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Paul Creasey Obituary

Paul J. Creasey, Sr.

Died February 4, 2014, in Petoskey, Michigan.


Paul was born November 22, 1929, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to George and Mae Creasey.  He was the oldest of their three children.  He attended Lemoyne High School Lemoyne, Pennsylvania.


During an illustrious career, Paul spent over 40 years in the insurance business, running successful agencies in Grand Rapids, Michigan and San Francisco, California.


In his latter years, Paul spent summers on the beautiful shores of Lake Charlevoix and winters in the balmy breezes of Marco Island, Florida.


Paul is preceded in death by this wife, Geri Creasey and his sister, Helen Fisher.  He is survived by his brother, Dr. Richard Creasey and sister-in-law, Barbara Creasey; his children, Melissa Creasey, Paul J. "Chad" Creasey, Jr. and H. Jessica Creasey Shutter and son-in-law, Les Shutter, stepson, James Harris, and 5 grandchildren, Rebecca, Hannah, Paige, Zachary and Quinn; and many nieces and nephews.


A memorial service was held on Sunday, February 9th at Winchester Funeral Home in Charlevoix, Michigan.


Donations may be sent to the Mercy Health Lacks Cancer Center, 250 Cherry St Se · Grand Rapids, Michigan.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 2014.

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Audrey Creasey

January 8, 2015

Paul, thank you for your dedication and love to my daughters, Rebecca, Hannah and Elizabeth Paige. I have many fond memories of watching you and Geri enjoy the role of grandparent. You are missed dearly; Audrey Tyler-Creasey

February 19, 2014

it is with so many memories and great sadness to learn of paul's passing.hewas
my first boss at Penn at 18 years old and i learned how the job and family
worked, together. he was so kind and
caring and my father and he were so,so
close.im so proud to know him, im sure
the young kids don't remember us but i
remember you melissa, he was a wonderful
man. i wanted you to know that my dad
passed 10 years ago and the last and only call he would accept was paul.
i know this is so hard but remember.
love and so sorry about jeri, we didnt
know. bobbi and marian bera

Bill Creasy

February 14, 2014

So sorry to hear about Paul's death. I have fond memories of visiting him with my Dad, Bill Creasy, Paul's cousin. We had good times in San Francisco and at Silverado in the Napa Valley. I shall miss him.

February 13, 2014

So sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I worked with him when he was General Agent for Penn Mutual in SF/Burlingame....I always liked Paul and so sorry to hear of his passing. You have my sympathy and remember of the good times. Sincerely, Nancy Gonis

February 10, 2014

Sissa, so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers with you and yours.

Valli and Becki Lair

February 10, 2014

So sorry to hear about the death of your father. Jack & Janet Alman

Sandra Petersen

February 10, 2014

Oh, Melissa, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Chad & Jessa.

February 10, 2014

Melissa - So very sorry to read of your dad's passing. My thoughts are with you today. Julie Eldridge (Weiland)

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