Paul. Kenny and I worked with him at Southwest Planning Commission for many years. Loved his sense of humor and have many fond memories he was a good person and will be missed by all privileged to have known him. Our sympathy to his family.
William Grogan
June 4, 2018
Paul was a good friend. Seems as though no matter how many months passed, each time we had lunch we picked up right where we left off. He was a solid human being. God's speed my friend.
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Mike Pierceall
June 4, 2018
I am so sorry to hear that Paul passed away. I have known Paul for 40+ years as he worked in City Planning as I have. He truly was a great person and professional. He will be missed by all. My condolences to the family
Suzanne Marfia
June 3, 2018
I am praying for your family. He will be missed.
David Moore
June 2, 2018
Cindy and Erin,
Please accept our condolences during this difficult time! Cherish the memories!
David and Joan Moore
Lynn Jarman
June 1, 2018
Cindy and Erin, may God comfort you during this difficult time. Praying for your family.
Kelsey Maultsby
June 1, 2018
Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and healing during this difficult time.
Shirley Waidmann
June 1, 2018
Cindy, I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. God bless you all.
George Chance & Linda Peters
June 1, 2018
Prayers for Paul's family. He worked for the Village of Caseyville for quite a few years and became a good friend. He always had a smile for everyone and we loved to hear that deep laugh of his. God has gained an angel.
June 1, 2018
To Erin and the McNamara Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We'll keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Picard Family
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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saksa Mateer Funeral Home - Edwardsville210 North Kansas Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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