PAUL H. ELMEN Jr.

Elmen, Paul H. Jr. 68, died peacefully with family beside him on January 1, 2015 at Spaulding Rehabilitation-North End. A long-time resident of Dedham, MA, he had recently relocated to Dennis, MA on Cape Cod. Paul was born in Englewood, NJ, and attended schools in Leonia, NJ. Moving oversees with his family for several years, he graduated high school in Frankfurt, Germany, and attended the American University in Paris before returning stateside. Paul was drafted during the Vietnam War, serving in the Army Band. Upon completion of service, Paul followed his love of jazz and attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. The college hired him after graduation and he spent over 35 years as Professor of Music. Paul shared his love of history, humor, French language and music with his colleagues whom he considered his closest, dearest friends. Over the course of his teaching career he influenced thousands of students, but especially his daughter. Paul was a long-time member of the Boston Musicians' Association and loved playing gigs with bands all over New England. Paul played clarinet, alto and tenor saxophone, and flute. Paul was predeceased by his father Paul Sr., and is survived by his beloved daughter Emily, his wife Joan Peckham, his mother Beatrice Elmen, his sister Kristine Benshoff (Albert), his nephew Matthew Benshoff (LeeMarie), his niece Laura Benshoff, and wonderfully supportive cousins. A musical memorial tribute for friends, family and anyone who would like to remember Paul will be held on Tuesday, January 20th, 7-8:30pm at Berklee in the David Friend Recital Hall: 921 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Berklee Scholarship Office in Paul Elmen's name. Please mail donations to: Office of Scholarships, 921 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215. For any updates, please visit www.KeefeFuneralHome.com