Paul Micallef

Paul Micallef 1936-2010 Paul died Oct. 12, 2010 in Maui, HI surrounded by his wife and children. Paul traveled to HI to celebrate the marriage of his niece and had enjoyed several days of festivities and a trip to Haleakala Crater. During two years of treatment for synovial sarcoma he never lost his positive attitude and continued to travel and enjoy gathering with family and friends. Paul was born to Charles & Mary Micallef in S. F., CA in 1936 where Maltese was his first language. He attended Balboa High before entering Peter Chanel Seminary, and earned his B. A. from Catholic Univ. in Wash. D.C. but did not join the priesthood. He received a teaching credential from USF and a masters in counseling from St. Mary's College. Paul taught high school for 31 yrs. in the S. F. Unified Sch. Dist. ending his career counseling and teaching English at the School of the Arts. He loved books, opera, bread baking and pizza parties using his outdoor forno. He was a fine wine maker and won many awards for his zinfandel. He loved the sea and all things Italian. He was a champion putterer who could fix almost anything. He is survived by his wife Barbara, daughter, Shannon (Tom) Ross, son, Sean (Katie) Micallef, former wife, Kathie, step-children: Susan (Bob) Gavrich, Katie (Lance) Womack & Richard Price. Beloved Nanu to Fiona & Amelia Ross and Morgan & Roane Micallef. Adored grandfather to Lucy Gavrich, Bryn & Cooper Womack. He was a kind, patient and caring person who will be greatly missed by his sisters, Carmena Yates & Theresa Gaddini, his cousin Bob (Karen) Micallef, many nieces and nephews, and numerous other relatives and legions of friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Healdsburg Food Pantry, P O Box 1646 Healdsburg, Ca 95448.