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PAUL R. GARDELLA Jr.

Washington, District of Columbia

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 PAUL R. GARDELLA, JR.  CDR, USN (Ret) (Age 55)  Of Burke, VA on May 28, 2012. Survived by beloved wife of 31½ years, Joyce, three children, one grandchild, two siblings and his parents. A memorial service will be held at Burke Community Church, 9900 Old Keene Mill Road, Burke, VA...

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I remember Paul for his humor,intelligence,logic,and kindness. Yes,he was the student, boys scout leader,and person that everyone could not help but like. One story that still makes me laugh was when Paul was my tentmate camping in upstate New York with troop 36 Boy Scouts. Before dawn, Paul went outside of our tent and thought that he heard a bear. He dove inside landing on me which made me think that I was being attacked by a bear and the screams woke up the whole troop in a panic. I also...

From a former BCC Men's Ministry friend, I am very saddened to hear of Paul's passing. He had a great heart and we had some good weekends together. Sincerely, Paul Meredith

Dear Joyce and Family,

I just learned of Paul's sudden passing today from Hugh. I am so sorry and send you my heartfelt sympathy and prayers that God will give you the strength to cope with this tragic loss.

Dear Joyce and Family,

I was a friend of Paul's during our time in the NROTC unit at Villanova. It is with great sadness that I heard of Paul's passing.
With deep sympathy,

Dear Joyce and Gardella Family,

I am among Paul's many friends from Villanova NROTC who hold fond memories and deep respect for Paul. We are all deeply saddened by this news. Confident that Paul is now rejoined with the Lord, we will remember you and your family in our prayers as we share his loss.
With deepest sympathy,
Art Corbett USMC Ret.

Dear Joyce -

I know you don't remember me, but I was at Villanova U. NROTC with Paul; we were the same year group along with Dave Young, with whom I went to boot camp in 1976. I was in awe of Paul, like you he was a brilliant student who literally excelled at everything... He was our NROTC class leader, and I always valued his friendship. You two were soooo made for each other, I cannot begin to fathom what you are going through, but I can only tell you how sorry I am to hear of...

Joyce and family, I am so very sorry to hear about Paul passing away ... He was great friend during our years at Villanova and the NROTC unit... I know we all lost contact over the years as we each pursued our own careers and lives after graduation, but it was good to briefly reconnect with him on Facebook after all this time. Please let me know if I can be of any help through this very difficult time... He is now with God and that is some consolation.

Joyce and family: "During our years at Sacred Heart, Paul was one of my dearest friends. From my earliest memories of Paul, he had the greatest desire to join the navy. Together we joined boy scout troop 36, were simultaneously inducted into the"Order of the Arrow', fished, biked,collected coins,and ran on Sacred Heart's first winning cross country team. When Paul first earned his pilot's license, we flew over Landis Ave in Vineland at night as it was awesome. Our country was extremely...

to an old friend from the boy scout days you will be dearly missed and always in my prayers your friend kevin greico