Paul-Staley-Obituary

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Paul R. Staley

Media, Pennsylvania

Sep 9, 1929 – Jan 5, 2018 (Age 88)

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BORN
September 9, 1929
DIED
January 5, 2018
AGE
88
LOCATION
Media, Pennsylvania

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Donohue Funeral Home - Newtown Square Obituary

Paul R. Staley, former Chief Executive Officer of the PQ Corporation of Valley Forge, PA, passed away on January 5, 2018. He was 88 years old. Born September 9, 1929 in New Britain, Connecticut, Paul was the eldest son of Edward and Josephine Staley. He earned a B.A. in Architecture from...

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The Imbriani family shares their condolences on the passing of Paul. We wish your family all the best and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Michael Imbriani, my father, worked with Paul and enjoyed his leadership and fellowship. Sincerely, Michael Imbriani III

Michael Imbriani, Hartsdale

I remember Paul as a wonderful man. Always happy to engage with others. A pleasure to have known Paul even if it was for a short time.

Paul was a good and generous friend. A person who was always immaculately dressed with a ready smile,welcoming handshake and a warm heart. He always found time to talk on a wide range of topics and was well versed in all of them. We will miss our dear friend. Love Marco & Edie

Paul was the finest of men, one of the very best I've ever known. A Man for All Seasons. He lived at the level of Ed Deming and Norm Borlaug. I miss Paul so much, and will into the future.

Worked for PQ under Paul's leadership. The door was always open in Paul's office. A real gentleman. Paul Roberts

Working with Paul on "Questioning Corporate Hierarchy" was a wonderfully stimulating and satisfying experience. His asking "Does management have any fundamental reason to hierarchically control employees?" proved to be a first in the annals of management literature, and opened the way to uncovering the paradigm shift to freedom-based management. I feel blessed to have known such a kind, people-oriented gentleman and will miss him deeply.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Paul and your whole family. He was the a very kind gentleman who we will never forget. Best, Rowland Smith