Paul Butler Dacey

Paul Butler Dacey, 71, of Seabrook Island, South Carolina, husband of Mary Beth McKeon Dacey, left his loving family and faithful friends for a place of peace on Monday, May 25, 2015 after a long and courageous journey with Alzheimer's Disease. Paul was adventurous, authentic and unfailingly kind and generous. The family will receive friends for a celebration of Paul's life on Sunday, May 31, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Seabrook Island Club. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, June 1, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3871 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island. Rite of Committal, Magnolia Cemetery. Paul was born January 3, 1944 in Providence, Rhode Island, son of James Michael Dacey and Kathryn Butler Dacey. He was a graduate of Brown University and the Wharton School of Business. Paul served as an officer in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era.Paul's professional pursuits were challenging and fulfilling. He was a retired vice-president of operations in North and South America for GESEACO/Sea Containers for 25 years. Paul's world-wide travel experience convinced him that learning never ends. He appreciated cultural diversity and developed a lifelong interest in international events. Paul shared that interest with his fellow participants in a current events club that he established at Respite Care Charleston, Johns Island. Paul married Mary Beth McKeon in 1968. She and their daughter, Meaghan Dacey Federico, son-in-law Chris Federico and adorable twin grandsons, Michael and Dominic of Alpharetta, GA will miss Paul's gentle spirit and magnificent smile forever. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul's memory may be made to Respite Care Charleston, 405 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403; Alzheimer's Association, 225 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60601; Life Management Center, 628 St. Andrews Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29407. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Downtown Chapel.