PAUL MARTIN SKLAR

1939 - 2023

SKLAR, Paul Martin Passed peacefully on the morning of May 6, surrounded by his family, and listening to his favorite music; he was 84. Paul was immediately smitten with his high school sweetheart, Carolyn (Tanzer) Sklar, who soon became his adoring wife. They married in 1960 and raised three daughters in Newton, MA, with joyous summers spent with the family at Nantasket Beach. Paul was loved and respected by all who knew him, being a "glass half-full" guy who always brought life to the party! "The Paul," as he was fondly known, had a zest for life and declared every beach, meal, golf course - you name it, "The Best!" Paul and Carol traveled the world on wondrous adventures, meeting an eclectic assort of people who wove together his life's tapestry. Paul was always on the go. He was passionate about his hobbies - golf, sailing, tai chi, reading, cooking, and all types of music catching live shows whenever possible. The beach was his favorite place finding peace and joy in the summers spent with his family at Nantasket for many years and then when he moved to Longboat Key. The pride he felt about his three daughters was epic and he loved being "Papa Paul" to his grandchildren. He felt the most immense joy of his later years while spending time with all of them. Paul had an entrepreneurial spirit and built successful businesses in New York and Rhode Island. Always energetic he was working late into his seventies. Over the years he was everyone's biggest cheerleader and mentored many family members and close friends, leaving a true legacy of positivity. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, William & Lillian Sklar; his in-laws, Carl & Marilyn Tanzer; and his son-in-law Lee Jacobson. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn, of 63 years; his daughters, Toni Jacobson, Shari Jacobson, and Jodi Rosenthal; his son-in-law, David Jacobson; his grandchildren, Stevie & Mari Jacobson, Sydney & Jack Rosenthal; and Papa Paul to Kaitlyn Kostigen. He is also survived by brother, Richard Sklar, and his children, Evan & Betsy; and sister-in-law, Ricky Gold, her husband Michael, and daughter Taylor. Mostly, he loved his wife, family, and many lifelong friends. Paul was one of a kind - never will there be another so beloved by all. Paul will remain handsome, happy, and vibrant in our hearts forever. A Private Service will be held in Paul's honor.

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