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Tommy Paul Obituary
82, of Perry Township, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Tommy was born on October 30, 1938 in Massillon, the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Mauz) Paul. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and graduated from Washington High School. Rabbit attended Malone University on a basketball scholarship but was drafted during the Vietnam War. He was a United States Army veteran. Rabbit worked for the J.F. Good Company and retired after 30 years of service. He played amateur softball for many years and went to many tournaments around the area. Rabbit is in the Amateur Softball Hall of Fame in Canton. Rabbit was a huge New York Yankees fan, and Dale Earnhardt, Sr. fan. He also loved to jog. He was a member of the American Legion Post #221 and St. Mary's Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife Cherlyn "Deni" Paul, whom he shared 58 years of marriage; children, Debbie (Dan) Gallagher, Vicki Valentine, and Blake (Lisa) Paul; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Dave (Marsha) Paul; and sister, Patsy Bratton.
A private service will be held for family. He will be interned at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Messages of comfort and support may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com.
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Gay Postlethwait
May 25, 2021
What a character! Sam and I were blessed to have Rabbit and Deni as next door neighbors. I can still remember the first day we moved into our home and Rabbit walked over to welcome us. He will be missed! I am here for Deni if she needs anything!
Class of 1957 WHS
May 25, 2021
Great guy and a good friend. He will be missed by all.
Harry Karrenbauer
May 24, 2021
Deni - I'm so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. We had many good times
together and I considered him a great friend. I will keep Tom and also
you in my prayers.I know this will be a very hard time for you. - God
bless you. Harry K.
Malone University
May 24, 2021
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